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Do you believe in magic? : the sense and nonsense of alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21250
Offit, Paul A. New York, NY: Harper , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 O32 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Do you believe in magic? : vitamins, supplements and all things natural : a look behind the curtain
Author
Offit, Paul A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
x, 322 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Quackery
Deception
Pseudoscience
Popular Work
Notes
Paperback edition has alternate title.
ISBN
9780062222961
9780062222985 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 O32 2013

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If it sounds like a quack...: a journey to the fringes of American medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125114
Hongoltz-Hetling, Matthew. New York: PublicAffairs , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WZ310 H772 2023
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Author
Hongoltz-Hetling, Matthew
Editor
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
vii, 323 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Quackery
Complementary Therapies
Social medicine - United States
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781541788879
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WZ310 H772 2023

Copies

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Essiac report : the true story of a Canadian herbal cancer remedy and of the thousands of lives it continus to save

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3196
Thomas, Richard. Los Angeles, Ca.: Alternative Treatment Information Network , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 T461 1993
Alternate Title
Canada's remarkable unknown remedy : the essiac report
Author
Thomas, Richard
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, Ca.
Publisher
Alternative Treatment Information Network
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Essiac
Alternative Medicine
Medicine, Herbal
Quackery
ISBN
096381803
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 T461 1993
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Cancer : there is hope : ramblings

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog549
Tylor, Byrun F. [Burnaby, BC]: Alive Books , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 T985 1993
Author
Tylor, Byrun F
Place of Publication
[Burnaby, BC]
Publisher
Alive Books
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Quackery
Alternative Medicine
Neoplasms - biography
ISBN
920470521
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 T985 1993
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AIMS wellness directory

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9572
Alternative and Integrative Medical Society, University of British Columbia. [Vancouver, BC?]: , [n.d.].
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Alternative and Integrative Medical Society (AIMS)
Corporate Author
Alternative and Integrative Medical Society, University of British Columbia
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publication Date
[n.d.]
Subjects
Alternative Medicine - directories
Health Promotion - directories
Integrative Medicine
Complementary Therapies
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cure for all cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2998
Clark, Hulda Regehr. San Diego, Ca.: New Century Press , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 C593 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Clark, Hulda Regehr
Place of Publication
San Diego, Ca.
Publisher
New Century Press
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Quackery - popular works
Neoplasms - popular works
Alternative Medicine
ISBN
1890035009
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 C593 1993

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Desktop guide to complementary and alternative medicine : an evidence-based approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15523
Edinburgh: Mosby Elsevier , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 D459 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Ernst, Edzard
Pittler, Max H
Wider, Barbara
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Edinburgh
Publisher
Mosby Elsevier
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xxiv, 556 p. ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
9780723433835
0723433836
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB100 D459 2006

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Trick or treatment? : alternative medicine on trial

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113788
Singh, Simon, Ernst, Edzard. London, UK: Corgi Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Singh, Simon
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Corgi Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
410 p. : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9780552157629
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009

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Help me to heal : a practical guidebook for patients, visitors, and caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15816
Siegel, Bernie S, August, Yosaif. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB327 S571 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Siegel, Bernie S
August, Yosaif
Place of Publication
Carlsbad, CA
Publisher
Hay House
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Self Care
Convalescence - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Complementary Therapies - popular works
Alternative Medicine - popular works
Patients - psychology
Hospitalization - psychology
ISBN
1401900607
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB327 S571 2003

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Mayo Clinic book of alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20525
Mayo Clinic. New York, NY: Time Inc. , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Book of alternative medicine
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Editor
Bauer, Brent A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Time Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
208 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine - methods
Mind-Body Therapies
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781603208369
1603208364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010

Copies

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How to prevent and treat cancer with natural medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10912
New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H847 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Murray, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xv, 415 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Alternative Medicine
Medicine, Herbal
Popular Work
ISBN
1573222224
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 H847 2002

Copies

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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122184
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in d…
Author
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 312 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in decision making, or at least, raise questions about the method, based on evidence. See sections 11.1 for Alternative Cancer cures; 11.7 Cancer diets.
ISBN
9783030126001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019

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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 202 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124993
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Copernicus books
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers' pockets. Consumers are bombarded with misleading and false information on AM and therefore prone to making wrong, unwise, or dangerous therapeutic decisions, endangering their health and wasting their money. This book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of AM. This second edition includes over 50 additional treatments as well as updates on many others." - Provided by publisher
Notes
First edition: Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities
ISBN
9783031107092
9783031107108
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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More harm than good? : the moral maze of complementary and alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121105
Ernst, Edzard, Smith, Kevin. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB890 E71 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book reveals the numerous ways in which moral, ethical and legal principles are being violated by those who provide, recommend or sell ?complementary and alternative medicine? (CAM). The book analyses both academic literature and internet sources that promote CAM. Additionally the book present…
Author
Ernst, Edzard
Smith, Kevin
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Complementary Therapies - ethics
Complementary Therapies - legislation & jurisprudence
Evidence-Based Medicine
Ethics, Medical
Clinical Competence - legislation & jurisprudence
Abstract
This book reveals the numerous ways in which moral, ethical and legal principles are being violated by those who provide, recommend or sell ?complementary and alternative medicine? (CAM). The book analyses both academic literature and internet sources that promote CAM. Additionally the book presents a number of brief scenarios, both hypothetical and real-life, about individuals who use CAM or who fall prey to ethically dubious CAM practitioners. The events and conundrums described in these scenarios could happen to almost anyone. Professor emeritus of complementary medicine Edzard Ernst together with bioethicist Kevin Smith provide a thorough and authoritative ethical analysis of a range of CAM modalities, including acupuncture, chiropractic, herbalism, and homeopathy. This book could and should interest all medical professionals who have contact to complementary medicine and will be an invaluable reference for patients deliberating which course of treatment to adopt. - Cover
ISBN
9783319699400
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 E71 2018

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Cure for all advanced cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20856
Clark, Hulda Regehr. Chula Vista, CA: New Century Press , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 C593c 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Clark, Hulda Regehr
Place of Publication
Chula Vista, CA
Publisher
New Century Press
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
vi, 610 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Quackery
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies
Diet Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
1890035165
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 C593c 1999

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Ayurvedic healing : a comprehensive guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10534
Frawley, David. Twin Lakes, Wisc.: Lotus Press , 2000. 2nd rev. and enl. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB50 F846 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Frawley, David
Edition
2nd rev. and enl. ed.
Place of Publication
Twin Lakes, Wisc.
Publisher
Lotus Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Medicine, Ayurvedic - popular works
Alternative Medicine - popular works
ISBN
0914955977
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB50 F846 2000

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Cree healer and his medicine bundle : revelations of indigenous wisdom--healing plants, practices, and stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122892
Young, David. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 Y68 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Young, David
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 223 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Shamanism
Alberta
Popular Work
ISBN
9781583949030
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB 55 Y68 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Ayurveda : the science of self-healing : a practical guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10535
Lad, Vasant. Twin Lakes, Wi.: Lotus Press , 1985. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB50 L153 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Lad, Vasant
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Twin Lakes, Wi.
Publisher
Lotus Press
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Medicine, Ayurvedic - popular works
Alternative Medicine - popular works
ISBN
0914955004
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB50 L153 1985

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Choices in healing : integrating the best of conventional and complementary approaches to cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4920
Lerner, Michael. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L616 1994
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Lerner, Michael
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
MIT Press
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xxvi, 667 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Alternative Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Psychotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
0262621045 (pbk.)
0262121808 (hbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L616 1994

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Restored harmony : an evidence based approach for ingegrating traditional Chinese medicine into complementary cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9742
Sagar, Stephen M. Hamilton, Ont.: Dreaming DragonFly Communications , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S129 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sagar, Stephen M
Place of Publication
Hamilton, Ont.
Publisher
Dreaming DragonFly Communications
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Alternative Medicine
Psychoneuroimmunology
Neoplasms - therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
0968948804
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S129 2001

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