Editor

Jones, Keith

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2016

Series

Health reference series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Complementary Therapies

Mind-Body Therapies

Popular Work

Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi gong, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga and other complementary and alternative medical therapies: along with statistics, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, as glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional help and information.

Table of contents:

Part I An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) -- Part II Alternative Medicine Systems -- Part III Complementary and Alternative Therapies -- Part IV Dietary Supplements -- Part V Alternative Treatments for Specific Diseases and Conditions -- Part VI Additional Help and Information

ISBN

9780780813786

9780780814042

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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.

Author

Ernst, Edzard

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Complementary Medicine

Evidence Based Medicine

Popular Work

ISBN

9783030741570

9783030741587

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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.

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.

Author

Ladas, Elena

Kelly, Kara M

Place of Publication

Hackensack, NJ

Publisher

World Scientific Publishing

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - complications

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Radiotherapy - adverse effects

Complementary Therapies - methods

Integrative Medicine - methods

Handbooks

Abstract

Table of contents:

The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition -- Reflexology -- Supplements (Nutrition, Herbal) -- Visual Imagery -- Yoga -- Cancer Associated Side Effects -- Anxiety & Stress -- Chemo Brain -- Constipation -- Depression -- Diarrhea -- Dry Mouth -- Fatigue -- Headache -- Hot Flashes -- Immune Suppression -- Insomnia -- Loss of Appetite -- Loss of Libido -- Lymphedema -- Mouth Sores -- Nausea & Vomiting -- Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy -- Radiation Burns -- Shortness of Breath -- Urinary Retention and Incontinence -- Appendices -- Appendix A Acupressure Point Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix B Anatomical Muscle Reference Model -- Appendix C Reflexology Foot and Hand Reference Charts -- Appendix D Yoga Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix E Glycemic Index -- Appendix F High Fiber Food Sources -- Appendix G Managing Food Portions -- Appendix H References -- Appendix I Resources -- Appendix J Metric Conversion Table.

Notes

Previously catalogued with title, Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical guide for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

ISBN

9789814313230

9789814313247

9789814383967

9814313238

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 L153 2012

Website Notes

Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.

Copies

Author

Lee, Colleen O

Decker, Georgia M

Place of Publication

Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher

Oncology Nursing Society

Hygeia Media

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

iv, 145 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies

Popular Work

Abstract

Table of Contents:

What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.

ISBN

935864173

9781935864172

9781935864394

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 L477c 2012

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.

Author

Streicher, Lauren F.

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Lanham, MD

Publisher

M. Evans and Company, Inc.

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

481 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Hysterectomy

Gynecologic Surgical Procedures

Popular Work

Abstract

Hysterectomy past and present -- Uterine disorders and alternatives to hysterectomy -- Surgery and recovery -- Decisions regarding surgery -- Life after hysterectomy.

ISBN

9781590772126

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.

Editor

Hayes, Kevin

Edition

6th ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2021

Series

Health reference series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Diet Therapy

Nutrition

Popular Work

Abstract

Provides basic consumer health information about federal dietary guidelines and food guidance system, portion sizes, healthy dietary supplements, and elements of good nutrition and its requirement through lifespan, the medical concerns, and healthy food choices, along with the importance of nutrition in weight management, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of nutrition support organizations and programs -- Front cover

ISBN

9780780817111

9780780817128

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.