Handbook of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative MedicineEdition 1

Six volumes combine to make up the Handbook of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine: Education, Practice and Research, which describes the education, practice, and research-related issues of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine; and its efficacy and safety in treating diseases and health conditions. Further, the volumes review integrative medicine worldwide to share the best practices and experiences in education, practice, and research; identify the challenges, and suggest recommendations to overcome the identified challenges.

The 38 chapters of Volume 4 focus on the Evidence-Based Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Medicine practice in terms of efficacy and safety for managing diseases and conditions. Further, it includes 38 chapters about the efficacy and safety of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine in the management of most common diseases and conditions.

Key Features:

• Describe the Efficacy and Safety of Evidence-based Complementary, Alternative, and Integrated Medicine from a disease-focused approach
• Covers the evidence-based practice of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine for the most common diseases and conditions
• Presents up-to-date information on efficacy and safety of Complementary, Alternative and Integrated Medicine on the management of the most common diseases, which cover the whole body system such as cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary disorders and others