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Dr. Rosenfeld's Guide to Alternative Medicine: What Works, What Doesn't - and What's Right for You - Hardcover
"For those curious, confused, or downright leery about alternative medicine, the open-minded, plainspoken Rosenfeld offers some sound information."
--Publishers Weekly
Here at last is an authoritative , comprehensive look at the controversial field of alternative medicine. A distinguished and experienced clinician, Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld reviews the track records of dozens of widely used alternative therapies, including acupuncture, aromatherapy, homeopathy, hypnosis, and reflexology. For each approach, he describes how it is used, the theories on which it is based, how much scientific evidence exists to support claims for it, and--perhaps most important--whether it actually works. With wit and candor he explains
How claims made by some alternative practitioners may be valid even though they cannot be proven by the scientific method
How hypnosis can be used to treat "physical" conditions like asthma as well as emotional disorders
Which herbal preparations should be added to, or even replace, conventional drugs
Why you should try to have acupuncture immediately after a stroke
How certain aromas can help claustrophobia, improve your sex life, and help you sleep
Why fasting can be good for your spirit but bad for your health
--Publishers Weekly
Here at last is an authoritative , comprehensive look at the controversial field of alternative medicine. A distinguished and experienced clinician, Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld reviews the track records of dozens of widely used alternative therapies, including acupuncture, aromatherapy, homeopathy, hypnosis, and reflexology. For each approach, he describes how it is used, the theories on which it is based, how much scientific evidence exists to support claims for it, and--perhaps most important--whether it actually works. With wit and candor he explains
How claims made by some alternative practitioners may be valid even though they cannot be proven by the scientific method
How hypnosis can be used to treat "physical" conditions like asthma as well as emotional disorders
Which herbal preparations should be added to, or even replace, conventional drugs
Why you should try to have acupuncture immediately after a stroke
How certain aromas can help claustrophobia, improve your sex life, and help you sleep
Why fasting can be good for your spirit but bad for your health
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From the Publisher:
Dr. Izzy is one of our idols, right up there with Andrew Weil. He's a conventionally trained physician, but is willing to consider that alternative, complementary therapies can be helpful. Here, he presents his research into the major alternative schools of treatment, from homeopathy and herbals, to chelation and reflexology and gives bottom-line rulings on what works and what doesn't. Some of his no-nonsense rulings will annoy establishment physicians and delight alternative practitioners, and vice versa. A terrific guide if you're trying to choose an alternative treatment and want to know the medical/scientific evidence for whether or not it works.
Leslie Meredith
Executive Editor & Divisional Vice President
Ballantine Wellspring
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Leslie Meredith
Executive Editor & Divisional Vice President
Ballantine Wellspring
"SUPERB."
--Antonio M. Gotto, M.D., Dean, Cornell University Medical College
"MONUMENTAL."
--Richard Rosenthal, Rosenthal Center for Alternative and Complimentary Medicine Columbia University
"EASY TO READ, EASY TO UNDERSTAND."
--Booklist
--Antonio M. Gotto, M.D., Dean, Cornell University Medical College
"MONUMENTAL."
--Richard Rosenthal, Rosenthal Center for Alternative and Complimentary Medicine Columbia University
"EASY TO READ, EASY TO UNDERSTAND."
--Booklist
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- PublisherDiane Pub Co
- ISBN 10 078816290X
- ISBN 13 9780788162909
- BindingHardcover
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