This authoritative dictionary contains 6,000 complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine terms, designed to be a definitive resource for all key terms related to complementary and alternative medicine. Concise, user-friendly, and easy-to-understand definitions are accessible to all readers, regardless of previous knowledge of the field. This resource offers the most broad-ranging coverage of CAM terms from popular therapies to the more obscure, lesser-known, or controversial topics. Its up-to-date approach clarifies the meaning of archaic terms for modern practice and defines ambiguous concepts clearly and precisely.
Features
Provides a comprehensive resource for improving communication among practitioners of various disciplines and between patients and their health care providers.
Approximately 6,600 terms are listed. Both general and “first level” specialized terms are included.
Over 500 illustrations visually represent the terms and concepts within, and extensive appendices provide quick, easy-to-use resources on CAM specialties.
23 appendices explore the history, theory, and practice of numerous systems of complementary and alternative medicine, and an additional appendix provides the latest information on HIPAA regulations.
The most common concepts and terms in use around the world were selected, and both definitions and descriptions of their meaning are included.
Provides up-to-date definitions of terms, including the current definitions for archaic terms.
Coverage includes terms used throughout CAM literature and terms commonly found in areas of the world where conventional medicine predominates. If necessary, descriptive information about the term and practice has been provided, going above and beyond the standard definition format.
All entries have been thoroughly scrutinized and edited by Wayne Jonas, a leading figure and recognized expert in CAM.
A pronunciation guide for key entries is located in the front of the dictionary, and pronunciations follow the terms when necessary.
Synonyms help users understand the terms.
Portable size creates the convenience needed in a chairside reference.
Thumb bleeds for each letter in the alphabet aid in locating definitions more quickly.
Flexible cover increases durability.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Pronunciation Guide
Alphabetical Listing of Terms
Appendices
A. Acupuncture
B. Aromatherapy
C. Ayurveda
D. Biofeedback
E. Bodywork
F. Chiropractic
G. Energy Medicine
H. Environmental Medicine
I. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996
J. Homeopathy
K. Hypnotherapy
L. Latin American Medicine
M. Magnetic Field Therapy
N. Massage Therapy
O. Native American Medicine
P. Naturopathic Medicine
Q. Orthomolecular Medicine
R. Osteopathic Medicine
S. Reflexology
T. Relaxation Therapies
U. Spiritual Healing and Subtle Energy Medicine
V. Tibetan Medicine
W. Traditional Chinese Medicine
X. Yoga
Illustration Credits
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