AIDS and Complementary Alternative Medicine

This informative new book explains, in meticulous detail, what is known scientifically about the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine therapies - including nutritional, botanical, homeopathic and psycho spiritual - for HIV/AIDS. The special research methodology challenges involved in the scientific evaluation of complementary and alternative medicine are discussed in depth, and the authors offer valuable new insights into the complex pathogenesis of AIDS.

Features

* Material pulled from the work of leading experts at Bastyr University, the foremost research center in this field. NIH funded research for the lead editor at Bastyr University. This makes Bastyr THE information center of the world for this topic, and the lead editor is the key person behind the coordination of the research
Offers information on a variety of possible therapeutic approaches, which may be integrated into the traditional care of HIV/AIDS patients
Covers one of the hottest topics in recent medical history. There is a definite need for books in this area, especially covering CAM therapies
Practical information provided on the use of alternative treatments and when to refer patients to specialized CAM providers
Well referenced. Covers the latest research in this area
Expert authorship provides credibility and authority to the information presented. Lead editor comes from Bastyr University and has been charged by the NIH to perform research in this area
Covers specific CAM treatments (like nutrition and bioelectromagnetics) as well as whole medical systems (such as Naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Important closing chapter on Research Directions: The Next Step
Up-to-date, including the latest research in this area

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Introduction

Section 1: Research and Etiological Issues
Research Issues in CAM and HIV/AIDS
AIDS Pathogenesis: Alternative Views

Section 2: Nutritional Medicine in HIV/AIDS
Introduction to Nutritional Approaches to HIV/AIDS
Nutritional Deficiencies in AIDS Patients
Oxidative Stress

Section 3: Botanical Therapies for HIV/AIDS
Botanical Medicine in AIDS
Biological & Pharmacological Therapeutics: Andrographolide

Section 4: Homeopathic Medical Treatments for HIV/AIDS
Introduction to Homeopathy
Homeopathic Growth Factors for Treatment of HIV

Section 5: Physical Medicine and HIV/AIDS
Introduction to Physical Medicine
Neuromuscular Manifestations of HIV and Electro acupuncture
HIV Exposed Newborns and Massage
Manual Therapies for People Living with HIV Disease
Applications of Movement Therapy in HIV Disease

Section 6: Bioelectromagnetic Therapies for HIV/AIDS
Introduction to Electromagnetic Therapies in HIV/AIDS
Bioelectromagnetic Medicine in HIV/AIDS Treatment

Section 7: Psycho spiritual Issues in HIV/AIDS
Introduction to Psycho spiritual Issues in HIV/AIDS
Psycho spirituality in HIV/AIDS

Section 8: The Approach of Alternative Whole Medical Systems in HIV/AIDS
Introduction to Alternative Medical Systems and AIDS
HIV/AIDS: Naturopathic Medical Principles and Practice
Review of HIV-Related Traditional Chinese Medicine Research

Section 9: Integrative Medical Care for People with HIV Infection
Introduction to Integrative Approaches to HIV/AIDS
The Integrated Care Model
Integrative Medicine and HIV
Research Directions: The Next Step