Handbook of Natural Medicine - Hardcover by Books by splitShops

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by Tracy Powers (Editor)

Natural medicine refers to a type of alternative medicine that includes nutrition and lifestyle counseling, homoeopathy, acupuncture, herbalism as well as other practices. It aims to stimulate the body's ability for self-healing and promotes the idea of returning to an innate balance. It also involves the prevention and treatment of health disorders by the use of natural materials, therapies and methods. These natural therapies and methods may include herbal medicine, clinical nutrition, as well as ancient medical systems including traditional Chinese medicine. Systems of natural medicine seek to include mild treatment methods that engage the emotions, mind and body to promote healing. The treatments used under natural medicine are appropriate for people of all ages and health stages. Natural medicine is most commonly used to treat patients who experience stress, exhaustion and problems associated to it, such as gastrointestinal diseases or other mild ailments. This book explores all the important aspects of natural medicine in the modern day. It covers in detail some existent theories and innovative concepts revolving around this domain. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.