Complementary and integrative therapies for cardiovascular disease
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Elsevier/Mosby,
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Publisher Address: | St. Louis, Mo. |
Publication Dates: | c2005. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Carrier Form: | xx, 429 p.: ill. ; 24 cm. |
ISBN: | 0323030025 |
Index Number: | R540 |
CLC: | R540.5 |
Call Number: | R540.5/C737 |
Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. The Placebo effect in cardiovascular disease -- Legal issues in integration of complementary therapies into cardiology practice -- Nutriceuticals and cardiovascular illness -- Herbal approach to cardiac disease -- Mind-body approach to cardiac illness -- Hypnosis for the relief of cardiac symptomatology -- Biofeedback in cardiovascular disease -- Cognitive-behavioral therapy in cardiac illness -- Ayurveda and yoga in cardiovascular diseases -- Heart Qi and the heart of healing: qigong for the prevention and treatment of cardiac disease -- Qigong and tai chi: traditional Chinese health promotion practices in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease -- Native American healing for the heart -- Homeopathy with a special focus on treatment of cardiovascular diseases -- Osteopathic manipulative medicine in the treatment of hypertension -- Acupuncture in cardiovascular diseases -- Auriculotherapy for cardiovascular disorders -- Chelation therapy -- Aromatherapy in cardiac conditions -- The effects of music therapy in cardiac healthcare -- Refelxology -- Sauna as a therapeutic option for cardiovascular disease -- Prayer and cardiovascular disease -- Animal-assisted therapy and cardiovascular disease -- Therapeutic massage and Asian bodywork -- Magnetic biostimulation: energy therapy -- Spinal cord stimulation for the treatment of angina pectoris -- Integrative medicine in cardiothoracic surgery. |