Integrative Medicine

Written by physicians who are experts in both traditional and complementary medicine,� Integrative Medicine, 5th Edition, uses a �clinical, disease-oriented approach�to safely and effectively incorporate alternative therapies into primary care practice. Drawing on available� scientific evidence and the authors' first-hand experiences, it covers therapies such as botanicals, supplements, mind-body, lifestyle choices, nutrition, exercise, spirituality, and other integrative medicine modalities. This highly regarded reference offers� practical guidance for reducing costs and improving patient care�while focusing on prevention and wellness for a better quality of life. Explains�how to make the best use of integrative medicine�and the mechanisms by which these therapeutic modalities work, keeping you at the forefront of the trend toward integrative health care.� Templated chapters make it�quick and easy to find key information�such as dosing, pearls,�the Prevention�Prescription, and Therapeutic Reviews that incorporates the Evidence vs Harm Icon.��� Uses the reliable�SORT method�(Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy) to provide evidence-based ratings,�grading both the evidence and the relative potential harm.� Thoroughly updated, ensuring that you remain well informed regarding the latest evidence.� Contains�10 new chapters�covering clinician resilience, supporting immunity, NASH/fatty liver, hair loss, rethinking the movement prescription, compassion practices, prescribing low-dose naltrexone, psychedelics, tapering off PPIs and opioids, as well as an expanded osteopathy chapter.� Covers timely topics aimed at�reducing the�epidemics of polypharmacy and opioid overuse, as well as�supporting immunity�in the face of infectious diseases.� Provides online access to�multiple-choice questions for every chapter-perfect for board exam review.� Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.�Your enhanced eBook allows you to access�all of�the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.�