Clinical Naturopathy: An evidence-based guide to practice

by Jerome Sarris ND (ACNM), MHSc HMed (UNE), Adv Dip Acu (ACNM), Dip Nutri (ACNM), PhD (UQ) (Editor), Jon Wardle ND (ACNM), MPH, PhD (UQ) (Editor)

Overview

Written by Jerome Sarris and Jon Wardle, Clinical Naturopathy: An evidence-based guide to practice articulates evidence-based clinical practice. It details the principles, treatment protocols and interventions at the forefront of naturopathic practice in the 21st century. Clinical Naturopathy equips you to critically evaluate your patients, analyse treatment protocols, and provide evidence-based prescriptions.

• A rigorously researched update of common clinical conditions and their naturopathic treatment according to evidence-based guidelines
• Treatment decision trees
• Outline of core principles of naturopathic practice
• Herb–drug interactions table
• Laboratory reference values
• Food sources of nutrients
• Cancer medication interactions
• Includes an Enhanced eBook version with purchase. The enhanced eBook allows the end user to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780729587266
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	09/01/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	944
File size:	24 MB
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Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the editors

Contributors

Reviewers

Part A Naturopathic clinical skills

1 Naturopathic case taking

2 Naturopathic diagnostic techniques

Part B Common clinical conditions

Section 1 Gastrointestinal system

3 Irritable bowel syndrome: constipation-predominant (C-IBS)

4 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

5 Food allergy/intolerance

Section 2 Respiratory system

6 Respiratory infections and immune insufficiency

7 Asthma

8 Congestive respiratory disorders

Section 3 Cardiovascular system

9 Atherosclerosis and dyslipidaemia

10 Hypertension and stroke

11 Chronic venous insufficiency

Section 4 Nervous system

12 Clinical depression

13 Chronic generalised anxiety

14 Insomnia

Section 5 Endocrine system

15 Adrenal exhaustion

16 Diabetes type 2

17 Thyroid abnormalities

Section 6 Female reproductive system

18 Dysmenorrhoea and menstrual complaints

19 Endometriosis

20 Polycystic ovarian syndrome

21 Menopause

Section 7 Musculoskeletal system

22 Osteoarthritis

23 Fibromyalgia

Section 8 Integumentary system

24 Acne vulgaris

25 Inflammatory skin disorders—atopic eczema and psoriasis

Section 9 Urogenital system

26 Benign prostatic hypertrophy

27 Recurrent urinary tract infection

Part C Specialised clinical conditions

28 Autoimmunity

29 Cancer

Part D Clinical naturopathy across the life cycle

30 Paediatrics

31 Fertility, preconception care and pregnancy

32 Ageing and cognition

Part E Integrative naturopathic practice

33 Bipolar disorder with psychotic symptoms

34 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

35 Chronic fatigue syndrome

36 Human immunodeficiency virus

37 Polypharmacy and pain management

Part F Appendices

1 Drug–herb interaction chart

2 Chemotherapy drugs and concurrent complementary therapy

3 Food sources of nutrients

4 Laboratory reference values

5 Factors affecting nutritional status

6 Taxonomic cross-reference of major herbs

7 Traditional Chinese medicine: the six evils

8 Traditional Chinese medicine: tongue diagnosis

9 Traditional Chinese medicine: pulse diagnosis

10 Systematic review of herbal immunomodulators

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Details the principles, treatment protocols and interventions at the forefront of naturopathic practice in the 21st century.