Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative Medicine: Conventional Remedies Meet Alternative Therapies to Transform Health
224Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative Medicine: Conventional Remedies Meet Alternative Therapies to Transform Health
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Overview
Once believed to be an alternative approach to patient care, recent studies have shown that integrative medicine is a valid option for reducing chronic pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, as well as overall wellness. In fact, 1 in 3 American adults uses integrative medicine to boost their physical health. Whether utilized on its own or in combination with a conventional treatment plan, integrative medicine can be a natural, noninvasive way for patients to take charge of their health and wellbeing.
In Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative Medicine, experts from the Mayo Clinic break down dozens of the most common integrative therapies used today. From meditation and various spiritual practices, to spa treatments and medicinal herbs, readers can learn the ins and outs of popular integrative therapies, and ultimately decide if integrative medicine is right for them.
Additionally, each type of integrative therapy is assigned a green light, yellow light, or red light illustration, to show which therapies come highly recommended from medical professionals, which therapies should be used with caution and guidance from a primary care physician, and which therapies should be avoided.
Written with the everyday consumer in mind, Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative Medicine is a digestible, easy-to-use guide for understanding and implementing holistic health practices in your daily routine.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781893005693 |
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Publisher: | Mayo Clinic Press |
Publication date: | 04/06/2021 |
Pages: | 224 |
Sales rank: | 630,980 |
Product dimensions: | 7.90(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.70(d) |
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Table of Contents
Start your integrative medicine journey 7
What is integrative medicine? 8
A shift toward wellness 10
Why integrative medicine? 10
What the research says about integrative medicine 12
Integrative vs. alternative: What's the difference? 13
Expert insight: Jon C. Tilburt, M.D. 13
Integrative medicine at Mayo Clinic 14
Top integrative treatments 15
Build your wellness foundation first 16
How to use this resource 17
About the lights 17
Making wellness the focus of care 18
What are your biggest health threats? 20
Nutrition 22
Exercise 26
Stress 31
Rest and relaxation 34
Connecting with others 37
Mind-body techniques 38
A visit with Dr. Sood 39
What is mind-body medicine? 40
How the mind operates 40
The mind-body connection 41
Neuroplasticity 42
Relaxation therapies 43
Meditation 56
Guided imagery 64
Biofeedback for stress management 66
Hypnotherapy 69
Spirituality 72
Positive thinking 75
Chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation 76
A visit with Dr. Gay 77
History of spinal manipulation 78
During the adjustment 79
Massage therapy 82
A visit with Jennifer Hauschulz 83
Common types of massage 84
What to expect during massage 85
Massage at Mayo Clinic 86
What makes massage effective? 87
Risks of massage 88
Finding a massage therapist 88
Aromatherapy 90
Chinese massage (Tui na) 92
Rolfing 93
Acupuncture 94
A visit with Dr. Chon 95
How it works 96
Preparing for acupuncture 97
Working with a practitioner 98
What to expect during acupuncture 99
Acupuncture at Mayo Clinic 100
Herbs and supplements 102
A visit with Dr. Tilburt 103
Safety first: Being a smart supplement consumer 104
Review of select herbs and supplements 106
Fish oil 106
Glucosamine and chondroitin 107
Probiotics and prebiotics 108
Melatonin 109
Coenzyme Q10 110
Vitamin D 111
Echinacea 112
Black cohosh 113
Saw palmetto 114
Garlic 115
Ginkgo 116
Turmeric 117
Ginseng 118
St. John's wort 119
Flaxseed and flaxseed oil 120
Valerian 121
Ginger 122
Supplements for lipids: Plant sterols, red yeast rice 123
Multivitamins: Do you need one? 124
Supplements to avoid 125
Spa: Rejuvenating mind, body and spirit 126
A visit with Dr. Bhagra 127
History of spas 128
Spa and wellness 129
Saunas 130
Hot tubs and warm pools 132
Finding a spa in your community 134
Skin care 135
Other approaches 136
Ayurveda 138
Naturopathy 140
Traditional Chinese medicine 141
Acupressure 142
Reflexology 143
Alexander technique 144
Feldenkrais method 145
Healing touch 146
Reiki 147
Integrative therapy for common conditions 148
A visit with Dr. Millstine 149
Arthritis 150
Chronic fatigue syndrome 155
Chronic pain 159
Fibromyalgia 162
Headache 165
Insomnia 170
Irritable bowel syndrome 173
Stress and mood disorders 177
The brain-body connection 180
A visit with Dr. Fleming 181
Symptoms 183
Causes 186
Central sensitization: An endless loop 187
Relaxation exercises to treat pain 189
Steps to success with relaxation exercises 191
Moderation: How to do it 192
Is integrative medicine right for you? 194
Finding good research 196
What you need to know about dietary supplements 199
Talking with your health care team 201
Finding a qualified practitioner 201
Personal perspectives 203
Talking points to get you started 204
Next steps 206
5 strategies for moving forward 208
Integrative medicine on a budget 210
Wellness: Latest developments, what's up next 213
Additional resources 214
Index 218