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Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy

Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy

by Orrin DevinskySteven Pacia and Steven Shachter
Hardback
Publication Date: 01/05/2005

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Epilepsy is a difficult illness to control; up to 35% of patients do not respond fully to traditional medical treatments. For this reason, many sufferers choose to rely on or incorporate complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into their treatment regimens. Written for Physicians, knowledgeable laypersons and other professionals, Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy bridges the worlds of traditional medicine and CAM to foster a broader perspective of healthcare for patients.

The book respects cultural differences that may incorporate alternative medicine into a medical management programme, and encourages patients to safely continue receiving necessary medical treatments. Wherever possible, scientific evidence supports the choice of treatment modalities, as well as the effectiveness of a combined traditional and CAM approach. Readers will find incisive discussions in sections on:

Learning to reduce seizures
Asian, herbal and homeopathic therapies
Nutritional therapies
Alternative medical therapies
Oxygen therapies
Manipulation and osteopathic therapies
Music, art and pet therapies

From stress and Epilepsy, to acupuncture, massage, craniosacral therapies, homeopathy, ketogenic diets, aromatherapy, hypnosis and more, the book is all-inclusive and enlightening. Additional commentary by the editors provides a critical vantage point from which to interpret the data and viewpoints of the contributors, all experts in the therapies presented. This balanced, scientific approach will appeal to even those most skeptical of alternative therapies, making the book essential for every professional who seeks to provide the broadest range of effective patient care.
ISBN:
9781888799897
9781888799897
Category:
Complementary therapies
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
01-05-2005
Publisher:
Demos Medical Publishing
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
330
Dimensions (mm):
262x177x27mm
Weight:
0.83kg

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