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  • Healthy Healing : An Alternative Healing Reference

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    Linda G. Rector-Page

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    Book, 9th ed, Healthy Healing Publications, 1994

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     (UPPER LEVEL)  R733 .R43 1994  AVAILABLE

    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/344085     Alternative Medicine : The Definitive Guide
  • Alternative Medicine : The Definitive Guide

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    Larry Trivieri, Jr. and John W. Anderson, editors ; introduction by Burton Goldberg

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    Book, 2nd ed., [completely rev. and expanded], Celestial Arts, 2002

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    In this revised edition of ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, 400 of the world?s leading alternative physicians have contributed safe, affordable, and effective remedies for more than 200 medical conditions ranging from common health problems like allergies, asthma, and obesity to serious illnesses like cancer, heart disease, and AIDS. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)

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    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/339065     Prescribing Faith : Medicine, Media, And Religion In American Culture
  • Prescribing Faith : Medicine, Media, And Religion In American Culture

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    Claire Hoertz Badaracco

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    Book, Baylor University Press, 2007

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    The power of both medicine and prayer to heal are often media headlines. Prescribing Faith traces the confluence of medicine, media and religion from mid-nineteenth century American culture to the present day. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)

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     (LOWER LEVEL)  BL65.M4 B33 2007  AVAILABLE

    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/337333     Desk Reference To Nature’s Medicine
  • Desk Reference To Nature's Medicine

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    Steven Foster and Rebecca L. Johnson

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    Book, National Geographic Society, 2006

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    It's a journey that starts many centuries ago in remote places like the Amazon rain forest, where shamans practiced their powerful curative magic of plants, and leads to the high-tech pharmaceutical labs of today's scientists working to discover new plant-based drugs that can be used effectively to treat diseases major and minor alike, from cancer to the common cold. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)

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    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/312385     Alternative Cures That Really Work : For The Savvy Health Consumer-a Must-have Guide To More Than 100 Food Remedies, Herbs, Supplements, And Healing Techniques
  • Alternative Cures That Really Work : For The Savvy Health Consumer-a Must-have Guide To More Than 100 Food Remedies, Herbs, Supplements, And Healing Techniques

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    Ronald Hoffman and Barry Fox

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    Book, Rodale, 2006

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    For the savvy health consumer a must-have guide to more than 100 food remedies, herbs, supplements, and healing techniques. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)

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     (UPPER LEVEL)  R733 .H615 2006  DUE 12-09-09

    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/310710     What Your Doctor Hasn’t Told You And The Health-store Clerk Doesn’t Know : The Truth About Alternative Treatments And What Works
  • What Your Doctor Hasn't Told You And The Health-store Clerk Doesn't Know : The Truth About Alternative Treatments And What Works

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    Edward L. Schneider and Leigh Ann Hirschman

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    Book, Avery, 2006

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    From supplements and herbs, to acupuncture and yoga, What Your Doctor Hasn't Told You and the Health Store Clerk Doesn't Know outlines the myriad therapies used for: - sleep problems - joint, back, and neck pain - depression and anxiety - PMS and menopause - prostate health - heart disease and cancer - memory loss, and more An authoritative yet friendly guide, complete with hard-to-find dosage guidelines and advice on what therapies are just not worth your money, and packed with the type of information readers can take to the health store aisles and to their doctor, this book is essential reading for anyone considering alternative remedies (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)

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     (UPPER LEVEL)  R733 .S35 2006  DUE 12-09-09

    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/310743     The Duke Encyclopedia Of New Medicine : Conventional And Alternative Medicine For All Ages
  • The Duke Encyclopedia Of New Medicine : Conventional And Alternative Medicine For All Ages

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    foreword by Tracy W. Gaudet

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    Book, Rodale, 2006

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    This superb new medical reference from the world-renowned Duke Center for Integrative Medicine presents a state-of-the-art approach to integrative care Increasingly the trend in health care is away from a disease-oriented, physician- and technology-centered model toward a wellness-oriented, patient-centered approach that combines alternative healing therapies with conventional medicine. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)

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    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/225718     Alternative Medicine
  • Alternative Medicine

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    Christine A. Larson

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    Book, Greenwood Press, 2007

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    Alternative Medicine is organized to provide students and researchers with easy access to the information they need: Section 1 provides overview chapters on the background information needed to intelligently understand the issues and controversies surrounding complementary and alternative therapies, such as the theories that serve as the foundation for alternative treatments. This volume in the Health and Medical Issues Today series provides everything a student requires to understand the issues involved in alternative medicine and serves as a springboard for further research into the issue. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)

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     (UPPER LEVEL)  R733 .L37 2007  DUE 01-19-10

    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/224445     Edible Medicines : An Ethnopharmacology Of Food
  • Edible Medicines : An Ethnopharmacology Of Food

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    Nina L. Etkin

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    Book, University of Arizona Press, 2006

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    Incorporating co-evolution with a biocultural perspective, she addresses some of the physiological effects of foods across cultures and through history while taking into account both the complex dynamics of food choice and the blurred distinctions between food and medicine. Drawing on an extensive literature that transects food and culture, the history of medicine, ethnopharmacology, food history, nutrition, and human evolution, Edible Medicines demonstrates the intricate relationship between culture and nature. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)

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     (LOWER LEVEL)  GT2850 .E874 2006  AVAILABLE

    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/223178     The Hundred-year Lie : How Food And Medicine Are Destroying Your Health
  • The Hundred-year Lie : How Food And Medicine Are Destroying Your Health

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    Randall Fitzgerald

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    Book, Dutton, 2006

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    Combining the impact of the classic bestseller Silent Spring with Fast Food Nation, The Hundred-Year Lie presents a devastating expos (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)

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    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/220936     Among The Healers : Stories Of Spiritual And Ritual Healing Around The World
  • Among The Healers : Stories Of Spiritual And Ritual Healing Around The World

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    Edith Turner

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    Book, Praeger Publishers, 2006

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    And some communities rely on religious, spiritual, and ritual healing methods that employ various techniques to heal their loved ones. Lessons from communities in rural Ireland, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, Israel, Russia, Africa, and the U.S. will provide a road map for readers as they navigate through the many traditions, rituals, and sacred mysteries of healing. The stories and anecdotes found here will enlighten readers about alternative, non-medical approaches to healing a variety of illnesses through spirit and ritual. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)

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     (LOWER LEVEL)  BL65.M4 T87 2006  AVAILABLE

    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/220456     Complementary And Alternative Medicine Sourcebook : Basic Consumer Health Information About Complementary And Alternative Medical Therapies, Including Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Biofeedback, Hypnotherapy, Yoga, Art Therapy, Aromatherapy, Clinical Nutrition, Vitamin And Mineral Supplements, Chiropractic, Massage, Reflexology, Crystal Therapy, Therapeutic Touch, And More; Along With Facts About Alternative And Complementary Treatments For Specific Conditions Such As Cancer, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Chronic Pain, Menopause, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Headaches, And Mental Health, A Glossary, And A Resource List For Additional Help And Information
  • Complementary And Alternative Medicine Sourcebook : Basic Consumer Health Information About Complementary And Alternative Medical Therapies, Including Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Biofeedback, Hypnotherapy, Yoga, Art Therapy, Aromatherapy, Clinical Nutrition, Vitamin And Mineral Supplements, Chiropractic, Massage, Reflexology, Crystal Therapy, Therapeutic Touch, And More&#59; Along With Facts About Alternative And Complementary Treatments For Specific Conditions Such As Cancer, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Chronic Pain, Menopause, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Headaches, And Mental Health, A Glossary, And A Resource List For Additional Help And Information

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    edited by Sandra J. Judd

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    Book, 3rd ed, Omnigraphics, Inc, 2006

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    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/217448     Absolute Beginner’s Guide To Alternative Medicine
  • Absolute Beginner's Guide To Alternative Medicine

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    Karen Lee Fontaine with Bill Kaszubski

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    Book, Que, 2004

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    The world of alternative medicine can be an intimidating and confusing place - there are so many different practices all claiming success for improved health. Absolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicine guides you through the hype to the heart of alternative therapy, helping you discover which alternative is right for you. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)

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    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/216178     Online Archive Of American Folk Medicine
  • Online Archive Of American Folk Medicine

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    E-Resource, Regents of the University of California, Los Angeles, 2005

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    • ]]>     http://library.plymouth.edu/read/212421     Copeland’s Cure : Homeopathy And The War Between Conventional And Alternative Medicine
  • Copeland's Cure : Homeopathy And The War Between Conventional And Alternative Medicine

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    Natalie Robins

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    Book, 1st ed, Knopf, 2005

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    Copeland was a student of both conventional and homeopathic medicine, an eye surgeon who became president of the American Institute of Homeopathy, dean of the New York Homeopathic Medical College, and health commissioner of New York City from 1918 to 1923 (he instituted unique approaches to the deadly flu pandemic). Finally, the author brings the story of clashing medical beliefs into the present, and describes the role of homeopathy today and how some of its practitioners are now adhering to the strictest standards of scientific research?controlled, randomized, double-blind clinical studies. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)

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     (UPPER LEVEL)  RX66.C67 R63 2005  AVAILABLE

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