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Integrative Health: A Holistic Approach for Health Professionals

by: Koopsen, Cyndie; Young, Caroline

Integrative Health: A Holistic Approach for Health Professionals

by: Koopsen, Cyndie; Young, Caroline

ISBN 13: 9780763757618
ISBN 10: 0763757616
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 12/23/2008
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

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Integrative Health: A Holistic Approach for Health Professionals serves as a comprehensive resource on integrative health modalities. Perfect for both health care professionals and as a textbook for students, this text explores the discipline of integrative health care as a person-centered and person-empowering approach to health care, combining treatments from conventional medicine and clinically proven complementary and alternative medicine to address the body, mind, and spirit, As well as the environment and relationships with others. Key Features: Inspirational Quotes Learning Objectives Key Concepts Examples Review Questions Self-assessment View Sample Chapters Instructors: Dowload the TestBank and PowerPoint Slides

Preface	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
The Roots of Conventional Medicine	p. xvi
Concepts of Complementary and Alternative Medicine	p. xviii
The Move Toward Integrative Health Care	p. xx
About the Authors	p. xxiii
Holistic Stress Management	p. 1
Learning Objectives	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Origins and Definitions of Stress	p. 2
The Body's Reaction to Stress	p. 3
Physiology of Stress	p. 6
Effective Stress Management Techniques	p. 10
Key Concepts	p. 27
Questions for Reflection	p. 27
References	p. 27
Health and the Human Spirit	p. 31
Learning Objectives	p. 31
Introduction	p. 31
Spirituality Defined	p. 32
Theories of Spirituality	p. 34
Spirituality and the Healing Process	p. 37
Culture and the Healing Process	p. 40
Spirituality, Religion, and Health Conditions	p. 41
Spiritual Rituals	p. 42
Spirituality and the Aging Population	p. 47
Spirituality and the Healthcare System	p. 49
Spiritual Care Providers	p. 51
Spiritual Assessment and Interventions	p. 54
Key Concepts	p. 56
Questions for Reflection	p. 56
References	p. 57
Energy Healing	p. 61
Learning Objectives	p. 61
Introduction	p. 61
What Is Energy?	p. 62
Energy Healing Defined	p. 72
Types of Energy Healing	p. 74
Key Concepts	p. 78
Questions for Reflection	p. 78
References	p. 79
Healing Elements of Meditation	p. 81
Learning Objectives	p. 81
Introduction	p. 81
The Practice of Meditation	p. 82
Meditation Types by Tradition	p. 82
Meditation Techniques	p. 89
Health Benefits of Meditation	p. 97
Key Concepts	p. 98
Questions for Reflection	p. 98
References	p. 99
Place and Space: Healing Environments	p. 101
Learning Objectives	p. 101
Introduction	p. 101
What Is a Healing Environment?	p. 102
Creating a Healing Environment	p. 110
Children and Healing Environments	p. 129
Communication and Education	p. 131
The Healthcare Provider as a Healing Environment	p. 131
The Future of Healing Environments	p. 133
Key Concepts	p. 133
Questions for Reflection	p. 134
References	p. 134
Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Ancient Approach to Healing	p. 137
Learning Objectives	p. 137
Introduction	p. 137
Differences Between TCM and Western Medicine	p. 138
Basic Concepts of TCM	p. 139
Causes of Disharmony	p. 147
Diagnostic Techniques	p. 149
Treatment Methods	p. 151
Key Concepts	p. 164
Questions for Reflection	p. 164
References	p. 164
Ayurvedic Medicine: Ancient Foundations of Health Care	p. 167
Learning Objectives	p. 167
Introduction	p. 167
What Is Ayurveda?	p. 168
The Principles of Ayurveda	p. 171
Causes of Disease	p. 188
Stages of Disease	p. 190
Diagnostic Techniques	p. 191
Ayurvedic Treatments	p. 192
Ayurvedic Practitioners in the United States	p. 201
Key Concepts	p. 203
Questions for Reflection	p. 204
References	p. 204
Humor and Health	p. 205
Learning Objectives	p. 205
Introduction	p. 205
An Overview of Humor	p. 207
Theories of Humor	p. 216
Myths about Humor and Laughter	p. 220
Effects of Humor and Laughter	p. 221
Humor in Health Care	p. 227
Key Concepts	p. 236
Questions for Reflection	p. 236
References	p. 237
Music Therapy and Sound Healing	p. 239
Learning Objectives	p. 239
Introduction	p. 239
Healing with Sound and Music	p. 240
Music Therapy Goals	p. 248
Music Therapy Interventions	p. 249
Music Therapy Modalities	p. 252
Physiological and Psychological Responses to Music	p. 254
Evidence-Based Practice in Music Therapy	p. 256
Key Concepts	p. 257
Questions for Reflection	p. 257
References	p. 257
Integrative Nutrition	p. 261
Learning Objectives	p. 261
Introduction	p. 261
Food and Health	p. 262
Dietary Theory	p. 264
Diet Types	p. 269
Nutraceuticals	p. 273
Modern Nutrition Issues	p. 275
Spiritual Nutrition	p. 279
Herbs and Herbalism	p. 279
Key Concerns	p. 291
Key Concepts	p. 295
Questions for Reflection	p. 295
References	p. 296
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Healing Therapies	p. 297
Learning Objectives	p. 297
Introduction	p. 297
Cultural Variations in Bodywork	p. 299
Bodywork Approach to Awareness and Physical Health	p. 299
Therapeutic Massage	p. 299
Eastern, Meridian-Based, and Point Therapies	p. 305
Energy-Based Therapies	p. 308
Emotional Bodywork Therapies	p. 308
Manipulative Therapies	p. 309
Cautions and Contraindications to Bodywork	p. 312
Key Concepts	p. 314
Questions for Reflection	p. 314
References	p. 314
Healing Effects of Physical Activity and Movement	p. 317
Learning Objectives	p. 317
Introduction	p. 317
The Physiology of Exercise	p. 319
Physiological Effects of Exercise on Health	p. 323
Psychological Effects of Exercise on Health	p. 326
Mechanics of Breathing	p. 327
Movement	p. 328
Initiating a Fitness Training Program	p. 337
Key Concepts	p. 341
Questions for Reflection	p. 341
References	p. 341
Index	p. 343
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