Mosby's complementary & alternative medicine : a research-based approach / Lyn Freeman.

St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby Elsevier, [2009], ©2009.

xxiii, 608 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

3rd ed.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Physiologic pathways of mind-body communication -- Research on mind-body effects -- Psychoneuroimmunology and conditioning of immune function -- How relationships and life events affect health : human studies -- Relaxation therapy -- Meditation -- Biofeedback -- Hypnosis -- Imagery -- Chiropractic -- Acupuncture -- Homeopathy : like cures like -- Massage therapy -- Aromatherapy -- Herbs as medical intervention -- Exercise as an alternative therapy -- Spirituality and healing -- Therapeutic touch : healing with energy -- Reiki : an ancient therapy in modern times -- Measurement of the human biofield and other energetic instruments -- The future of ethnomedicine.