This collection of 38 essays, each written by an expert, demonstrates how caring for the body can relieve emotional or mental distress. Essays on the role of spirituality in psychiatry and psychology, and on the politics of health care complete the book Internet promo on Health World On-line. .
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Bassman, a psychologist who claims to have benefited from alternative therapies, provides the reader with an wide-ranging introduction to the subject. Kinesiology, meditation and prayer, aromatherapy, flower-essence therapy, past-life therapy, and homeopathy are just a few of the approximately 35 alternative modalities she discusses, generally devoting a chapter to each. Bassman gives information about the origins and presumed mechanisms of each therapy, noting selected research and relevant resources; considerable anecdotal material is also provided. Although these unorthodox therapies have not been adequately studied from a scientific point of view, the book is nonetheless interesting and informative. Recommended for larger public and health sciences libraries with a liberal collection development policy.?Linda M.G. Katz, Allegheny Univ. of the Health Sciences Lib., Philadelphia
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This review is from: The Whole Mind: The Definitive Guide to Complementary Treatments for Mind, Mood, and Emotion (Paperback)
It's clearly obvious that a great deal of time and research went into the creation of this work. The first section of the book provides background information, which I found to be not only useful, but well presented. The various modalities of alternative therapies included in this book are outlined in a fashion that is comprehensive and clearly understood. "The Whole Mind" may have been written as a guide for the professional practitioner (in order for him/her to best help their patients), however, I highly recommend it to anyone interested in alternative therapies. Personally speaking, my favorite chapter is the one regarding the politics of health; it is quite the eye-opener! - Terri Ramacus, Alternative Medicine Guide for The Mining Co.
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