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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
For those curious, confused or downright leery about alternative medicine, the open-minded, plainspoken Rosenfeld, (Doctor, What Should I Eat?) offers some sound information. After a brief explanation of placebos and some principles of quack detection, he considers over 30 alternative therapies, arranged alphabetically from acupuncture to reflexology. Rosenfeld treats each therapy seriously, yet with a touch of humor, providing a short history, an explanation of how the method is supposed to work, relevant scientific research on its effectiveness for various conditions and, in some cases, an address or phone number for further information. Each chapter ends with an evaluation of the therapy. Occasionally, these are less than helpful. On homeopathy, for instance, Rosenfeld simply advises: "decide for yourself." Nevertheless, when sufficient evidence for a definitive yes or no concerning a technique's efficacy does not exist, Rosenfeld generally offers a carefully considered opinion, and, mindful of the Hippocratic oath's dictum to "first do no harm," he consistently emphasizes safety. 13-city author tour.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
A best-selling author (Doctor, What Should I Eat?, LJ 1/95) and distinguished professor of clinical medicine, Rosenfeld offers a mainstream medical perspective on 30 major alternative therapies (Chinese, Ayurveda, bee venom, oxygen, mind-body, etc.), describing circumstances where choosing the therapy is and isn't warranted. His conclusions and recommendations are based on personal clinical experiences, scientific research, and literature review. While supportive of bridging the gap between traditional and "holistic" healthcare, Rosenfeld warns against reckless claims in chapters on "The Lure of the Cure" and "How To Spot a Quack." He takes on topics like chelation, reflexology, and hypnosis, telling readers what is safe, what is useless, and what needs further investigation. Writing in a tongue-in-cheek style that is entertaining yet informative, Rosenfeld has produced an excellent resource backed by professional expertise. For all consumer health collections.
-?Rebecca Cress-Ingebo, Fordham Health Sciences Lib., Wright State Univ., Dayton, Ohio
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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For those curious, confused or downright leery about alternative medicine, the open-minded, plainspoken Rosenfeld, (Doctor, What Should I Eat?) offers some sound information. After a brief explanation of placebos and some principles of quack detection, he considers over 30 alternative therapies, arranged alphabetically from acupuncture to reflexology. Rosenfeld treats each therapy seriously, yet with a touch of humor, providing a short history, an explanation of how the method is supposed to work, relevant scientific research on its effectiveness for various conditions and, in some cases, an address or phone number for further information. Each chapter ends with an evaluation of the therapy. Occasionally, these are less than helpful. On homeopathy, for instance, Rosenfeld simply advises: "decide for yourself." Nevertheless, when sufficient evidence for a definitive yes or no concerning a technique's efficacy does not exist, Rosenfeld generally offers a carefully considered opinion, and, mindful of the Hippocratic oath's dictum to "first do no harm," he consistently emphasizes safety. 13-city author tour.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
A best-selling author (Doctor, What Should I Eat?, LJ 1/95) and distinguished professor of clinical medicine, Rosenfeld offers a mainstream medical perspective on 30 major alternative therapies (Chinese, Ayurveda, bee venom, oxygen, mind-body, etc.), describing circumstances where choosing the therapy is and isn't warranted. His conclusions and recommendations are based on personal clinical experiences, scientific research, and literature review. While supportive of bridging the gap between traditional and "holistic" healthcare, Rosenfeld warns against reckless claims in chapters on "The Lure of the Cure" and "How To Spot a Quack." He takes on topics like chelation, reflexology, and hypnosis, telling readers what is safe, what is useless, and what needs further investigation. Writing in a tongue-in-cheek style that is entertaining yet informative, Rosenfeld has produced an excellent resource backed by professional expertise. For all consumer health collections.
-?Rebecca Cress-Ingebo, Fordham Health Sciences Lib., Wright State Univ., Dayton, Ohio
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
See all Editorial Reviews
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