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Textbook of Natural Medicine 4th Edition

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Covering preventive, non-invasive, and natural treatments, Textbook of Natural Medicine, 4th Edition offers more than just alternative medicine. It promotes an integrated practice that can utilize natural medicine, traditional Western medicine, or a combination of both in a comprehensive, scientific treatment plan. Based on a combination of philosophy and clinical studies, Textbook of Natural Medicine helps you provide health care that identifies and controls the underlying causes of disease, is supportive of the body's own healing processes, and is considerate of each patient's unique biochemistry. Internationally known authors Joseph Pizzorno and Michael Murray include detailed pharmacologic information on herbs and supplements, plus evidence-based coverage of diseases and conditions to help you make accurate diagnoses and provide effective therapy.

  • Comprehensive, unique coverage makes this book the gold standard in natural medicine.

  • A scientific presentation includes the science behind concepts and treatments, and discusses Western medical treatments and how they can work with natural medicine in a comprehensive treatment plan; if natural medicine is not effective, this book recommends the Western treatment.

  • Coverage of pharmacology of natural medicines includes the uses and potential dangers of nearly 80 herbal medicines, special nutrients, and other natural agents, addressing topics such as general information, chemical composition, history, pharmacology, clinical applications dosage, and toxicology.

  • In-depth, evidence-based coverage of 73 diseases and conditions includes key diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology of diseases, and therapeutic rationales.

  • Coverage of potential interactions between drugs, herbs, and supplements ensures the safest possible use for each of 79 herbs and supplements.

  • Diagnostic procedures include practical, easy-to-follow descriptions of evidence-based techniques plus discussions of clinical application of diet analysis, food allergy testing, immune function assessment, fatty acid profiling, hair mineral analysis, and other diagnostic approaches.

  • Common therapeutic modalities are described and reviewed, including botanical medicine, nutritional therapy, therapeutic fasting, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy, counseling, acupuncture, homeopathy, and soft tissue manipulation.

  • Coverage of syndromes and therapies helps in understanding the underlying causes of diseases by discussing topics such as food reactions, functional toxicology, sports nutrition, stress management, and breathing pattern disorders.

  • Coverage of the philosophy of natural medicine includes its history and background, with discussions of toxicity, detoxification, and scientific documentation of the healing actions of nature and natural substances.

  • Internationally known authors Joseph Pizzorno and Michael Murray and more than 90 expert contributors provide material that is up to date, accurate, and informed.

  • More than 10,000 research literature citations show that the content is based on science rather than opinions or anecdotes.

  • 13 useful appendices offer quick lookup of frequently used charts, handouts, and information.
  • New chapters are included on hot topics such as female infertility, medicinal mushrooms, natural products and quality control, pregnancy health and primary prevention, and Vitamin K; new appendices include a supplier certification questionnaire and cervical escharotics treatment.

  • Thorough updates ensure that you use only the most current research and provide the most effective treatment of patients.

  • Tabs in Specific Health Problems section separate more than 70 alphabetized diseases/conditions.

  • One convenient volume replaces the cumbersome two-volume set for easy, convenient reference.

  • Electronic access is available via Pageburst, making it easy to search topics, drugs, herbs and supplements, and diseases and conditions. Sold separately.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Churchill Livingstone; 4th edition (September 28, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1944 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1437723330
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1437723335
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 3 x 11 inches
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018
    Dr. Pizzorno and Dr. Murray have surpassed even their previous outstanding work. They reference 1000's of studies from standard medical and pharmacology journals, in order to substantiate the information presented.

    As a reference work, it is indispensable. I rely on it frequently for excellent and comprehensive information.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017
    I purchased this as a gift for an upcoming graduation for a medical student becoming an ND (naturopathic doctor). This was on her list of books that she wanted. What a great surprise this will be when she opens it as a new doctor. This is a very popular book and would be a great addition to your library
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2014
    Highly recommended.
    It has a comprehensive approach for the therapeutic management from a healthier perspective. It is extremely full; I found impossible to detect topics on the web in its extent and accuracy. Furthermore each treatment has a summary of the research work done so far.
    You can think of using a search engine on the web can lead to the same conclusions, but it is not. There is much information with no veracity in thousands of blogs and secondly Pubmed for example, provides data, but very briefly and often not even that.
    The book is very large and heavy, made to be all the time on the desk and consult it.
    An outstanding job from everyone in this project, and its visible face, doctor Pizorno.
    Greetings from Buenos Aires.
    Gabriel
    17 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2013
    I trust these authors. Their research is impeccable. I have owned a previous edition for several years. My frustration with this edition is that instead of putting all that information into two tomes,like my old edition, they packed all that information into one very heavy, tightly bound tome. It is physically difficult to deal with this book.Copying a page to hand out for patient information is physically impossible. Maybe that was their intention, but it devalues this book's usefulness for me.
    34 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2013
    Pizzorno & Murray have produced a magnificent reference work that is well written and logically organized. As a student in a nurse practitioner masters degree program, I find the book helpful as it provides a thoroughly referenced discussion of natural medicine in modern times. Bravo!
    11 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2014
    Good information for anyone into natural healing. Yes there are areas I don't agree with but other people have different ideas of what maks good medicine. It is not my place to discount those who believe that prayer, chants, or burning special herbs to call for a healing are wrong. We are made of so many different beliefs that who can says what will or will not work. This covers most medical beliefs quite well.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014
    The previous edition in part saved my life. Learn what doctors dont know. When conventional medicine fails you this book will tell you what you need to do.
    15 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2015
    excellent source , very serious and solid information, It was my dream for 3 years ! :)
    The text book is very helpful in my studies.

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  • IvoryM
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good book that tries to cover lots of topics
    Reviewed in Canada on November 27, 2016
    A bit expensive but a good overview on many natural therapies. I would say that this book can make you want to read more about each topic that it discuss. Also, based on my own experience, this book has mostly accurate information.

    Worth it if you are a serious health researcher.
  • C. C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality work
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2016
    Great book so far. I am looking forward to eventually have the hard version as this kind of study book is a little difficult to handle in a Kindle format. However the kindle format helps you study while away, the book would be bulky and to take in a luggage.
  • echo
    5.0 out of 5 stars 感動
    Reviewed in Japan on October 20, 2013
    僕の発表した論文内容が紹介されていたことに感動して購入しました。
  • Elizabeth Bertrand
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exhautive and impressive
    Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2019
    This book is a wealth of naturopathic knowledge and practice.
  • PoppyL
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, highly recommend it to anyone who studies ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2017
    An excellent book , highly recommend it to anyone who studies or practice natural medicine. Nearly 2000 pages of great information .