Integrative Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide to Holistic Healthcare

Written by experts in both traditional and complementary medicine, Integrative Medicine, 5th Edition offers a clinical, disease-oriented approach to safely and effectively incorporate alternative therapies into primary care practice. This highly regarded reference covers a wide range of integrative medicine modalities, including botanicals, supplements, mind-body therapies, lifestyle choices, nutrition, exercise, spirituality, and more.

Practical Guidance for Primary Care Physicians

This comprehensive guide provides practical guidance for reducing costs and improving patient care while focusing on prevention and wellness for a better quality of life. It explains how to make the best use of integrative medicine and the mechanisms by which these therapeutic modalities work, keeping you at the forefront of the trend toward integrative health care.

Features and Benefits

• Templated chapters make it quick and easy to find key information such as dosing, pearls, the Prevention Prescription, and Therapeutic Reviews.
• Uses the reliable SORT method (Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy) to provide evidence-based ratings, grading both the evidence and the relative potential harm.
• Covers 10 new topics, including clinician resilience, supporting immunity, NASH/fatty liver, hair loss, rethinking the movement prescription, compassion practices, prescribing low-dose naltrexone, psychedelics, tapering off PPIs and opioids, and an expanded osteopathy chapter.
• Timely topics aimed at reducing the epidemics of polypharmacy and opioid overuse, as well as supporting immunity in the face of infectious diseases.
• Online access to multiple-choice questions for every chapter, perfect for board exam review.

Integrative Medicine, 5th Edition is a valuable resource for primary care physicians looking to incorporate alternative therapies into their practice. With its focus on prevention and wellness, this comprehensive guide is an essential tool for healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient care and reducing healthcare costs.

Stay up-to-date with the latest evidence in integrative medicine and improve patient outcomes with this trusted reference.