Alternative Healthcare A Comprehensive Guide (Consumer Health Library) |
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| Author:
| Raso, Jack |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61592-858-3 |
| Publisher: | Globe Pequot Press, The
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| Imprint: | Prometheus Books |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $12.99 |
Book Description:
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Raso examines the philosophical underpinnings of alternative medicine as well as hands-on healing, Qigong, and faith healing. He shows that, whatever the specific philosophy, the common denominator is a rejection of the scientific approach of modern medicine in favor of a belief in paranormal forces that influence the well-being of mind and body. The final section is a firsthand account of Raso's many revealing visits to various alternative healthcare practitioners. The book concludes...
More DescriptionRaso examines the philosophical underpinnings of alternative medicine as well as hands-on healing, Qigong, and faith healing. He shows that, whatever the specific philosophy, the common denominator is a rejection of the scientific approach of modern medicine in favor of a belief in paranormal forces that influence the well-being of mind and body. The final section is a firsthand account of Raso's many revealing visits to various alternative healthcare practitioners. The book concludes with an encyclopedic glossary of alternative healthcare terminology.