Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy |
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| Author:
| Devinsky, Orrin
Schachter, Steven
Pacia, Steven |
| ISBN: | 978-1-281-97476-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Demos Medical Publishing |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $197.90 |
Book Description:
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Epilepsy is a difficult illness to control; up to 35 per cent of patients do not respond fully to traditional medical treatments. For this reason, many sufferers choose to rely on or incorporate complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into their treatment regimens. Written for physicians, knowledgeable laypersons, and other professionals, Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy bridges the worlds of traditional medicine and CAM to foster a broader perspective of...
More DescriptionEpilepsy is a difficult illness to control; up to 35 per cent of patients do not respond fully to traditional medical treatments. For this reason, many sufferers choose to rely on or incorporate complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into their treatment regimens. Written for physicians, knowledgeable laypersons, and other professionals, Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy bridges the worlds of traditional medicine and CAM to foster a broader perspective of healthcare for patients.The book respects cultural differences that may incorporate alternative medicine into a medical management program, and encourages patients to safely continue receiving necessary medical treatments. Wherever possible, scientific evidence supports the choice of treatment modalities, as well as the effectiveness of a combined traditional and CAM approach. Readers will find incisive discussions in sections on: Learning to Reduce Seizures; Asian, Herbal and Homeopathic Therapies; Nutritional Therapies; Alternative Medical Therapies; Oxygen Therapies; Manipulation and Osteopathic Therapies; and, Music, Art, and Pet Therapies.