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Australian consumers currently spend over $2 billion on complementary medicine a year and this figure is increasing quickly, highlighting the important need for all health care practitioners to encompass complementary medicine and provide their patients with reliable information. Churchill’s Guide to Herbs and Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Approach is the first Australian book of its kind, presenting evidence-based information on the 100 most popular herbs, nutrients and food supplements used across Australia. Comprehensive in coverage, it offers reliable data in a consistent format. Organised by monographs, each herb or nutrient listed includes information such as daily intake, main actions/indications, adverse reactions, contraindications and precautions, safety in pregnancy, plus more. The text also includes a comprehensive chapter on drug–herb interactions, exploring the fundamental principles involved and a unique system outlining how to use this information in practice. Additionally, there is a chapter on complementary medicine and perioperative care, which is unique. Designed as a concise user-friendly guide, Churchill’s Guide to Herbs and Natural Supplements will serve as an authoritative and reliable desk reference for students and practitioners of traditional and complementary medicine alike.
Author: Braun, Leslie & Cohen, Marc Country: USA Printed: 2005 Binding: Paperback Dimensions: 175 x 247 x 24mm
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