Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-Based Guide To Practice

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Item#: 9780729543026
Edition 03
Author Sarris & Wardle
Cover Paperback
 


Written by Jerome Sarris and Jon Wardle,Clinical Naturopathy: An evidence-based guide to practicearticulates evidence-based clinical practice. It details the principles, treatment protocols and interventions at the forefront of naturopathic practice in the 21st century. Clinical Naturopathy equips you to critically evaluate your patients, analyse treatment protocols, and provide evidence-based prescriptions.



Table of Contents

1.Naturopathic case taking 2.Naturopathic diagnostic techniques 3.Wellness, lifestyle and preventive medicine 4.Irritable bowel syndrome 5.Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease 6.Food allergy/intolerance 7.Liver dysfunction and disease 8.Respiratory infections and immune insufficiency 9.Asthma 10.Congestive respiratory disorders 11.Atherosclerosis and dyslipidaemia 12.Hypertension and stroke 13.Chronic venous insufficiency 14.Anxiety 15.Depression 16.Insomnia 17.Headache and migraine 18.Stress and fatigue 19.Diabetes type 2 and insulin resistance 20.Thyroid abnormalities 21.Dysmenorrhoea and menstrual complaints 22.Endometriosis 23.Polycystic ovarian syndrome 24.Menopause 25.Osteoarthritis 26.Fibromyalgia 27.Acne vulgaris 28.Inflammatory skin disorders-atopic eczema and psoriasis 29.Benign prostatic hypertrophy 30.Recurrent urinary tract infection 31.Autoimmune disease 32.Cancer 33.Paediatrics 34.Fertility, preconception care and pregnancy 35.Ageing and cognition 36.Bipolar disorder 37.Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder 38.Chronic fatigue syndrome 39.Human immunodeficiency virus 40.Pain management 41.Polypharmacy and drug-nutraceutical interactions

Appendix 1 Drug-herb interaction chart Appendix 2 Drug-nutrient interaction chart Appendix 3 Chemotherapy drugs and concurrent nutraceutical use Appendix 4 Food sources of nutrients Appendix 5 Laboratory reference values Appendix 6 Taxonomic cross-reference of major herbs