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Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs

Author : Ethan B Russo
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136386009
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs written by Ethan B Russo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-22 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover herbal alternatives for the treatment of psychological disorders! Reliable and fact-filled, the Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs: A Scientific Analysis of Natural Treatments for Psychiatric Conditions offers psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, physicians, and students in these fields a comprehensive review of the history, pharmacology, chemistry, and uses of medicinal herbs. A valuable resource for understanding today's unregulated herbal marketplace, this essential guide examines such herbs as ginkgo, ginseng, kava kava, linden, German chamomile, St. John's wort, and valerian, among others. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs will help you make a well-informed decision on what herbal treatments may be effective and safe for patients, or for you! Figures show that 30 percent of American adults use herbs. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs investigates the medical value of over 30 well-known herbs through in-depth evaluations that will give you a fuller understanding of the uses and misuses of these natural remedies. This invaluable guide examines the history, use, and research findings of each herb. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs lists the effectiveness of each herb, guidelines for its use, and any precautions you need to be aware of, and also includes the author's recommendations on approved dosages. Containing cutting-edge information about herbal medicine, the Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs will assist readers in making intelligent choices about buying and using herbs. Some of the herbs discussed in this reliable and fact-filled book include: California poppy Chinese and American ginseng kava linden German and Roman chamomile St. John's wort lavender damiana passion flower plus many more! The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs contains the history, use, phytochemistry, laboratory and clinical studies, and consumer and physician information for each of these widely-used herbs. This important book will help you better understand the role of plants in human psychopathophysiology and its treatment, enlightening you about alternative and proven herbal options for medical care. A Behavioral Science Book Club Main Selection!

Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs

Author : Ethan Russo
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9780789007186
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs written by Ethan Russo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2001 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reliable and fact-filled, the Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs: A Scientific Analysis of Herbal Remedies for Psychiatric Conditions offers psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, physicians, and students in these fields a comprehensive review of the history, pharmacology, chemistry, and uses of medicinal herbs. A valuable resource for understanding today's unregulated herbal marketplace, this essential guide examines such herbs as ginkgo, ginseng, kava kava, linden, German chamomile, St. John's wort, and valerian, among others. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs will help you make a well-informed decision on what herb may be effective and safe for your patients. Complete and comprehensive, this guide contains the history, use, phytochemistry, laboratory and clinical studies, and consumer and physician information for each herb. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs lists concise assessments, guidelines, and pitfalls of most agents, and the author's recommendations on approved preparations. Containing cutting-edge information and research about herbal medicine, this important book will help you better understand the role of plants in human psychopathophysiology and its treatment, enabling you to offer patients alternative and proven options for medical care. A Behavioral Science Book Club Main Selection!

Nutritional and Herbal Therapies for Children and Adolescents

Author : George M. Kapalka
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 008095801X
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Nutritional and Herbal Therapies for Children and Adolescents written by George M. Kapalka and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-11-06 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume assists practicing mental health professionals in expanding their knowledge about nutritional and herbal interventions that can be attempted as alternatives to prescription medications. Designed to provide guidance for non-medical caregivers treating children and adolescents who present with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties such as such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep difficulties, impulsivity, distractibility, and other psychological and psychiatric disorders, the volume provides a comprehensive discussion of naturopathic solutions based on existing research. In areas where research is not extensive, conclusions are provided about potentially beneficial effects based on the specific pharmacologic action of the compounds. Dosage for specific age groups, schedules of administration, dietary considerations (i.e., whether or not to take the supplement with food), monitoring for response and adverse effects, signs of dangerous reactions, and the need to control interactions with other compounds (i.e., prescription medications) are thoroughly reviewed with regard to each supplement discussed in the book. - Reviews specific psychological disorders (i.e. ADHD, depression, mania, anxiety, sleep difficulties, tic behaviors and autism) and the available data about their treatment with the use of nutritional and herbal supplements - Provides rationale for the use of every specific compound with detailed recommendations tailored for each age group with regard to the dosage, frequency of administration, possible dangers and monitoring for side effects - Discusses claims of efficacy used to market various products and ground those claims within fully vetted scientific research - Discusses neurobiology, pharmacodynamics and pharmokinetics in detailed but accessible language *Non-medical clinicians with limited knowledge of medicine and pharmacology come away with understanding of key issues involved in - Fully covers assessment, diagnosis & treatment of children and adolescents, focusing on evidence-based practices *Consolidates broadly distributed literature into single source and specifically relates evidence-based tools to practical treatment, saving clinicians time in obtaining and translating information and improving the level of care they can provide - Detailed how-to explanation of practical evidence-based treatment techniques *Gives reader firm grasp of how to more effectively treat patients - Material related to diversity (including race, ethnicity, gender and social class) integrated into each chapter *Prepares readers for treating the wide range of youth they will encounter in practice

Psychoactive Herbs in Veterinary Behavior Medicine

Author : Stefanie Schwartz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470344342
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Psychoactive Herbs in Veterinary Behavior Medicine written by Stefanie Schwartz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-01-09 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The phenomenal growth of public interest in alternatives to Western treatments for human disease has spilled over into veterinary medicine. Many holistic veterinarians and pet owners are now interested in using alternative remedies to solve health problems with their pets. Psychoactive Herbs in Veterinary Behavior Medicine is the first text on psychoactive herbal remedies for the treatment of behavior problems in small animals. Psychoactive Herbs in Veterinary Behavior Medicine is an important guide for board-certified veterinary behaviorists, as well as veterinarians and veterinary students with a particular interest in behavior medicine. In addition, pet owners interested in alternative medicine for their misbehaving pets can use this well-rounded work to make informed decisions on the use of over-the-counter remedies.

Ayurvedic Herbs

Author : M.S. Premila
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136405119
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book Ayurvedic Herbs written by M.S. Premila and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A single-source reference on the most important and best-investigated Ayurvedic herbs This book examines the clinical information available on more than 60 Ayurvedic herbs to determine how their use in traditional Indian medicine is supported by modern scientific study. Plants are grouped according to body systems and each entry includes a description, information on the source plant, distribution and traditional use, active chemical constituents, relevant pharmacology, and details of clinical studies and safety findings. This unique book also includes a brief history of Ayurveda, examines the history of drug development and evaluation in ancient India, and identifies current trends resulting from scientific investigation. Worldwide interest in Ayurveda is growing quickly, especially in the United States, Europe, and Japan. But until now, information on Western-style clinical trials on Ayurveda herbs has been scattered and no single source for descriptions, comments, and references has existed. Ayurvedic Herbs presents the first critical validation of Ayurvedic medicine, extensively referenced for physicians and clinicians interested in alternative and adjunctive therapies. This unique book is essential for making informed choices on herb use, offering clinical trial data, results of pharmacological studies, and safety information. Ayurvedic Herbs examines: gastrointestinal agents hepatoprotective agents respiratory tract agents cardiovascular drugs urinary tract drugs antirheumatic agents skin and trauma care agents gynecological agents antidiabetic agents CNS agents rasayana drugs dental and ophthamological agents and much more Ayurvedic Herbs includes cross-references to chapters when a particular plant has more than one indication and watercolor illustrations of twelve major herbs.

The Weiser Concise Guide to Herbal Magick

Author : Judith Hawkins-Tillerson
Publisher : Weiser Books
ISBN 13 : 1609251911
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book The Weiser Concise Guide to Herbal Magick written by Judith Hawkins-Tillerson and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate herbalist's bible. Herbalism is one of the cornerstones of magical work, and The Weiser Concise Guide to Herbal Magick presents this vast subject in an accessible, practical manner. While it includes those plants classically associated with magick, such as mugwort, mandrake, and nightshade, it also provides lore and usage of more common plants, such as olive, coconut, tiger lily, orchids, and palms. Other herbs include heliotrope, lotus, mallow, nettle, oak, yew, and willow. This groundbreaking book offers a broad overview of the art of herbalism, along with specific practical instruction in using herbs in magick. It also provides a thorough overview of the historical relationship between herbs and the practice of magick. This uniquely helpful guide supplies the novice with a solid foundation of herbal magick knowledge and history, and more experienced practitioners will benefit from the author's unique and erudite perspective and skill. No other herbal magick book offers this level of information in such a concise form.

Medicinal Herbs

Author : Beatrice Gehrmann
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136425837
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book Medicinal Herbs written by Beatrice Gehrmann and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Know which botanical medicines are effective—and which to avoid—in an instant Medicinal Herbs: A Compendium contains the profiles of about 200 important and commonly used medicinal herbs. This short, concise resource is translated, complete revised, and updated from the German compendium Arzneidrogenprofile (2000) and was largely edited by the late Varro E. Tyler before his death in 2001. With this guide, pharmacists and health practitioners will be able to quickly find information on medicinal plants and directions for their use. This compendium incorporates important botanicals from both European pharmacognosy and the North American medicinal herb market. Designed originally for pharmacists who need a succinct, easy-to-use manual for every day use, Medicinal Herbs can also benefit pharmacognosists, physicians specializing in natural treatments, midwives, physiotherapists, herbalists, and students of these disciplines. Included in the text are two tables for the medicinal plants—an English-to-Latin binomial list and a Latin binomial-to-English list—allowing readers who are not as familiar with English to more easily find what they need. Each herb’s profile in Medicinal Herbs has its own page which lists: its English name and Latin binomial the parts of the plant used for treatment areas of applications—what ailments are indicated and how the herb is to be used dosage for using herbal teas, tinctures, poultices, and more instructions for the duration of application and when to contact a medical practitioner comments on the use of the herb, its efficiency and safety, and any traditions or folklore on that herb contraindications—when not to use the herb adverse effects interactions with other drugs

Understanding Medicinal Plants

Author : Bryan Abbott Hanson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 078901551X
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Medicinal Plants written by Bryan Abbott Hanson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Medicinal Plants is a unique work designed to explain the chemical workings of healing herbs to people who are intimidated by chemistry. This beautifully illustrated, reader-friendly guide explores the molecules of medicinal plants and the pharmacology behind their actions on the human body. Understanding Medicinal Plants aims for the middle ground between a technical manual for highly trained individuals and a book for the general public that oversimplifies the material. It will be valuable to non-science majors, biology majors, interested scientists of different disciplines, and practitioners and students of herbalism and complementary medicine.

Botanical Medicines

Author : Dennis J. McKenna
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780789012661
Total Pages : 1172 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book Botanical Medicines written by Dennis J. McKenna and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 1172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donated by The Australian Commercial Herb Growers Association.

Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs

Author : Kalyna Z. Bezchlibnyk-Butler
Publisher : Hogrefe & Huber Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs by : Kalyna Z. Bezchlibnyk-Butler

Download or read book Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs written by Kalyna Z. Bezchlibnyk-Butler and published by Hogrefe & Huber Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference is aimed at everyone who needs an up-to-date, easy-to-use, comprehensive summary of all the most relevant information about psychotropic drugs. Over its previous 12 editions, the Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs has gained a reputation among all mental health professionals for helping them to: keep up to date on approved and off-label indications; find clear advice for patients about medication options and precautions; look up details of a range of treatment options in easy-to-read comparison charts; check up on the precautions needed in the young, the elderly, or pregnant patients; and see potential interactions and side effects at a glance. drugs such as Escitalopram, Atomoxetine, Oxcarbazepine, and Aripiprazole, and has new findings on recent drugs. Chapters on Bright Light Therapy (BLT) and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) have been included.

Anadenanthera

Author : Constantino M Torres
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317955161
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Anadenanthera written by Constantino M Torres and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A multidisciplinary study of pre-Columbian South America—centering on the psychoactive plant genus Anadenanthera As cultures formed and evolved in pre-Columbian South America, Anadenanthera became one of the most widely used shamanic inebriants. Anadenanthera: Visionary Plant of Ancient South America is more than a comprehensive reference on shamanic visionary substances; it is a useful tool for archeologists and pre-Columbian art historians. This thorough book examines the ritual and cultural use of Anadenanthera from prehistory to the present, along with its botany, chemistry, pharmacology, anthropology, and archeology. The earliest evidence for the use of psychoactive plants in South America is provided by remains of seeds and pods recovered from archeological sites four millennia old. Various preparations were derived from it with the intent of being a shamanic inebriant. Inhaled through the nose, smoked in pipes or as cigars, and prepared in fermented drinks, Anadenanthera served a central role in the cultural development of indigenous societies in South America. Anadenanthera: Visionary Plant of Ancient South America explores the full spectrum of information gleaned from research, covering numerous archeological sites in the Andean region, as well as discussing Amazonian shamanic rituals and lore. Analyses of the artistic expressions within the decorations of associated ceremonial paraphernalia such as ritual snuffing tubes and snuff trays are included. The text is richly illustrated with photographs and images of decorated ritual implements, and provides a comprehensive bibliography. Anadenanthera: Visionary Plant of Ancient South America explores: botanical aspects, taxonomy, and geographical distribution of Anadenanthera ethnographical, historical, and traditional aspects of Anadenanthera use chemical and pharmacological investigations of the genus and the various visionary preparations derived from it—with emphasis on the biologically active constituents theories of the mechanisms of action of the active tryptamines and carboline alkaloids comparisons of wood anatomy, morphology, and percentage of alkaloid content evaluation of stylistic and iconographic traits Anadenanthera: Visionary Plant of Ancient South America is a thorough, useful resource for archeologists, anthropologists, chemists, researchers, pre-Columbian art historians, and any layperson interested in pre-Columbian art, archeology, or visionary plants.

Psychopharmacology Handbook for the Non Medically Trained

Author : Sophia Dziegielewski
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393704594
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Psychopharmacology Handbook for the Non Medically Trained written by Sophia Dziegielewski and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2006-08-08 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's era of managed behavioral health care, mental health professionals are called upon to consult on medication treatment or recommend what medications would best serve as adjuncts to therapy. Medically trained or not, all mental health professionals need to know as much as possible about psychopharmacologic medications from dosage and side effects to drug-drug interactions and other special considerations in order to provide effective and accountable treatment. The first-ever handbook of its kind, Psychopharmacology Handbook for the Non-Medically Trained fills a noticeable gap in most student training programs by providing a reader-friendly and accessible overview of the role of drugs in mental health treatment. Emphasizing the importance of making medications available to consumers in conjunction with the most effective and efficient counseling interventions, Dziegielewski establishes the context for the therapeutic use of psychotropic drugs in the culture of today ís mental health treatments, examines the danger of the "quick fix" mentality into which consumers and clinicians are tempted to fall, and then focuses on the medications themselves. One of the most prominent and authoritative social work academics today, Dziegielewski is an authority on the topic of psychopharmacology in social work practice. The recipient of numerous honors and awards for her teaching, the creator of a popular preparation course for social work licensure, and the author of over 95 publications, she is a source to which students and professionals turn for up-to-date, accurate information on a variety of topics in the social work field. Psychopharmacology Handbook for the Non-Medically Trained is an invaluable resource guide for all non-medically trained practitioners, providing therapists, social workers, and other counselors, with effective tools and critical information to help them become better informed about all courses of mental health treatment for their clients.

Stockley's Herbal Medicines Interactions

Author : Elizabeth M. Williamson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780853697602
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (976 download)

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Download or read book Stockley's Herbal Medicines Interactions written by Elizabeth M. Williamson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains data on over 150 of the most commonly used herbal medicines, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals.

The Handbook of Cannabis Therapeutics

Author : Ethan B. Russo
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136752854
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (367 download)

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Download or read book The Handbook of Cannabis Therapeutics written by Ethan B. Russo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the facts behind the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of controversial cannabis therapeutics The Handbook of Cannabis Therapeutics: From Bench to Bedside sets aside the condemnation and hysteria of society’s view of cannabis to concentrate on the medically sound aspects of cannabis therapeutics. The world’s foremost experts provide a reasoned, thoroughly researched overview of the controversial subject of cannabis, from its history as a medicine through its latest therapeutic uses. The latest studies on the botany, history, biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, clinical use for various illnesses such as AIDS, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis, and side effects of marijuana are all examined and discussed in depth. This comprehensive resource is a compendium of articles from the Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics—with additional contemporary commentary. It presents startling research that explores and supports the medicinal value of cannabis use and its derivatives as a valid therapeutic resource for pain and inflammation, for several illnesses less responsive to other therapies, and even for certain veterinary uses. Cannabinoids such as nabilone, THC, levonantradol, ajulemic acid, dexanabinal, and others are extensively described, with a review of new indications for cannabinoid pharmaceuticals. The book is carefully referenced to encourage your examination of previous studies and provides tables and figures to enhance understanding of information. The Handbook of Cannabis Therapeutics discusses: the uses of cannabis in Arabic, Greek, Roman, and early English medicines absorption rates pharmacokinetics pharmacodynamics separate extracts versus the use of cannabis in its entirety the therapeutic value of the endocannabinoid system cannabinoids and newborn feeding a comparison of smoking versus oral preparations clinical research data on eating cannabis therapeutic uses as appetite stimulant treatments in obstetrics and gynecology medicinal treatments used in Jamaica the use of cannabis in the treatment of multiple sclerosis the benefits versus the adverse side effects of cannabis use The Handbook of Cannabis Therapeutics is a reference work certain to become crucial to physicians, psychologists, researchers, biochemists, graduate students, and interested members of the public.

Phytomedicines, Herbal Drugs, and Poisons

Author : Ben-Erik van Wyk
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022620507X
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book Phytomedicines, Herbal Drugs, and Poisons written by Ben-Erik van Wyk and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-06-22 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plants have been used to treat disease throughout human history. On a clay slab that dates back approximately five thousand years, the Sumerians recorded medicinal recipes that made use of hundreds of plants, including poppy, henbane, and mandrake. During the Middle Ages, monks commonly grew and prescribed plants such as sage, anise, and mint in their monasteries. And as the market for herbal remedies and natural medicine grows, we continue to search the globe for plants and plant compounds to combat our various ailments. In Phytomedicines, Herbal Drugs, and Poisons, Ben-Erik van Wyk offers a richly illustrated, scientific guide to medicinal and poisonous plants, including those used for their mind-altering effects. Van Wyk covers approximately 350 species—from Aloe vera and Ephedra sinica to Cannabis sativa and Coffea arabica—detailing their botanical, geographical, pharmacological, and toxicological data as well as the chemical structures of the active compounds in each. Readers learn, for example, that Acacia senegal, or gum acacia, is used primarily in Sudan and Ethiopia as a topical ointment to protect the skin and mucosa from bacterial and fungal infections, and that Aconitum napellus, more commonly known as aconite, is used in cough syrups but can be psychedelic when smoked or absorbed through the skin. With 350 full-color photographs featuring the plants and some of their derivative products, Phytomedicines, Herbal Drugs, and Poisons will be an invaluable reference not only for those in the health care field but also for those growing their own medicinal herb gardens, as well as anyone who needs a quick answer to whether a plant is a panacea or a poison.

The Last Sorcerer

Author : Ethan Russo
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780789012708
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book The Last Sorcerer written by Ethan Russo and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The obstacles in their way, including an evangelical missionary who wants to westernize the tribe and a hostile, mysteriously powerful tribal shaman who holds his secret knowledge in a perilously tight grip, make their mission difficult and dangerous. What they learn in the rainforest changes David forever."--BOOK JACKET.

Dietary Supplements and Multiple Sclerosis

Author : Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1934559105
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (345 download)

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Download or read book Dietary Supplements and Multiple Sclerosis written by Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a relatively high use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), especially dietary supplements, among people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Health professionals with CAM information can improve the quality of patient care by guiding patients away from possibly harmful therapies and, if appropriate, towards low-risk, possibly effective therapies. Dietary Supplements and Multiple Sclerosis is meant to be referred to when people with MS ask a question about a particular dietary supplement. Supplements are arranged in alphabetical order under the most commonly used name. In addition, the index contains a listing of these common names as well as less common names that may be encountered. The main information about the supplements is written in a concise summary form that usually discusses only the MS relevance of the supplement. The supplements selected for inclusion are those with specific MS relevance, such as those that are known to be used by people with MS, have claimed efficacy for slowing disease progression or relieving MS symptoms, interact with drugs commonly used to treat MS, and potentially worsen MS or its symptoms. Also, supplements are reviewed that are popular in the general population or are known to have serious adverse effects.