Holism and Complementary Medicine - Origins and Principles

Holism and Complementary Medicine offers a systematic overview of traditional healing practices, the development of the Western biomedical model from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks to the present, and the holistic philosophy which is the basis of complementary and alternative medicine in the West.

List of contents

Introduction: The making of a new medicine

Part One

1: Antiquity - the early origins of medicine

2: Middle times - the gathering light

3: Modernity and beyond - the temple of power

Part Two

4: Holism and reductionism in medicine - reconciling the opposites

5: The healing relationship - reflections on the clinical encounter

6: The therapeutic aims of holistic medicine - restoring the body, empowering the mind

7: Turning the medicine wheel - between paradigms

8: Firming the foundations - ways of knowing

9: Completing the circle - voices of reneweal

Glossary

References

About the author

Vincent Di Stefano is a practitioner in osteopathy and western herbal medicine, with a practice in Melbourne. He has qualifications in gerontology, acupuncture and naturopathy as well as a Masters in health sciences. He has lectured extensively and private colleges and is currently lecturing at Victoria University. He regularly contributes to a number of journals, conferences and professional associations.

Summary

Holism and Complementary Medicine offers a systematic overview of traditional healing practices, the development of the Western biomedical model from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks to the present, and the holistic philosophy which is the basis of complementary and alternative medicine in the West.

Product details

• Authors: Vincent Di Stefano
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9780367718350
• ISBN: 978-0-367-71835-0
• No. of pages: 236
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Esoterics: general, reference works; BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / General, HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, MEDICAL / Holistic Medicine, complementary medicine, Complementary and alternative medicine and therapies