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Informationen zum Autor Anil Minocha, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, CPNSS is a nationally known physician with board certification in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and nutrition. He is also fellowship trained in clinical pharmacology and medical toxicology. He grew up in India and received his medical school training at PostGraduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Rohtak, India. He underwent further education and training in various medical institutions in the United States, including Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, University of Virginia in Charlottesville, and Michigan State University in Lansing. Dr. Minocha has served in various capacities at different institutions including Director, Division of Digestive Diseases at 2 different medical schools in the United States. In addition to 6 books, he has authored or co-authored over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Minocha believes in the old adage, "We are what we eat" and that our digestive system is intimately involved with the health or sickness of systems throughout the human body. What we put into our gut, which is a micro-universe of trillions of bacteria, and how we live with respect to our surrounding environment goes a long way in determining our healthy state versus sickness. In addition to lectures to physicians across the United States, Dr. Minocha has been interviewed and/or quoted on a variety of topics in different media on numerous occasions including TV, radio, and magazines such as Ladies Home Journal, GQ, Good Housekeeping, and Natural Health. Dr. Minocha currently holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and OBVAMC in Shreveport, Louisiana. Klappentext A Guide to Alternative Medicine and the Digestive System is unique in that it provides answers to many practical clinical questions, all in one comprehensive resource. Zusammenfassung A Guide to Alternative Medicine and the Digestive System is unique in that it provides answers to many practical clinical questions, all in one comprehensive resource. Inhaltsverzeichnis Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author Preface Section I Introduction Chapter 1 Why Patients Are Frustrated Chapter 2 Popularity and Status of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Section II Digestive System and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Chapter 3 Pivotal Role of the Digestive System in Health Section III Humans Are Superorganisms Chapter 4 A Bacterial Universe Within Our Body Chapter 5 Bacteria May Actually Help: The Science Behind It Chapter 6 Human Microflora and Chronic Diseases Chapter 7 Role of Probiotics in Health Maintenance Chapter 8 Select Probiotics Available on the Market Chapter 9 Prebiotics and Synbiotics Section IV Leaky Gut Syndrome Chapter 10 Leaky Gut: Fact or Fiction? Chapter 11 Disorders Associated With Leaky Gut Section V Types of Complementary and Alternative Therapies Used Chapter 12 Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies Chapter 13 Acupuncture Chapter 14 Aquatic Therapy Chapter 15 Aromatherapy Chapter 16 Ayurveda Chapter 17 Biofeedback Chapter 18 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Chapter 19 Energy Medicine Chapter 20 Fasting Chapter 21 Homeopathy Chapter 22 Hypnotherapy Chapter 23 Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies Chapter 24 Mindfulness and Meditation Chapter 25 Prayer and Spirituality Chapter 26 Traditional Chinese Medicine Chapter 27 Vegetarianism Chapter 28 Yoga Section VI Dietary Supplements Are Not Always Safe Chapter 29 Regulation and Safety Concerns Chapter 30 Side Effects of Select Supplements Chapter 31 Potential for Hepatotoxicity Chapter 32 Herb-Drug Interactions Chapter 33 Potential for Interactions With Cancer Treatment Section VII Some Commonly Used Nonherbal Supplements Chapter 34 Antioxidant-Vitamin Formulations Chapter 35 Vitamins Chapter 36 Minerals Chapter 37 Melatonin is not Just for Sleep Section VIII Upper Gastrointestin...
