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Klappentext This well-organized book takes a commonsense approach to getting the most out of the Internet when it comes to finding reliable information on complementary and alternative medicine. Author Lillian Brazin shares her wealth of experience in using and evaluating medical Internet sites to teach you to spot authoritative resources and avoid misinformation! sales pitches! and out-and-out quackery. In addition to showing you where to find the information you need! this book stresses the importance (the how and why) of working closely with your physician to get the best results from your complementary/alternative medical experience. More than 20 "screen shot" illustrations give you a preview of what to look for on various sites! (This book is the first in the new Internet Guides to Consumer Health Care series from The Haworth Information Press.) To view an excerpt online! find the book in our QuickSearch catalog at www.HaworthPress.com. Zusammenfassung This well-organized book takes a commonsense approach to getting the most out of the Internet when it comes to finding reliable information on complementary and alternative medicine. Author Lillian Brazin shares her wealth of experience in using and evaluating medical Internet sites to teach you to spot authoritative resources and avoid misinformat Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Words of Wisdom Introduction How I Selected These Web Sites Why Read This Book? Let the Searcher Beware: The Good, the Bad, and the UglyEvaluating CAM Web Sites Getting Started Netiquette Chapter 2. General Web Sites Search Engines Discussion Groups (Mailing Lists, Chat Rooms, Newsgroups) Megasites (Medical School, Academic, or Library Based) Associations/Organizations General CAM Web Sites (Not Produced by Libraries, Universities, or Medical Schools) General Government Resources Chapter 3. A Sampling of CAM Therapies and Philosophies Acupuncture African-American Wellness Alexander Technique (AT) Aromatherapy Ayurvedic Medicine Biofeedback Chinese or Asian Traditional Medicine Chiropractic Feldenkrais Work Guided Imagery (GI) Herbal Medicine Hispanic Herbalism Holistic Medicine Homeopathic Medicine Humor or Clown Therapy Huna Hypnosis Massage Therapy Naturopathic Therapy Nutrition Osteopathic Medicine Pet Therapy Pilates Method Polarity Therapy Rolfing Shamanism Spirituality and Prayer Veterinary CAM Chapter 4. CAM for Specific Illnesses or Symptoms Cancer Crohn’s Disease/ Colitis/Irritable Bowel Syndrome Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Hepatitis C Menopause Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Parkinson’s Disease Sickle-Cell Disease Chapter 5. Parting Advice: Ready, Set, Google Glossary Index Reference Notes Included ...
