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The integrative guide to good health, Mayo Clinic ; medical editors, Brent A. Bauer, M.D., Cindy A. Kermott, M.D., Martha P. Millman, M.D

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The integrative guide to good health

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Mayo Clinic ; medical editors, Brent A. Bauer, M.D., Cindy A. Kermott, M.D., Martha P. Millman, M.D

"Improve total health without prescriptions. Looking for natural, noninvasive ways to strengthen and heal your body? Here, Mayo Clinic experts explain how to achieve personal wellness through nontraditional medicine and home remedies. Their revolutionary approach to health addresses the whole person--body, mind and spirit--by combining conventional care with innovative practices such as mind-body techniques, acupuncture and massage therapy. With this book, you'll get advice for avoiding medical appointments while also learning when an appointment is needed. Practical, trustworthy and smart, this book will safely and naturally transform your well-being one page at a time."-- Page [4] of cover

part 1. Integrative therapies for wellness: What is integrative medicine ; Making wellness the focus of care ; Mind-body techniques ; Chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation ; Massage therapy ; Acupuncture ; Herbs and supplements ; Spa : rejuvenating mind, body and spirit ; Other approaches ; Integrative therapy for common conditions ; The brain-body connection ; Is integrative medicine right for you ; Next steps ; Additional resources -- part 2. Home remedies for common ailments

Home remedies meet alternative therapies to transform well-beingMayo Clinic