Pinzon-Perez H., Perez M.A. (eds.) Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health: A Multicultural Perspective

Jossey-Bass, 2016. — 385 p. — ISBN: 978-1-118-88033-3Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health: A Multicultural Perspective provides a critical analysis of non-allopathic healing practices, including their uses, limitations, and scientific basis. The evidence-based discussion explores complementary, alternative, and integrative health (CAIH) across various cultural and ethnic groups both in the U.S. and internationally, to give you a greater understanding of the different modalities—including a literature-backed examination of proven methods and questionable practices within a cross-cultural framework. Each chapter highlights the scientific analysis of the practices relevant to each group, and guides you toward independent analysis of the risks and benefits of the practices discussed. Emphasizing the student as a future health professional, this book includes case studies, examples, questions, and discussion problems that underscore the role of health educators in educating consumers about CAIH practices.Exploring Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health: Overview, Limits, and Controversies
Mind-Body Medicine
Natural Complementary and Alternative Medicine Modalities
Manipulative and Body-Based Practices
Ayurveda and Other Complementary Health Approaches
The Role of Spirituality in Healing
Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health Approaches among American Indians and Alaska Natives
Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health Approaches among Hispanics/Latinos
Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health Approaches among African Americans
Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health Approaches among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health Approaches among Caucasian/European Americans
Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health Approaches among West Asian American Communities
Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health: Beyond the Paradigm of CAM