Fundukian L.J. (ed.) The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Third Edition. — Gale Cengage Learning, 2009. — 2711 p.The book discusses therapies, conditions and diseases, and herbs and plants. Examines such topics as: reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy. Also includes current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments. Provides conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors. Includes biographical information on such pioneers in the field as: Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer.