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Complementary and alternative medicine / [electronic resource] : edited by Justin Healey.

Complementary and alternative medicine / [electronic re...

Complementary and alternative medicine / [electronic resource] : edited by Justin Healey.

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKa2ollw0X

Complementary and alternative medicine / [electronic resource] : edited by Justin Healey.

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Full title

Complementary and alternative medicine / [electronic resource] : edited by Justin Healey.

Publisher

Thirroul, N.S.W. : The Spinney Press, [2017]

Record Identifier

74VKa2ollw0X

MMS ID

991024277917002626

Language

English

Formats

Physical Description

Physical content

1 online resource ( 65 pages) : colour illustrations.

Content type

text

Media type

computer

Carrier type

online resource

Contents

Chapter 1 -- Complementary therapies and medicine in Australia; Complementary therapies; Understanding complementary medicine; Position on medicine and pseudoscience; Why people resort to complementary and alternative interventions; Complementary medicines trends; FAQs about complementary medicines;...

The safety of complementary medicinesAn overview of the regulation of complementary medicines in Australia; Complementary medicines highly regulated in Australia; The effectiveness of natural therapies; Homeopathy no more effective than placebos, NHMRC study finds; NHMRC statement on homeopathy; New...

Healing cancer through diet: patients urged to be wary of 'wellness' bloggersHerbal supplements linked to organ transplants, data shows; Herbal medicine and vitamin supplements; 1 in 5 take multivitamins for the placebo effect; Medical myth: take a vitamin a day for better health; Multivitamins: loo...

Here's why we should research alternative therapiesViewpoints: should universities accept funding from industry?; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Fast facts; Glossary; Web links; Index

Publication information

Publisher

Thirroul, N.S.W. : The Spinney Press, [2017]

Place of Publication

New South Wales

Date Published

[2017]

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Access Conditions

Available for use in the Library. Available from home to registered NSW residents.

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Full title

Complementary and alternative medicine / [electronic resource] : edited by Justin Healey.

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Notes

General note

Issues in society ; Volume 412

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Record Identifier

74VKa2ollw0X

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKa2ollw0X

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ISBN

9781925339253

DDC

610.994

MMS ID

991024277917002626