Holism and Complementary Medicine | Free Book
The return to holistic therapies is one of the most important
developments in health over the past two decades. With preventative
medicine being taken more seriously by conventional health
practitioners, and the increasing popularity of natural and
complementary therapies among consumers, it is clear that a holistic
approach will be integral to health care in the future.
Holism and Complementary Medicine offers a
systematic overview of traditional healing practices, the
development of the Western biomedical model from the ancient
Egyptians and Greeks to the present, and the holistic philosophy
which is the basis of complementary and alternative medicine in the
West. The book explores the differences between holistic and
conventional biomedical traditions and approaches, acknowledging the
strengths of each. It also addresses key practice issues, examining
the role holistic principles have to play in today's health system
and explaining their place in the therapeutic relationship.
Holism and Complementary Medicine is an
accessible guide for students, practitioners and anyone interested
in the origins and core principles of natural therapies.
'This
scholarly exploration of the conceptual evolution of holistic
medicine is a fascinating read. Di Stefano is to be congratulated
for his articulate insights into healing relationships and how our
health paradigms enhance or inhibit our understanding of health and
disease.' -
Joseph Pizzorno, ND, President Emeritus, Bastyr University
'This is a magnificent read for students of natural and
complementary medicine, as well as health professionals and lay
public who have often wondered where the movement towards holism in
medicine began and is headed.' -
Paul Orrock, Head of the School of Natural and Complementary
Medicine, Southern Cross University
'. . . brings together many threads that link the
health of body, mind and society, drawing richly from a larger
corpus of intellectual inquiry into history, philosophy, and human
endeavor, including clinical medicine.' -
Bruce Barrett MD PhD, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine,
University of Wisconsin, Madison
In The Press
Vincent Di Stefano is a practitioner in osteopathy and western herbal medicine, with a practice in Melbourne. He has qualifications in gerontology, acupuncture and naturopathy as well as a Masters in health sciences. He has lectured extensively and private colleges and is currently lecturing at Victoria University. He regularly contributes to a number of journals, conferences and professional associations.
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