Millions of Americans would like to turn to alternative medicine with its vast arsenal of healing traditions and techniques, but they feel overwhelmed by choices of treatments. This book provides a map through the jungle of modern health care. Practical tips are scattered throughout this trade paperback, such as the six core principles and practices of alternative medicine, the seven key sources to good health care information, the seven sources for good referrals, and the four cornerstones to all sustainable health care partnerships.
The Mortons point out that many alternative medical treatments are more effective, more economical, less invasive, and less harmful than conventional medical treatments. The last section of this resource explores five licensed systems of alternative medicine: the M.D. as an alternative practitioner, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, and osteopathic medicine. This resource belongs in every home.