"Clinical Naturopathy" details key treatment protocols and 'evidence-based' complementary medicine interventions for use in naturopathic practice. The book is written by leading practitioners in the field, exploring naturopathic treatments (herbal, nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle) for a range of medical conditions that are commonly encountered in modern practice. The unique perspective of the book is that it combines clinical experience with evidence-based substantiation from rigorous research. Case study examples at the end of chapters manifest the author's clinical knowledge, contextualising theory into relevant clinical application. The book is a landmark guide to naturopathic practice. "Clinical Naturopathy" initially outlines an introduction to Case Taking Methodology, as well as Diagnostic Techniques used by naturopaths, and then details treatment protocols and prescriptions to treat major health conditions within individual body systems. Special sections on naturopathic treatment at various stages of the life cycle (paediatrics, pregnancy, aging), and complex health conditions (e.g. HIV, Cancer, pain management), are also covered.
Comprehensive appendices provide additional clinically important material, including reference levels for laboratory medical tests, nutrient food values, traditional Chinese medical diagnosis, and drug-CAM and chemotherapeutic and drug-CAM interaction tables. This text will be essential reading for naturopathic students and practicing naturopaths, for practical application of their skills in a clinical setting, in addition to advancing their knowledge of evidence-based complementary medicine interventions. The book will also be a valuable resource on naturopathic practice for Allied Health and medical practitioners.
Table of Contents
Preface Acknowledgments About the editors Contributors Reviewers Part A Naturopathic clinical skills 1 Naturopathic case taking 2 Naturopathic diagnostic techniques Part B Common clinical conditions Section 1 Gastrointestinal system 3 Irritable bowel syndrome: constipation-predominant (C-IBS) 4 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease 5 Food allergy/intolerance Section 2 Respiratory system 6 Respiratory infections and immune insufficiency 7 Asthma 8 Congestive respiratory disorders Section 3 Cardiovascular system 9 Atherosclerosis and dyslipidaemia 10 Hypertension and stroke 11 Chronic venous insufficiency Section 4 Nervous system 12 Clinical depression 13 Chronic generalised anxiety 14 Insomnia Section 5 Endocrine system 15 Adrenal exhaustion 16 Diabetes type 2 17 Thyroid abnormalities Section 6 Female reproductive system 18 Dysmenorrhoea and menstrual complaints 19 Endometriosis 20 Polycystic ovarian syndrome 21 Menopause Section 7 Musculoskeletal system 22 Osteoarthritis 23 Fibromyalgia Section 8 Integumentary system 24 Acne vulgaris 25 Inflammatory skin disorders-atopic eczema and psoriasis Section 9 Urogenital system 26 Benign prostatic hypertrophy 27 Recurrent urinary tract infection Part C Specialised clinical conditions 28 Autoimmunity 29 Cancer Part D Clinical naturopathy across the life cycle 30 Paediatrics 31 Fertility, preconception care and pregnancy 32 Ageing and cognition Part E Integrative naturopathic practice 33 Bipolar disorder with psychotic symptoms 34 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 35 Chronic fatigue syndrome 36 Human immunodeficiency virus 37 Polypharmacy and pain management Part F Appendices 1 Drug-herb interaction chart 2 Chemotherapy drugs and concurrent complementary therapy 3 Food sources of nutrients 4 Laboratory reference values 5 Factors affecting nutritional status 6 Taxonomic cross-reference of major herbs 7 Traditional Chinese medicine: the six evils 8 Traditional Chinese medicine: tongue diagnosis 9 Traditional Chinese medicine: pulse diagnosis 10 Systematic review of herbal immunomodulators
