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A health care consumer advocate charges that American hospitals and doctors are not held accountable to their patients, that the pharmaceuticals manufacturers are often corrupt, and that the American Medical Association unduly influences government health policy.
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The Complete Book of Complementary Therapies gives you the information you need to use more than 25 widely practiced and proven therapies for maximum health and well-being. Learn the reflexology points that will help to ease back pain. Find out which herbs quiet a cough. Discover the benefits of hydrotherapy, kinesiology, shiatsu, naturopathy, dance and music therapy - and more!This essential, comprehensive reference guide describes everyday symptoms in simple, clear language - then gives concise advice on the complementary therapies that can be used to relieve them; lists more than 25 popular forms of natural remedies and therapies that can safely be used at home to treat hundreds of maladies; provides valuable information on choosing a therapist or practitioner; contains specific and practical instructions for using therapies, such as reflexology, massage, herbal therapy, biofeedback, aromatherapy, meditation and more - all with clear illustrations and photographs; and includes a complete appendix containing contact addresses for professional associations and related organizations.
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