Holistic health and healing Book

As complementary medicine has moved into the American mainstream, health-care practitioners are increasingly being asked for more natural health-care options that stress prevention and promote well- being. For nurses and other health-care providers, Bright (School of Nursing, U. of Massachusetts, Amherst) presents an overview of the history, philosophy, and uses of 16 common complementary and alternative medicine therapeutics. They are organized into three categories: holistic healing modalities, such as imagery and massage; Western complementary healing practices, such as naturopathy and homeopathy; and Eastern healing systems, including Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)