Ayurvedic Medicine: The Principles of Traditional Practice
Ayurvedic Medicine brings the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda alive so that they are accessible to the complementary health practitioner of today. This book offers a clear, accessible and yet detailed guide to Ayurvedic herbalism. It encompasses a brief history of the growth of Ayurveda , a discussion of its fundamental principles, treatment strategies as well as the energetic approach of traditional Ayurvedic herbal pharmacy and pharmacology. It also emphasizes the importance of using sustainably harvested herbs in clinical practice. T
Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 7th Edition
Packing a remarkable amount of information in a compact format, this Handbook gives you an effective condensation of the clinical content of Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, the premier text in the field. In these pages, you'll find well-organized: charts, tables, and outlines summarizing key points; pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of all conditions encountered in the emergency room; new coverage of clinical protocols, fluid resuscitation, respiratory distress in children, and pelvic pain; chapter references to Emergency Medicine, 5th Edition for expanded review.
The new fourth edition of this textbook presents a clear account of neurology/neuroscience for students of medicine, physiology, neuroscience and bioscience. This edition integrates information on basic neurophysiology with functional neuroanatomy, core neurology and clinical cases and provides new material on channels and receptors, central motor system, 'higher' functions and development. The book has been completely redesigned in a larger format with new artwork to ensure that information is as clear and accessible as possible.
Part 1: Introducing specific examination techniques of children in different age groups (babies, infants and school children). Topics: medical history, object of the examination, objective measurements; examination of heart and circulation, lungs, abdomen, skin, musculoskeletal apparatus, head and throat, lymph nodes, genitalia and anus. Built into the program are many examples like sternal recessions, nasal flaring, clubbed fingers, pes valgoplanus, strabismus, retractile testis etc. Part 2: Some milestones of the psychomotor development in the stage of babies, infants and school children....
Describes the psychotherapeutic use of metaphor in its three basic forms: symbol, story and ritual. Case studies are used to illustrate metaphorical strategies for facilitating new patterns of thought. Exercises are also offered to help therapists develop confidence in thinking metaphorically.
