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Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Multiple Sclerosis |  | Author: M.D. Allen C. Bowling Ph.D
Publisher: Demos Health
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 275
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 1932603549
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.83406
EAN: 9781932603545
ASIN: 1932603549
Publication Date: November 13, 2006
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The first edition of this authoritative book quickly became the single source for accurate and unbiased information on complementary and alternative medicine approaches for the management of MS symptoms. The second edition, completely updated throughout, reflects advances in the field since the book’s initial publication in 2001. Therapies are organized alphabetically so that readers can easily pinpoint a specific treatment and learn about its origins, merits, and possible uses in MS. In-depth discussions cover Naltrexone, acupuncture, biofeedback, chiropractic medicine, cooling therapy, yoga, diets, the use of supplements, herbs, vitamins, and minerals, and many other topics. This invaluable guide alerts MS patients and their families to new options for relief when conventional therapies are limited; directs them to therapies that are effective, low-risk, and inexpensive; and helps them recognize those that are ineffective, dangerous, and costly.
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 Up-to-Date Essential Reference September 12, 2009
CAROL MCMAHON (Stuart, FL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My doctor recommended this book and author. The doctor who wrote the book has researched everything from vitamins and herbs, to acupuncture, to the treatments about which we hear wonderful reports. Each potential therapy is explained. The author is honest about which therapies have been scientifically studied. He's forthright about some therapies that activate the immune system (causing possible problems in MS). He admits some therapies look promising, but need further study. He appears to be objective, yet will let the reader know of reports that sound promising, but have not been scientifically studied. As I read the book the first time I crossed out suggested treatments that are harmful and marked some to discuss with my doctor.
This book compiles a large amount of information into a ready reference source. Unlike many references, it is compact and easy to handle. It is organized alphabetically by therapy. The author explains each, tells what studies have been done in MS or reports that have been made. Dr. Bowling mentions the symptoms (if any)for which the therapy has proven effective. He explains potential side effects. Then he offers a conclusion based on that information.
This book is a "must have" for anyone with MS who wants to explore options outside of the traditional approved medical courses of action. It is not designed to take the place of traditional medicine, rather as a supplement. I highly recommend this book.
 CAM therapy for MS August 19, 2009
K. V. regan (cameron park, ca United States)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is a rather disappointing overall review of all the current literature already published about CAM and MS.
Essentially, there isn't anything new and unusual in this entire book. The author has merely linked all the curent theories together and listed the pros and cons of each, relative to MS.
Nothing new, nothing startling nothing of pending scientific value.
Old phrases on an old subject matter.
If you have MS, save your money for a book that actually has something to say, not one that merely repeats what others have already published. A waste of money.
Excellent choice March 3, 2009
J. Predham
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is exactly what I needed. I was already using herbs instead of drugs. This book helps me focus on what I really need to be taking to help my condition stay in remission. I was directed to this book, and glad I don't question the intuition.
Learned a lot July 30, 2008
nobleday (WA - United States)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I read this book while waiting to get in to see the MS Specialist to see if I had MS. I had never really paid attention to MS, at least the details of how it effects a person. As a person in recovery from alcohol and drugs, I wanted to see what alternatives exist.
I found the book full of hope. Got a good explaination of the disease and what it is. I like the fact that Dr. Bowling gives both sides of the arguement for a particular treatment and explains the type of studies done on it.
Once I got in to see the specialist, he was aware of this book and open to listening to my questions and discussing different alternatives. The MS Center offered some CAM mentioned in the book.
MS tool January 2, 2008
Joann Adams (Pasadena, CA United States)
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I had gotten so tired of all the internet information on MS, my brain was burned out. I had stopped reading anything on the subject for quite awhile. But, this book is worth keeping handy with its sensible and knowledgeable information. It also validates in many ways the path I had chosen to manage this horrible disease.
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