Alternative Medicine

by Christine A. Larson

Book Overview

Every day, newspapers and television news programs present stories on the latest controversies over healthcare and medical advances, but they do not have the space to provide detailed background on the issues. Websites and weblogs provide information from activists and partisans intent on presenting their side of a story. But where can students - or even ordinary citizens - go to obtain unbiased, detailed background on the medical issues affecting...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313337187
• ISBN13: 9780313337185
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 9.6"

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Regarding Naturopathy's Science-Ejected Vitalism:

This book abundantly illustrates the central figment of naturopathy: the science-ejected concept of vitalism {'purposeful life spirit'}. I quote: "the six basic principles of naturopathy [...include] 'the healing power of nature' [...which] refers to connecting with nature, or the life force [...] the 'healing power of nature' involves a connection with this life force [p.005]." -r.c.