Introduction
Introduction Consideration of complementary therapies has moved from specific therapies to integrating these procedures into the fabric of practice, education, and research. Nurses have taken the lead in that integration….
Magnet Therapy
Magnet Therapy Corjena K. Cheung Magnets have been used for healing purposes for centuries in many countries such as China, Egypt, Greece, and India. They are mentioned in the oldest…
Reflexology
Reflexology Thora Jenny Gunnarsdottir Reflexology is a complex complementary alternative therapy used globally for symptom management and for increasing well-being. In reflexology, the whole body has been mapped out in…
Acupressure
Acupressure Pamela Weiss-Farnan Touch has been central to the practice of nursing since its inception. This chapter describes a form of touch—and its application in nursing care—known in traditional Chinese…
Healing Touch
Healing Touch Alexa W. Umbreit All cultures, both ancient and modern, have developed some form of touch therapy as part of people’s desire to heal and care for one another….
Light Therapy
Light Therapy Niloufar Niakosari Hadidi This chapter provides a definition and overview of light therapy, its history, cultural applications, and scientific basis. It further expands on the use of light…
Introduction
Introduction The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) does not specify a distinct category for energy therapies but places them within “other CAM practices.” Nursing has used energy…
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Melissa H. Frisvold In the 21st century, the focus of the relationship between eating habits and health is changing from an emphasis on health maintenance through…
Herbal Medicines
Herbal Medicines Gregory A. Plotnikoff Herbs, and related natural products such as spices, are the oldest and most widely used form of medicine in the world. The use of herbs…
