Alternative Therapies for Managing Diabetes

Medical treatment for diabetes is fast becoming more than a traditional treatment of specific symptoms.Alternative Therapies for Managing Diabetes covers the alternative treatments available to Type 2 and maturity-onset patients and explains how to incorporate them in one's own regimen, to benefit both the mind and body.It explains the strengths and weaknesses of various treatments, such as herbs, acupuncture, meditation, homeopathy, and magnets.Patients and doctors will find in this useful guide a safe, sensible approach to combating this common disease.

Amazon Sales Rank: #2177396 in Books Published on: 2001-09-18 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 336 pages

From the Author Alternative therapies can help people with diabetes, and diabetes educators are recommending them in tandem with conventional medical treatment.Certain therapies can help you control symptoms of diabetes, such as high blood sugar, and certain therapies help with some complications.This book takes a look at the scientific research and usefulness of the major alternative therapies such as acupuncture, medicinal herbs, homeopathy, meditation, biofeedback, yoga, hypnosis, vitamin and mineral supplements, chelation therapy, music therapy, aromatherapy, therapeutic touch, spiritual healing and more.Dietary changes are looked at in a fresh lightfor instance, it’s not widely known that many common foods such as garlic, onions, brewer’s yeast, and cinnamon can help people with diabetes, but an extensive list of these useful foods and foods to avoid is also included in the book.Several people who have managed diabetes with alternative therapies contribute personal interviews, and they add emotional depth to this useful, solid, timely information on alternative therapies.From the Back Cover As more people turn to nontraditional methods to improve and maintain good health, many diabetics and their health-care providers have discovered alternative ways to treat and live with diabetes.Alternative Therapies for Managing Diabetes clearly presents many of these new paths to wellness with a focus on treatment of Type 2 and maturity-onset diabetes.In this practical sourcebook, author David Drum shares his ideas on how you can incorporate one or more of these alternatives into your ongoing traditional medical treatments.He guides you through the different disciplines of alternative health, explaining both benefits and drawbacks, in a concise and down-to-earth manner.Topics include:A fresh look at nutrition Vitamin and mineral supplements Bodywork, including ma*sage and therapeutic touch Meditation and relaxation techniques Aromatherapy, homeopathy, magnet and color therapies And more!Alternative Therapies for Managing Diabetes also includes several accounts of people with diabetes who have successfully integrated nontraditional medicine with conventional treatments.It also contains an extensive resource section of websites and organizations that can offer more specific details on each of the therapies.Because of its sound advice and sensible manner, both you and your doctor will find this book a useful tool for navigating the world of alternative health treatments for diabetes.About the Author David Drum is a health writer based in Los Angeles, California.A widely-published journalist, he is the author or co-author of several health books including Making the Chemotherapy Decision, The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook, The Chronic Pain Sourcebook, Alternative Therapies for Managing Diabetes, and What Your Doctor Might Not Tell You About Fibroids.

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