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Complementary and Alternative Medicinal Approaches for Enhancing Immunity
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Ancient therapeutic systems have played a tremendous role in health preservation all around the globe for thousands of years; even the earliest humans on earth had used these approaches along with simple surgical procedures for the betterment of their health. Complementary and Alternative Medicinal Approaches for Enhancing Immunity examines various aspects of health and diseases and the importance of basic but essential factors for the preservation of health and management of diseases.

Concisely written, the author discusses ancient ways to enhance self-healing abilities and stimulate the immune system such as, fasting, meditation, acupuncture, cupping therapy, balneotherapy and aromatherapy. The importance of nutrition and diet is also examined as it plays a crucial role in the prevention and causation of diseases.

Additional features include:


Discusses how the integration of various CAM modalities helps in enhancing self-healing abilities and boosts the human immune system.


Contains various topics from different systems of medicines that are taught widely as individual courses or discussed broadly in several institutes.


Reviews Eastern pharmacotherapy and how using certain herbs, minerals, and animal-based products aids in maintaining health and alleviating diseases.

Using evidence-based knowledge taken from ancient literature and recently published articles, this book will inform readers on the importance of holistic health approaches and some ancient treatment modalities that enhance the immune system to combat diseases.


Contents:

Part I

Traditional Approaches and Immunity

Chapter 1

Concept of Traditional medicinal system and Holistic health

Chapter 2

Role of nutrition and diet therapy in boosting immunity

Chapter 3

Fasting: A Spiritual and physical cleansing for strengthening the human immune system

Chapter 4

Cupping therapy and immune system

Chapter 5

Do Exercise and Yoga improve the quality of life?

Chapter 6

Psycho-immuno-modulatory benefits of Aromatherapy

Chapter 7

Stress management and meditation

Chapter 8

Balneotherapy and hydrotherapy

Chapter 9

Circadian rhythm: sleep and wake cycle can affect the immune system

Chapter 10

The healing benefits of Acupuncture

Chapter 11

Autoimmune diseases and a multidisciplinary approach towards cancer

Part II

Traditional Pharmacotherapy and Immunity

Chapter 12

Common medicines from Herbs, minerals and animal sources

Chapter 13

Honey and its immuno-stimulatory activities

Chapter 14

Therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa (blackseed)

Chapter 15

Nutritional and medicinal properties of Camel milk

Chapter 16

Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and other beneficial effects of Allium sativum (Garlic

Chapter 17

Camelia Sinensis: Immunological and other Health Benefits of Tea

Chapter 18

Lemongrass: medicinal benefits and uses

Chapter 19

Moringa oleifera: A multipurpose herb

Chapter 20

Role of Curcuma Longa and its constituents, especially Curcumin in prevention and management of diseases

Chapter 21

Religious aspects and medicinal uses of Salvadora Persica (Miswak)

Chapter 22

Nutritional and medicinal benefits of Ficus carica

Chapter 23

What milk and dairy products can do for the human body

Chapter 24

Triphala: A compound detoxifying herbal preparation


PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN-13: 9781032191751
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: August, 2022
Pages: 560
Weight: 662g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: General Practice, Immunology

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