Integrative Rheumatology: Concepts, Algorithms, and Therapeutics

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INTEGRATIVE RHEUMATOLOGY is the first and only textbook to detail the scientific basis for the natural and integrative treatment of each of the major systemic autoimmune diseases. Written with students in mind, the text begins with the "basics" of history taking and physical examination, as well as fundamental and advanced laboratory testing. Chapter 1 also includes important information on patient management, to ensure quality of care, safe patient management, and limited practitioner liability. Chapter 2 explores in exquisite detail the naturopathic concept of "Re-establishing the Foundation for Health", which is an essential prerequisite to the successful management of systemic inflammation and chronic disease. Chapter 3 reviews conservative treatments for musculoskeletal pain, with an emphasis on physiotherapeutic, nutritional and botanical interventions. Chapter 4 delves deep into the pioneering concepts that have made Dr. Vasquez one of the most prolific authors and sought-after presenters in alternative medicine; in this chapter, he reviews the roles of multifocal dysbiosis, xenobiotic immunotoxicity, orthoendocrinology, and pro-inflammatory nutrigenomics in the initiation and perpetuation of autoimmunity and chronic inflammatory diseases. The next few chapters detail each of the major systemic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis and scleroderma, psoriatic arthritis, Sjogren s syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, sarcoidosis, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, polymyalgia rheumatica, temporal arteritis, Wegener s granulomatosis, vasculitides, and Behcet's Disease. The text concludes with a chapter of additional concepts and monographs on the nutritional interventions used most commonly in the clinical practice of natural medicine. This textbook is intended for health science students, as well as doctorate-level clinicians of all professions.

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