By Nancy Scanlan
Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses 2nd Edition PDF provides a broad overview of complementary veterinary medicine in general, designed as a reference book covering the most commonly used complementary modalities, with an explanation of each modality and its historical background, procedure guidelines, and usefulness, along with practical tips. A range of both common and lesser-known modalities are covered, including physical therapy, holistic nutrition, acupuncture, chiropractic, Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, and grief counseling.
The text enables readers to assist with procedures associated with holistic medicine and knowledgeably discuss treatment options with clients. Outlining the respective roles of technicians and veterinarians throughout, Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides thorough coverage of integrative veterinary medicine in a user-friendly, digestible format. The book provides clinically-relevant patient history and release forms, a glossary of terms, quick reference charts, and contact information for additional resources and training.
Features:
- TCM theory, chiropractic medicine, veterinary orthopedic manipulation (VOM), osteopathy, homeopathy, aromatherapy, and veterinary NAET
- Homotoxicology, applied kinesiology (AK), bach flower therapy, glandulars, cold laser therapy, magnetic therapy, ozone therapy, and prolotherapy
- BioNutritional analysis (BNA), immuno-augmentative therapy (IAT), color therapy, rife, EAV/Biotron, and animal communicators
- Detoxification, nutraceuticals, general nutrition, trigger point therapy, reiki, shiatsu, tuina, underwater treadmill therapy, and herbal pharmacy procedures
- Role of conventional medicine in a holistic practice, ozone therapy, pulsing magnetic field therapy, and assisi loop
Table of Contents
1. What Is Holistic Medicine?
- Definition of Holistic Medicine
- History of Holistic Medicine
- Holistic and Conventional Treatments
- Holistic Veterinarians vs. Holistic Human Medicine Practitioners
- Use of Holistic Medicine in Human Patients
- Cases Responsive to Holistic Medicine
- Lay (Unlicensed) Practitioners
- Integration with Conventional Medicine
- Research
- Telling the Difference Between Real and Fake
- Conclusion
- Summary
- References and Bibliography
2. Role of the Veterinary Technician or Nurse in Holistic Practice
- Technician’s Scope of Practice
- Holistic Examination Procedures
- The Holistic Pharmacy
- Summary
3. Legal Implications
- Herbs and Their Safety and Quality
- Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, Veterinarians
- Homeopathy and Herbalists
- Telephone Consultations
- Consent Forms
- Summary and Webliography
4. Introduction to Modalities
- Rehabilitation Therapy
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Hydrotherapy
- Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (tPEMFT)
- Hospice Care and Grief Therapy
- Human-Animal Bond
- TTouch, Massage Therapy, and Acupressure
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Shiatsu, Trigger Point Therapy, and Reiki
- Detoxification, Fasting, and Holistic Diets
- Nutraceuticals and Herbal Medicine
- Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation, Homeopathy, Acupuncture
- Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine, Chiropractic
- Bach Flower Remedies, Glandular Therapy, Magnetic Therapy
- Ozone, Hyperbaric, and Prolotherapy
- Color Therapy and Electroacupuncture
- Animal Communicators
- Summary
5. Holistic Training for Veterinary Technicians: Rehabilitation and Hospice Care
- Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Hydrotherapy
- Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (tPEMFT)
- Hospice Care
- References and Bibliography
6. The Touch Therapies
- TTouch and Massage Therapy
- Oriental Massage Therapies
- Acupressure and Shiatsu
- Trigger Point Therapy (Myofascial Release)
- Reiki
- References and Bibliography
7. Detoxification and Fasting
- Description, Purpose, and History
- How Detoxification Works
- Toxic Detox and Fasting Problems
- Lab Tests and Detoxification Methods
- Detoxification Using Herbs, Nutraceuticals, and Homeopathy
- Summary and Bibliography
8. Holistic Diet and Nutrition
- Description of Natural Diets
- Ingredients, By-Products, and Specific Diets for Conditions
- Prescribing Natural Diets
- Summary, References, and Webliography
9. Nutraceuticals
- Definition and Purpose
- Antioxidants, Vitamins, and Minerals
- Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega-9, and Fatty Acids
- Amino Acids, Probiotics, and Glycosaminoglycans
- Summary, References, and Bibliography
10. More Treatments with Certification Programs
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Herbal Medicine (Western and Chinese)
- Aromatherapy and Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM)
- Homeopathy and Equine Osteopathy
- Acupuncture and Acupressure
- Ayurvedic Medicine and Chiropractic
- Applied Kinesiology
- Summary, References, and Bibliography
11. Other Commonly Employed Modalities
- Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET)
- Bach Flower Remedies
- Glandular Therapy and Magnetic Therapy
- Ozone Therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Prolotherapy
- Homotoxicology
- Summary, References, and Bibliography
12. Other Less Commonly Used Modalities
- Immuno-Augmentive Therapy
- Color Therapy
- Rife Microscope and Beam Ray Machine
- Electro-Acupuncture and Animal Communicators
- Summary, References, and Bibliography
Appendices
- Glossary
- Alphabetical List of Holistic Veterinary Modalities
- Resources for Further Help
- Patient History and Consent Forms
- Writing Case Reports
- Special Diets for Disease Problems
- Analysis of Homemade Diets
- Herbal Doses and Homotoxicology Formulas
- Alphabetical List of Bach Flower Remedies
- Finding a Holistic Veterinarian
- Inventory Management
- Medicating and Grooming
- Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
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