{"product_id":"complementary-medicine-for-veterinary-technicians-and-nurses-isbn-9781394172016","title":"Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses","description":"\u003cb\u003eTimely update of a practical reference book in complementary medicine with expansion of bibliographies, nutrition and diet, treatments, and therapies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eComplementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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, \u003ci\u003eComplementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a highly qualified author with significant experience in the field, \u003ci\u003eComplementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e covers sample topics such as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTCM theory, chiropractic medicine, veterinary orthopedic manipulation (VOM), osteopathy, homeopathy, aromatherapy, and veterinary NAET\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHomotoxicology, applied kinesiology (AK), bach flower therapy, glandulars, cold laser therapy, magnetic therapy, ozone therapy, and prolotherapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBioNutritional analysis (BNA), immuno-augmentative therapy (IAT), color therapy, rife, EAV\/Biotron, and animal communicators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetoxification, nutraceuticals, general nutrition, trigger point therapy, reiki, shiatsu, tuina, underwater treadmill therapy, and herbal pharmacy procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRole of conventional medicine in a holistic practice, ozone therapy, pulsing magnetic field therapy, and assisi loop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA unique resource covering different modalities that can be used to effectively treat health problems in animal patients,\u003ci\u003e Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for veterinary technicians and nurses, along with veterinarians and dedicated pet owners who wish to move beyond basic consumer resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Second Edition xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Original Edition xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 What Is Holistic Medicine? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Role of the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nurse in the Holistic Practice 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Legal Implications 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Introduction to Modalities 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Holistic Training for Veterinary Technicians: Rehabilitation and Hospice Care 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Touch Therapies 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Detoxification and Fasting 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Holistic Diet and Nutrition 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Nutraceuticals 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 More Treatments with a Certification Program 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Other Commonly Employed Modalities 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Other Less Commonly Used Modalities 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Glossary 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Alphabetical List of Holistic Veterinary Modalities 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3: Where to Go for More Help 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4: Questions to Help Define the Scope of Your Practice 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5: Patient History Chart 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 6: Consent Form 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 7: Vaccination Consent Form 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 8: Writing Case Reports 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 9: Special Diets for Disease Problems 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 10: Analysis of Some Homemade Diets 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 11: Doses for Herbs 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 12: Dosing Schedule for Homotoxicology Formulas 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 13: Alphabetical List of Bach Flower Remedies 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 14: How to Find a Holistic Veterinarian 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 15: Inventory Management 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 16: Medicating and Grooming 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 307\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy Scanlan, DVM (University of California, Davis), MSFP\u003c\/b\u003e is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and practices complementary and alternative medicine in Siskiyou County, California. She is a past-President of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, past Executive Director of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation, and a past-President of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association. She is currently an Alternative Veterinary Medicine Consultant for Veterinary Information Network, and Special Projects Manager and liaison to the Registry of Approved Continuing Education for the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies, in Queensland, Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimely update of a practical reference book in complementary medicine with expansion of bibliographies, nutrition and diet, treatments, and therapies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eComplementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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, \u003ci\u003eComplementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e provides thorough coverage of integrative veterinary medicine in a user-friendly, digestible format. 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