Trick or Treatment: The Undeniable Facts About Alternative Medicine - Couverture rigide

Singh, Simon; Ernst, Edzard

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0393066614 ISBN 13 : 9780393066616

Editeur : W W Norton & Co Inc, 2008

Synopsis

Trick or Treatment In this groundbreaking analysis, more than 30 of the most popular alternative healing treatments--acupuncture, homeopathy, aromatherapy, reflexology, chiropractic, and herbal medicines--are examined for their benefits and potential dangers. 16 illustrations. Full description

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Prince Charles is a staunch defender and millions of people swear by it; most UK doctors consider it to be little more than superstition and a waste of money.

Welcome to the world of alternative medicine.

In Trick or Treatment? the truth about the efficacy of alternative medicine is rigorously addressed for the first time by the scientist uniquely qualified to do so: Professor Edzard Ernst, the world's first professor of complementary medicine. Having spent over a decade at Exeter University meticulously analyzing the bewildering evidence for and against alternative therapies, this former practitioner of both traditional and complementary medicine brings no bias to the subject.

Writing with him is the respected science writer, Simon Singh, who also brings his considerable scientific knowledge and scrupulous impartiality to this most controversial subject. Together, they deliver a hard-hitting, yet honest examination of more than thirty of the most popular treatments, such as Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Chiropractic and Herbal medicines.

Whether you are an ardent follower, sceptic or just plain baffled by the subject, Trick or Treatment? is a groundbreaking guide which finally lays to rest the doubts and contradictions that have dogged this subject for so long. Written with authority, integrity and clarity, this book delivers the ultimate verdict on alternative medicine.

Quatrième de couverture :

Welcome to the world of alternative medicine.

Prince Charles is a staunch defender and millions of people swear by it; most UK doctors consider it to be little more than superstition and a waste of money. But how do you know which treatments are effective and which are potentially harmful?Now you can find out.

Edzard Ernst is the world's first professor of complementary medicine and Simon Singh is the author of several international bestsellers. Together they have written the definitive book on alternative medicine. It is honest, impartial, hard-hitting and provides a thorough examination of more than thirty of the most popular treatments, including acupuncture, homeopathy, reflexology, chiropractic therapy and herbal medicine.Whether you are a follower, sceptic or just baffled by the subject, Trick or Treatment? delivers the ultimate verdict on alternative medicine with clarity, scientific rigour and absolute authority.

'A definitive - if controversial - guide to what works, and what doesn't.It makes indispensable, if sometimes alarming, reading' Daily Mail

'Its up to date scientific evidence provides a good reference point for anyone thinking of spending money on alternative treatments' Breast Cancer Care News

'This book is good; very good. It is well researched and written in a most readable style' HealthWatch

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À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: W W Norton & Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0393066614
• ISBN 13: 9780393066616
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 342