Natural Methods for Equine Health - Couverture souple

Bromiley, Mary W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0632038187 ISBN 13 : 9780632038183

Editeur : Blackwell Science Ltd, 1994

Synopsis

This volume is an introduction to the holistic methods for treating horses. It covers herbalism, including the plants which provide the necessary minerals and vitamins for equine health, homeopathy, with suitable remedies and the conditions for which they are appropriate, and acupuncture. Sections on massage and passive stretching are also included, setting out in detail how the reader can become proficient in both techniques.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Complimentary or "alternative" therapies are very much in vogue as the world appreciates the problems of relying on chemical drugs. This book introduces the concept of holistic methods of treatment by describing the interaction of the body systems. Herbalism and its practice throughout the ages is explained, including the plants which provide the necessary minerals and vitamins for equine health. The practice of homeopathy is described, with suitable remedies and the conditions for which they are appropriate. The application to horses of acupuncture based on traditional Chinese medicine and the necessity for accurate diagnosis and in–depth knowledge are explained. Sections on massage and passive stretching are also included, setting out in detail how the reader can become proficient in both techniques.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Science Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0632038187
• ISBN 13: 9780632038183
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible