Edited by a world-renowned clinical cardiologist, pharmacologist and clinical
researcher, along with two major figures in complementary medicine practice,
Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Cardiovascular Disease is the first
text to discuss all the major Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
practices that have been used for cardiovascular disease prevention and
treatment. The book includes discussions of the potential benefits and risks of
alternative therapies for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease, as
well as their integration into standard medical care. Therapies covered include
the use of nutriceuticals (vitamins, amino acid, and natural antioxidants and
minerals), herbal remedies (plus potential herbal remedy-drug interactions),
various psychological and relaxation approaches (mind/body therapies,