Diabetes (INTEGRATIVE HEALTH SERIES)

Diabetes offers an integrative approach to the treatment of this chronic illness. The author argues that as well as the more traditional medical means of treatment such as insulin, glucose testing and blood sugar monitoring, the patient now has at his disposal a host of available complementary medicines. This book is intended as resource material for patients to discuss alternative treatments with their Doctor. Complementary medicine is rapidly taking its place as part of mainstream health care; here, the author discusses how to develop an effective personalised programme to be adopted in conjunction with traditional treatments, which include: * Herbal medicines, Chinese medicines and homeopathic remedies. * Natural treatments that assist the natural healing process. * Nutritional information that stabilises weight and promotes a balanced diet. * Massage, yoga, acupuncture, and mediation for balancing the body and mind