Alternative Medicine: A Critical Assessment of 202 Modalities

The global market for alternative medicine (AM) is expected to reach nearly US $200 billion by 2025, with consumers prone to making wrong, unwise, or dangerous therapeutic decisions due to misleading and false information. This book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of AM.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 401 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Alternative medicine (AM) has gained significant popularity, with approximately 40% of the US general population having utilized alternative treatment in the past year. In Germany, this figure stands at around 70%. The global market for AM is projected to reach nearly US $200 billion by 2025, with a significant portion of these funds originating from consumers. However, consumers are often subjected to misleading and false information regarding AM, leading to incorrect, unwise, or even dangerous therapeutic decisions that can jeopardize their health and result in financial loss.

To address this issue, this book serves as a valuable reference text, aimed at guiding consumers through the complex world of AM. The second edition of this book includes over 50 additional treatments, as well as updates on numerous others, ensuring that readers have access to the most current and comprehensive information available.

In conclusion, the prevalence of AM and the potential risks associated with it underscore the importance of providing consumers with accurate and reliable information. This book aims to fulfill that role, empowering consumers to make informed decisions about their healthcare and avoiding the potential pitfalls of alternative medicine.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031107092
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2022