Today, certain health conditions are not always best served by conventional medicine. Learn the ins and outs of integrative medicine with this comprehensive guide from the internal medicine experts at the Mayo Clinic. Once believed to be an alternative approach to patient care, recent studies have shown that integrative medicine is a valid option for reducing chronic pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, as well as overall wellness. In fact, 1 in 3 American adults uses integrative medicine to boost their physical health. Whether utilized on its own or in combination with a conventional treatment plan, integrative medicine can be a natural, noninvasive way for patients to take charge of their health and wellbeing. From meditation and various spiritual practices, to spa treatments and medicinal herbs, readers can learn the ins and outs of popular integrative therapies, and ultimately decide if integrative medicine is right for them. -- From publisher's description.

"Conventional remedies meet alternative therapies to transform health" -- Cover. "Updated and revised version of our popular alternative medicine book"--Cover. Includes index.

What is integrative medicine? -- Making wellness the focus of care -- Mind-body techniques -- Chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation -- Massage therapy -- Acupuncture -- Herbs and supplements -- Spa : Rejuvenating mind, body and spirit -- Other approaches -- Integrative therapy for common conditions -- The brain-body connection -- Is integrative medicine right for you? -- Next steps.