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The term Alternative Medicine encompasses many forms, and elicits at least as many opinions. This authoritative, objective set is in tune with the subjects that matter to students and researchers, presenting four volumes of current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Covering all aspects of the subjectTherapies, Conditions/Diseases, Herbs/Plants and Peoplethe Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine identifies 150 types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy. For the practitioner or interested patient, there are current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments.

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Discussion of the latest treatments for hair loss.

Reviews of hair loss treatment providers.

Price comparison of the latest treatments.

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Customer Reviews (1)

mediocre
i didn't liked that book, because i don't like the author : he's stupid and his way of moderate in Hairsite is oh so stupid you can't even imagine. To be perfectly honest : do a search on internet and you'll find as much as in this book with no money spend.

Stupid persons make stupid books because they are enough stupid to think people are as stupid as they are. Stupid idea, really. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by Thomson Gale on March 1, 2006. The length of the article is 616 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Manage expectations in treating pattern hair loss.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Damian McNamarra
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 37Issue: 3Page: 41(1)

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2006. The length of the article is 451 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Higher dose of finasteride improves female hair loss.(Dermatologic Therapy)
Author: Mary Ann Moon
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 37Issue: 5Page: 27(1)

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on February 1, 2002. The length of the article is 731 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Balance medical, surgical treatment of hair loss. (Start Early).
Author: Robert Finn
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33Issue: 2Page: 14(1)

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A must read for anyone losing their hair.
Dr. Gary Hitzig has improved my appearance and self image. I have had transplants by Dr. Hitzig which are truly undetectable, even to my own hair stylist.

His book is the bible for anyone losing their hair.

A must read for anyone considering Hair Transplantation!
Dr. Gary Hitzig explains his experience with hair loss and his ultimate solution with hair transplantation. This is a real common sense guide to hair loss and its treatment. You will enjoy the personal stories andperspective from a doctor who has dedicated his professional life totreating hair loss.

Anyone experiencing hair loss should read this book!The real Bald Truth, with lots of facts and anecdotal stories.

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.
"Gale's products are known to be thorough, well-researched, and good reference tools.This item is no exception...
This is a valuable resource for readers who are seeking information on complementary medicine and herbal remedies. The scope of this encyclopedia is comprehensive, but not definitive. Readers should use this as a supplement,.to professional healthcare consultation. This source has been a long-awaited product for the consolidation of general alternative medicine information."
-- ARBA (2002)

Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field -- including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer --appear as sidebars through the text. Included are 39 sidebars. Each volume contains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. There are more than 275 disease/condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries, and 150 therapies. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Dermatology Nursing, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on August 1, 2001. The length of the article is 3289 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hair Loss: An Overview.
Author: Fabiane Mulinari-Brenner
Publication: Dermatology Nursing (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 2001
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 13Issue: 4Page: 269

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, published by Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Inc. on July 1, 2005. The length of the article is 543 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Treatment of female pattern hair loss with oral antiandrogens.(WASHINGTON WHISPERS)
Publication: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2005
Publisher: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Inc.
Volume: 4Issue: 4Page: 517(1)

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