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Includes bibliographical references and index. Alternative medicine. F64 Purdue University Calumet for all their support and enthusiasm as complementary and alternative medicine. The profession of nursing has advanced beyond the Western biomedical model to incorporate many healing tools used by our Asian, Latino, Native American, African, and European ancestors.
We are rapidly rediscovering that these ancient principles and practices have significant therapeutic value. The growth of consumer empowerment also fuels this movement.
