Holism and Complementary Medicine: Origins and Principles
Alternative Medicine Holistic Health Natural Medicine Herbalism Integrative Medicine Medical Textbook Complementary Medicine Family Medicine
Vincent Di Stefano’s Holism and Complementary Medicine: Origins and Principles is the single-volume crash-course that students, clinicians, and wellness-minded readers keep on their desks long after the semester ends. First released in 2006 by Australia’s leading academic publisher, Allen & Unwin, this 240-page trade paperback distills centuries of herbal, naturopathic, osteopathic, and mind–body wisdom into a coherent map of holistic care. Di Stefano—an experienced family physician and educator—traces each complementary therapy back to its historical roots, then shows how it can be woven into everyday family-medicine practice without abandoning evidence-based rigor. The result is a rare textbook that satisfies both the curiosity of newcomers and the clinical hunger of seasoned practitioners searching for integrative strategies.
What makes this edition especially collectible is its balance of depth and accessibility. Complex topics such as homeopathic philosophy, traditional Chinese diagnostics, and the energetic models underlying acupuncture are laid out in plain English, supported by charts, case vignettes, and extensive referencing. Readers come away understanding not only what each modality offers, but why it works within the larger framework of holism—treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. The book’s compact 9" × 6" format and durable binding mean it travels easily from classroom to clinic to kitchen table, while the clean, unmarked interior of this gently used copy ensures distraction-free study.
Because the title has stayed in steady demand on second-hand markets, well-preserved copies like this one—light shelf rub only along the bottom edge, no highlighting, names, or dog-eared pages—command a premium. Whether you are building a professional library in family medicine, expanding your herbalism reference shelf, or simply seeking a trustworthy guide to natural health options for your household, this copy delivers authoritative content in near-pristine condition at a fraction of new-book prices.
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