"This Sourcebook will help lay readers understand the issues and controversies surrounding alternative and complementary medicine. It provides an overview of the diverse families of therapy and offers in-depth descriptions of some of the most common practices, including acupressure, acupuncture, aromatherapy, ayurveda, bioelectromagnetics, environmental medicine, essence therapy, food and nutrition therapy, herbal therapy, homeopathy, imaging, massage, naturopathy, reflexology, relaxation and meditation, sound therapy, vitamin and mineral therapy, yoga, and more."--Jacket.