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| alternative medicine books free download: More Harm than Good? Edzard Ernst, Kevin Smith, 2018-01-11 This book reveals the numerous ways in which moral, ethical and legal principles are being violated by those who provide, recommend or sell ‘complementary and alternative medicine’ (CAM). The book analyses both academic literature and internet sources that promote CAM. Additionally the book presents a number of brief scenarios, both hypothetical and real-life, about individuals who use CAM or who fall prey to ethically dubious CAM practitioners. The events and conundrums described in these scenarios could happen to almost anyone. Professor emeritus of complementary medicine Edzard Ernst together with bioethicist Kevin Smith provide a thorough and authoritative ethical analysis of a range of CAM modalities, including acupuncture, chiropractic, herbalism, and homeopathy. This book could and should interest all medical professionals who have contact to complementary medicine and will be an invaluable reference for patients deliberating which course of treatment to adopt. |
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| alternative medicine books free download: Studies In The History Of Alternative Medicine Roger Cooter, 1988-11-24 A collection of essays focused largely on the 19th century when alternative medicine as opposed to orthodox medicine was not accepted as professional. Historians in this book explore the dissent which arose in various local and national contexts. |
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Finished Timelines and Scenarios | alternatehistory.c…
Jan 19, 2006 · This is a forum for finished, complete alternate history timelines and scenarios. Each new …
Alternate History Discussion: After 1900
Mar 18, 2025 · General discussion about alternate history scenarios where the divergence from real history …
Making History Sandbox: An Alternate History Map Timelin…
Feb 23, 2021 · Hi guys, I just completed this webapp for making map timelines, with some premade scenarios …
Alternate History Discussion: Before 1900 | alternatehistory.com
Mar 5, 2019 · General discussion about alternate history scenarios where the divergence from real history occurs before 1900 AD. Post "what if" questions and talk about the results.
Alternate History Maps and Graphics | alternatehistory.com
Jun 20, 2023 · Post user created images, such as flags and maps of alternate timelines.
Finished Timelines and Scenarios | alternatehistory.com
Jan 19, 2006 · This is a forum for finished, complete alternate history timelines and scenarios. Each new thread must start with a scenario at least 2000 words long, and...
Alternate History Discussion: After 1900
Mar 18, 2025 · General discussion about alternate history scenarios where the divergence from real history happens from 1900 AD onward. Post "what if" questions and talk about the results. …
Making History Sandbox: An Alternate History Map Timeline …
Feb 23, 2021 · Hi guys, I just completed this webapp for making map timelines, with some premade scenarios included to kick things off. Custom regions are also possible via importing …
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Jun 2, 2025 · Alternate history discussion forumGeneral discussion about alternate history scenarios where the divergence from real history occurs before 1900 AD. Post "what if" …
roman empire | alternatehistory.com
May 19, 2025 · Possible alternatives to Byzantium as the site of the ERE's Capital? What are the most likely sites for a Eastern Roman capital which would be a suitable enough alternative had …
world war 2 | alternatehistory.com
May 3, 2025 · Threadmarks: An Alternative Concept Design for the Scharnhorst Class. Post One Greetings All I'll start this thread by apologizing, as I only found the thread Germany builds …
world war 1 | alternatehistory.com
May 4, 2025 · Most threads and discussions regarding alternative endings to the First World War revolve around either a quick, decisive victory in 1914 - most often on the basis of the …
Alternate History Discussion: After 1900 | alternatehistory.com
Jan 25, 2012 · General discussion about alternate history scenarios where the divergence from real history happens from 1900 AD onward. Post "what if" questions and talk about the results. …
