Consumers look to health professionals for guidance on how to integrate complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies into their lifestyles, yet most health care professionals are trained only in conventional practices. This book provides the background necessary to understand CAM nutrition practices and how they are being integrated into conventional care.. Working within a framework that integrates complementary and alternative therapies with conventional nutrition practice, the book includes case studies that illustrate key points. The authors examine controversial issues surrounding CAM practice and review issues related to integrating them with conventional therapies. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.