by Charles Theisler (Author)
Despite
tremendous gains in medical knowledge, most conditions are managed,
rather than cured, by medications. As a result, countless patients seek
supplemental modes of care to better control their symptoms and
conditions to improve their overall wellbeing. This reality spotlights
the need for adjuvant medical procedures.
Adjuvant
medical care refers to any supportive therapy that enhances the outcome
of medical measures already in place. Adjuvant care does not replace
primary or traditional treatments, but instead serves as add-on care to
the initial medical treatment plan prescribed by a health care provider.
The addition of one or more non-prescription therapies (e.g.,
nutritional support, over-the-counter remedies, home care, dietary
measures, supplements, etc.) to the primary medical management regimen
has become increasingly popular and mainstream thanks to scientific
studies that have documented favorable outcomes for many patients.
The
verifiable scientific merit of these additional medical options
demonstrates their usefulness in the treatment of many medical
conditions. The purpose of this handbook is to provide support to
doctors and patients who are interested in safe and effective
non-prescription and non-pharmacological medical therapies for specific
conditions to minimize symptoms and optimize recovery and quality of
life.
• Helps doctors and patients discover
additional therapies that can reduce pain, advance health outcomes,
minimize complications and disability, and extend life.
•
Presents safe, reliable, and practical options that are available to
reduce symptoms, maximize recovery, and positively augment the
management of a variety of conditions.
• Provides
medical insight into less traditional, yet often effective, supportive
options for enhancing and optimizing patient response to care.
This
book is a valuable resource for both doctors and patients who are
committed to achieving the best possible medical outcomes through a
variety of coordinated approaches.