The 25 Principles described in this book share stories and outline studies that identify and support methods of training, handling, and caring for horses that constitute a safe, healthy, non-stressful, and pain-free environment.
Allen M. Schoen Book order
Dr. Schoen is a pioneer in veterinary acupuncture and natural therapies, integrating conventional and alternative medicine since 1981. His extensive clinical experience, teaching, and research have led to a unique integrative approach to animal healthcare, informed by the latest discoveries. His work aims to bring complementary therapies into mainstream veterinary acceptance. He is driven by a profound belief in the integral role of compassion and kindness in the healing process for all beings.
- 2015
- 1998
Complementary and alternative veterinary medicine: Principles and practice
- 820 pages
- 29 hours of reading
This book provides readers with an introduction to unconventional modes of therapy, including practitioners' perspectives on specific therapies. It is divided into 9 sections: history, and underlying principles of alternative medicine, nutrition, physical medicine, energetic medicine, botanical medicine, homeopathy, miscellaneous therapies, integration into veterinary practice, and complementary and alternative perspectives. Some of the many topics covered are nutritional therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, physical therapy, kinesiology, laser therapy, magnetic field therapy, bioenergetic medicine, herbal therapy, ayurvedic medicine, and homeopathy. The appendixes include resources, including suppliers, web sites, recommended texts and periodicals, organizations, databases, and diagnostic software. Discusses alternative therapies for specific conditions Covers principles and controversies of alternative therapies Includes numerous clear illustrations to show how alternative therapies are applied
