Rev. ed. of: Complementary/alternative therapies in nursing / Mariah Snyder, Ruth Lindquist, editors. 5th ed. c2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Complementary/alternative therapies and cultural aspects of care -- Self as healer -- Presence -- Therapeutic listening -- Imagery -- Music intervention -- Humor -- Yoga -- Biofeedback -- Meditation -- Prayer -- Storytelling -- Journaling -- Animal-assisted therapy -- Light therapy -- Magnet therapy -- Healing touch -- Reiki -- Acupressure -- Reflexology -- Creating optimal healing environments -- Massage -- Exercise -- Tai chi -- Relaxation therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Herbal medicines -- Functional foods and nutraceuticals -- Integrating complementary therapies into nursing practice -- Integrating complementary therapies into education -- perspectives on future research.