Information on... Alternative Medicine

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Organisations

(* Member of the Evangelical Alliance)

Reachout Trust
24 Ormond Road, Richmond, Surrey TW10 6TH.
Tel/Fax: 0845 241 2158
Email: Use the Contact form on the website below
Website: www.reachouttrust.org
The aims of the trust are to examine cults, occult, new age groups in the light of the Christian gospel. It produces several informative publications on issues relating to alternative medicine, two of which are found in the booklist below. See the website for a full list of their publications.

Professional Christian Bodies

Christian Medical Fellowship*

6 Marshalsea Road, London SE1 1HL
Tel: 020 7234 9660. Fax: 020 7234 9661.
Email: Use the form on the website below.
Website: www.cmf.org.uk
The Christian Medical Fellowship is a Christian organisation encouraging Christian doctors and medical students to deepen their faith and to act competently and with compassion in their medical practice. They produce a range of resources looking at all sorts of issues facing the medical profession from a Christian perspective.

The Christian Therapists Network*
6, Lambourne House, Mallow Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4TQ.
Tel: 07986 433493
Email: email@ctn.org.uk
Website: www.ctn.org.uk
The Christian Therapists Network (CTN) supports Christians who work in the Allied Health Professions and is affiliated to the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF) as a professional group. Their website includes resources and book reviews including some on alternative medicine.

Heatlcare Christian Fellowship
26 Wenvoe Terrace Barry CF62 7ES
Tel: 01446 418271
Website: www.hcfbii.givengain.org
A fellowship for Christian healthcare workers that aims to promote Christ-centred, Biblically based (holistic) healthcare.

Christian Nurses and Midwives
6 Marshalsea Road, London SE1 1HL
Tel: 020 7234 9668
Website: www.cnm.org.uk

Web resources and books

Alternative Medicine
The CMF website has a section dedicated to Alternative Medicine with articles and book reviews.
Visit: www.cmf.org.uk/publications/content.asp?context=tag&tag=alternative medicine&id=4

True or Force - An investigation into Alternative Medicine.
A5 pack covering Homoeopathy, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Alexander Technique, Hypnosis, Meditation, Tai Chi, Feng Shui, Reiki, Bach Flower Remedies, Yoga, and Shiatsu.
From Reachout Trust, £5.50. For a complete pack of information. Individual infomation sheets on the specific therapies and techniques listed above are available for 40p each. www.reachouttrust.org

Complementary Therapies by A Harrison
Part of Reachout Trust's 'An investigation into Series', Features interviews with practitioners.
From Reachout Trust, £2.25. www.reachouttrust.org

Handle With Care
An Evangelical Alliance report on alternative medicine providing general principles on how to approach this area in a way that is consistent with the Christian faith. A good starting point for Christians wanting to get a handle on alternative therapies also pointing the interested reader towards further research. Please note that some of the contact details may have changed since the publication date.
Available the Evangelical Alliance's website: www.eauk.org/resources/publications/online.cfm

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Should Christians be Involved?
By Robina Coker
From A Christian perspective this thought provoking book explores the background to Complementary and alternative medicine, explains evaluation, examines evidence, and so provides a framework from which to make healthy choices in healthcare. Includes a look at acupuncture, Bach flower remedies, craniosacral therapy, homoeopathy, reflexology and Reiki.
Published by CMF March 2008 ISBN 978096747384 Price £8.00

Basic Questions on Alternative Medicine
By Stweart and Kilner
From the Bio Basics series this a collection of short articles that look at different aspects of topic from a Christian perspective.
Published by Kregel Publications October 2002 ISBN 9780825430718 Price £3.88

A Time to heal -A Contribution Towards the Ministry of Healing
A Time to Heal is a report from the Church of England on the ministry of healing. It is a valuable resource for clergy and laity within the Church of England and its ecumenical partners, health-care professionals and those involved in training for ministry.
Published by Church House Publishing, 2000. ISBN 0715138375.
Available from Church House Publishing www.chbookshop.co.uk. Price: £19.99

A Time to Heal Handbook
A summary version of the longer A Time to Heal report from Church House Publishing.
Published by Church House Publishing, 2000. ISBN 0715138383.
Available from Church House Publishing www.chbookshop.co.uk. Price: £3.95.

Alternative Medicine - The Christian Handbook
By Donal O'Mathuna & Walt Larimore
This book, endorsed by the Christian Medical Association of USA, is an attempt to evaluate alternative medicine, bringing together both faith and science. It is packed with valuable information and is particularly useful as a handbook for Christian carers who do not have opportunity to research these areas for themselves.
Published Zondervan, 2001. ISBN 0310235847. Price: £14.99

Hard Questions about Health and Healing
By Andrew Fergusson
Readable yet researched, this book is for professionals and public who want credible answers to hard questions including: What are health, healing and healthcare? What are 'gifts of healing'? Why is complementary / alternative medicine so popular? Do healing miracles happen today? Why does God allow suffering?
Published by CMF London, 2005.
Available from the Christian Medical Fellowship. Price: £10.00

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