About this item
How yoga, aromatherapy, teas, and more can help you get and stay well. Stress. Fatigue. Depression. Sleeping problems. Issues with focus and concentration. Headaches. Substance abuse. These are all common problems that teenagers deal with. We have long been acquainted with the conventional treatments of therapy and prescription medications. It turns out there are also many complementary and alternative therapies available that have evidence-based track records of success. This book presents therapies based around the five senses -- including acupressure, aromatherapy, yoga, sound/music therapy -- to help teens with their mental health. Each chapter reviews the signs and symptoms of a problem and presents detailed treatment protocols and therapies. This all-inclusive book is one-stop shopping for teens and parents looking for new, synergistic, and different ways to handle life's problems.
About the Author
As both a trained medical doctor on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and noted complementary and alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nada Milosavljevic, JD, MD, brings a rich and unique background to this book.
Milosavljevic is also the founder of the Integrative Health Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, and the first MD/Certified Tea Specialist (CTS) in the United States. She has earned her Certification in Integrative Medicine from the American Board of Physician Specialties.
She founded Sage Tonic, www.sagetonic.com to deliver an innovative holistic program for wellness. The Sage Tonic interactive mobile app and website deliver an easy and practical way to experience alternative therapies wherever users are. The company's goal is to empower users with the tools and information to make educated decisions about their health, and incorporate integrative practices in their everyday lives.
Prior to her medical career, she practiced law with a speciality in intellectual property. She lives in Boston and has a private medical practice in Newton, MA.
