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OverviewWhat is integrative medicine?

Integrative medicine is an approach to wellness that combines:

You receive care from an individual practitioner or a team of providers, representing:

Traditional Western medicine: Providers who have completed formal medical training deliver conventional therapies. This approach focuses on evidence-based care. You may receive services from:

Complementary medicine: Healers may come from a variety of backgrounds. Some are board-certified in integrative medicine, meaning they passed rigorous exams. Others are licensed therapists.

They may be:

Integrative medicine uses a variety of techniques to deliver whole-person care. Complementary therapies work with traditional treatments to heal your mind, body and spirit.

Complementary therapies do not replace conventional treatments. They help you cope with symptoms, complications or side effects.

Many patients can benefit from integrative medicine. People with long-lasting (chronic) or complex medical conditions are particularly likely to benefit from these approaches. They may be living with:

Physical ailments

Mental illness

There are many complementary therapies, including:

Natural remedies

This treatment includes substances found in nature that help maximize nutrient levels. Natural remedies include:

Mind-body practices

Mind-body practices harness the connection between mental and physical dimensions of health. They include:

Bodywork

These therapies use the body to influence health and well-being. Bodywork may include:

Integrative medicine maximizes well-being with:

Complementary therapies may help people living with complex illnesses achieve:

Potential risks include:

Your outlook depends on your diagnosis, health history and treatments you receive. You can improve the likelihood of good results by:

You should be in contact with your healthcare provider throughout treatment. Letting them know about the complementary therapies you are receiving helps them tailor care to keep you safe.

A note from Cleveland Clinic

Integrative medicine combines conventional treatments and complementary therapies. This approach eases discomfort and promotes healing in people with complex diseases. Your care may include acupuncture, bodywork, supplements and more. These therapies can have side effects or affect your response to conventional therapies. Maintaining open communication with all your providers and healers can help you get the most out of treatment.

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A teal-blue tiki bar will float along the Potomac this spring and summer with the debut of the Potomac Tiki Club. The party-on-the-water craft is set to sail out of Georgetown Harbor, with room for 18 passengers, a semi-circular bar with seating, and a bathroom on board.

The floating tiki bar is from the founders of Sea Suite Cruises, who previously launched the first set of Potomac pedal boat bars dubbed Paddle Club. Now, this new, engine-powered 90-minute cruise will pass by landmarks like Georgetown University, The Kennedy Center, Watergate Hotel, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument. Find canned cocktails, Anheuser-Busch beers, wine, and seltzer on board on Potomac Tiki Club, and passenger can bring food along. Book a cruise for $45 to $55 per person here.

A secluded back patio in the West End will soon turn into D.C.s newest wine garden. In early May, Bottles Wine Garden will open at 2500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW between Georgetown and Foggy Bottom. Sommelier Erika Parjus is responsible for the 43-bottle wine list, with a focus on female winemakers and low-intervention winemaking from the vineyard to the cellar. The design firm //3877 is creating an 70-seat patio with foliage-covered walls, wine barrels as tables, and porch swings, along with a 50-seat indoor space. Bottles Wine Garden is spearheaded by Angie Duran, formerly of Centrolina and Piccolina.

The healthful restaurant chain co-founded by integrative medicine expert, Dr. Andrew Weil, is now open in Gaithersburg. True Food Kitchen opened Monday, April 25, for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch at 221 Rio Boulevard in the Rio Lakefront development. Theres an outdoor garden patio filled with herbs with seats for 124 diners, while the dining room for 171 is outfitted with chairs made out of recycled plastic soda bottles. Gluten-free quinoa strawberry pancakes and wild-caught tuna tostadas are on the spring menu.

U Streets gallery and retail space Legacy is partnering with downtowns artsy Eaton Hotel for a monthly go-go showcase. Happening the last Wednesday of every month, the party kicks off at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, with a concert by six-piece band T.O.B. and food and art for sale. Future concerts will include musicians curated from favorite D.C. go-go act like Backyard Band. Tickets to each monthly go-go installment of Return of the Mac are $25 in advance and $40 at the door.

The North Carolina-based company Bitty & Beaus Coffee will celebrate a grand opening on Saturday, April 30 for its new shop in Washington. Located at 3207 M Street NW, the franchise is the 12th store for the brand. The Wright family founded Bitty & Beau (named after their two children with Down syndrome) in 2016, paving a path for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to find meaningful employment.

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I am honored to be appointed on the Board of the Academic Consortium at such a pivotal time for integrative medicine," stated Dr, Majd.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) April 20, 2022

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is excited to announce NCCAOM Board Chair, Dr. Iman Majd, has been elected to the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Healths Board as an At-Large Director.

Dr. Majd, MD, MS, EAMP/L.Ac, Dip. ABFM, ABoIM, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), DABMA, ABIHM, Certified GUNN-IMS, is serving as the current Chair of the NCCAOM Board since March 2020 and as a Commissioner since 2013. As Board Chair, he has had a significant impact on furthering the organizations mission during unprecedented times for the NCCAOM due to the pandemic. Dr. Majd is also the Founding Director of the Ocher Center for Integrative Health Clinic at the University of Washington and an Integrative Medicine physician. In his practice, Dr. Majd, combines a whole-health approach with conventional medicine to optimize patients health.

I am honored to be appointed on the Board of the Academic Consortium at such a pivotal time for integrative medicine," stated Dr, Majd. With the growth of integrative medicine and the increase in demand for integrative medicine practitioners, my experience as the Chair of the NCCAOM Board and Founding Director, faculty member and physician at the Osher Center for Integrative Health Clinic at the University of Washington will further advance the mission of the Academic Consortium.

In pursuit of his passion for Integrative Medicine and acupuncture , and integration of non-conventional approaches into the mainstream medical practice, Dr. Majd became board-certified by the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABoIM). He currently serves as the Interim Director of Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Washington, and faculty at the UW Department of Family Medicine. His clinical and research interests include an integrative approach to neurodegenerative disorders, pain management and immune wellness. He is strongly committed to the notion of a more inclusive and collaborative health care model that embraces and incorporates different disciples in patient care.

The NCCAOM is so pleased of Dr. Majds appointment to the Academic Consortiums Board. Dr. Majds transformative leadership as the NCCAOM Chair has resulted in significant achievements and growth for the NCCAOM and this, coupled with his exemplary background and experience as an integrative medicine academic leader and clinician, will be a tremendous asset to the Consortium, said Mina Larson, M.S., MBA, CAE, NCCAOM CEO. This is also an opportunity for the NCCAOM to further collaborate with the Academic Consortium in its mission of advancing integrative medicine and health.

About NCCAOMThe National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is a non-profit 501(c)(6) organization established in 1982. NCCAOM certification or a passing score on the NCCAOM certification examinations are documentation of competency for licensure as an acupuncturist by 46 states plus the District of Columbia which represents 98 percent of the states that regulate acupuncture. All NCCAOM certification programs are currently accredited by the National Commission for Certification Agencies (NCCA). To learn more about acupuncture can help alleviate or relieve different health conditions, visit the NCCAOMs Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine News and Resource Center. To find an NCCAOM National Board-certified Acupuncturist in your area, click on Find a Practitioner at http://www.nccaom.org. For more information on AOM Day, please visit http://www.aomday.org.

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HUNTINGBURG Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is eager to announce the 10th annual Heartland Half Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3.

This yearsw race will happen in a new locationHuntingburg, Ind. This community, fun-filled event will include a half marathon, 5K, team challenge and kids fun run.

With the new location, this years event has a new route filled with countryside views, a charming downtown, and historic landmarks that set the scene for your run through these Southern Indiana riches.

The Heartland Half Maraton-5K Team Challenge & Kids Fun Run will continue to rotate to Huntingburg (2022) and Ferdinand (2023) showcasing Dubois Countys continued evolution. (Reminder: 2021s race was held in Jasper, Ind.)

Half marathon participants will receive a new commemorative medal for every race in this circuit. Each medal connects to depict the countys geographic landscape, displaying iconic emblems honoring the areas heritage! Pre-registrants will receive a shirt, and the first 500 half marathon registrants will receive a special gift.

Be sure to sign up today. The registration fees are as follows:

Half Marathon: $60 now until June 19. The fee will increase to $70 starting June 20, and then again to $80 on August 8 until race day.

5K: $25 now until June 19. The fee will increase to $30 June 20 until race day.

Team Challenge: $25 per person/$100 per team until June 19. Then the fee increases to $30 per person/ $120 per team until race day.

Kids Fun Run: $20 before Aug. 7; $25 starting Aug. 8 until race day/

The Heartland event is grounded with community support as the majority of proceeds (90%) will be split between two benefactors:

1) The Phillip R. Dawkins Heart & Vascular Center to be utilized for new integrative medicine services provided to patients at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center

2) Girls on the Run Southwest Indiana, allowing the organization to grant financial assistance to girls from low-economic backgrounds to ensure equitable and inclusive program access.

The remaining 10% goes into the DC Multisport Endowment for succession planning of the organization and future charitable donations.

To register for the Heartland Half Marathon, 5K, or Team Challenge: http://www.heartlandhalfmarathon.com.

To become a volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IN/Jasper/HeartlandHalfMarathon.

To become a race sponsor contact: http://www.heartlandhalfmarathon.com/contact.html

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April is Parkinsons Disease Awareness Month. More than 110,000 Veterans (and one million people in the United States) live with Parkinsons.

Parkinsons is a chronic neurological disease. Known as a movement disorder, Parkinsons is caused by a loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. Typical motor symptoms include tremors during rest, stiff limbs, slow movements and gait, and balance problems that worsen over time. The disease progresses differently in every individual, which can make treatment challenging.

U.S. Navy Veteran John Ball spent his military career flying medevac missions during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he attended graduate school, where he noticed changes in his gait and balance.

My left foot began to drag as I walked, and occasionally my toes would cramp so hard that Id have to stop and take off my shoe, said Ball.

He sought out specialists for 12 years as his symptoms worsened before he was diagnosed with Parkinsons at age 39.

There are many things patients can do to maintain and improve their quality of life. Physical exercise offers many benefits, and various studies have shown physical activity helps brain health and slows the diseases progression.

Ball says the disease doesnt slow him down. In fact, hes looking to outrun it, literally.

Ball, who has had a passion for running since he was a kid, often hit the pavement for some outdoor adventure. After his Parkinsons diagnosis, he laced up his sneakers and put the disease behind him by participating in 5k and 10k races.

I knew running gave me the strength to manage my symptoms better, he said.

At 51, he decided to run his first marathon. After he experienced how running and other exercises slowed the diseases progression, he encouraged others to do the same.

Ball said, My advice to people is to find an exercise they enjoy. If you dont like running, try swimming, bicycling or lifting weights, but make sure you get your heart rate up and your blood flowing. Find something you love to do and do it as often as you can.

With encouragement from friends and family, Ball decided that if he could do something positive about his diagnosis, he should. He became a fierce advocate for Parkinsons awareness and research, and regularly led discussions about the disease.

Navy Veteran John Ball is running to raise awareness about Parkinsons disease research.

I became a patient advocate, and I recognized the huge need for awareness and funding for Parkinsons research, noted Ball.

Together, with his wife and friends, Ball formed Team Parkinson.

Since 1999, Team Parkinson has served as an official charity of the Los Angeles Marathon, raising more than $3 million to support scientific research and raise awareness about Parkinsons disease.

Team Parkinson recently participated in the 2022 Los Angeles Marathon + Charity Challenge.

Team Parkinson helped define the value of exercise as a component of disease management, said Ball. I am living proof that exercise is the best strategy we have for managing the impact of Parkinsons on long-term quality of life.

Even though the exact cause of Parkinsons disease is unknown, research suggests genetic and environmental factors may play a role. Furthermore, for some Veterans, the disease may be linked to exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides while serving in the military. While there is currently no cure for Parkinsons, many effective medications and treatment options are available, and VA has resources to help.

In 2020, VA partnered with the Parkinsons Foundation to provide more resources and better care for Veterans diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. Additionally, these resources strengthen the work done by six Veterans Health Administration Parkinsons Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Centers (PADRECC) and 51 affiliated Consortium Centers nationwide.

Indira Subramanian, director of the Southwest PADRECC, has treated Veterans with Parkinsons disease for years. VA PADRECCs serve Veterans affected by Parkinsons through state-of-the-art clinical care, research, education, national outreach and advocacy.

A Veteran with Parkinsons can be seen by a neurologist, a geriatric psychiatrist, a geriatrics fellow, a neuro-pharmacist and a nurse coordinator all in one clinic visit, said Dr. Subramanian.

VA is also open to integrative medicine approaches with a program called Whole Health. This allows Veterans access to acupuncture, yoga,Tai Chi, mindfulness and health coaching. We can also really delve into issues caused by non-motor symptoms such as depression, anxiety and apathy to really improve quality of life for our Veterans with Parkinsons.

Ball, who receives his care at the Los Angeles VA Medical Center PADRECC, credits VA and Dr. Subramanian for helping him manage his symptoms.

She is an absolute delight, said Ball. Not only is she an excellent doctor, but she is on the leading edge of treating Parkinsons symptoms. She truly cares about her patients.

Ball recently celebrated his 78th birthday and continues advocating for people living with Parkinsons disease. He plans to participate in the 2022 Parkinsons Unity Walk to help raise critical funds and awareness for Parkinsons.

He is an inspiration to our community, said Dr. Subramanian. He has connected many people and has been an amazing advocate for exercise as medicine. He embodies hope, dedication, love and inspiration.

Veterans diagnosed with Parkinsons disease who served in-country or on the inland waterways of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, are presumed exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides and are eligible for presumptive service-connection. To learn more about Agent Orange and other military exposures, please visit VAs Parkinsons Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers.

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Suffering from run-ruining respiratory issues like asthma, bronchitis or congestion? Theres a spa fix you might see in your search for solutions: salt. Yep, those pretty pink caves youve seen on Insta with walls and blocks of salt may offer a treatment known as halotherapy a practice that involves sitting ina cool, salt-filled room to improve health.

Proponents claim it brings big benefits like relief from breathing difficulties, healing for various skin conditions and total relaxation.

Truth is, some perks have science behind them and others you may want to take with, er, a grain of salt (had to!).

SORT OF.

The thinking is that sitting near salt draws water out of your respiratory tract, reducing inflammation and alleviating issues. But that hasnt been confirmed by studies yet. That said, some doctors supplement mainstream options like inhalers with salt therapy, says Dr Nisha Chellam, an integrative medicine practitioner. Consult your GP before you try.

VERY POSSIBLE.

Exposure to high concentrations of salt absorbs and flushes out topical probs like bumps and redness, says Dr Rohan Mankikar, a pulmonologist. This makes salt rooms helpful for eczema and dermatitis flare-ups. Good to know.

EH, SKIP IT.

Claims associated with salt lamps are they clear toxins and bad energy. That is, in a word, bogus you wont reap the skin or breathing benefits if youre not inside a sodium-packed space, says Mankikar. But if having one makes you chill, thats a fine self-care choice just dont expect wellness miracles.

NOPE, CAREFUL.

If youre actively short of breath or having an asthma attack, dont head to your salt room; its preventive care, not acute treatment. Also, worth noting: not all salt caves are legit. The space has to have a halogenerator the machine that aerosolises the salt into the air to work. Otherwise the room is basically just a lovely lounge. Ask management if the space boasts the machine. And do your due diligence pre-arrival: check customer reviews regarding relief, get a room tour, and inquire about the practices.

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