Category Archives: Integrative Medicine

TEDxSF - 7 Billion Well - Dean Ornish, MD
Dean Ornish, MD, is the founder and president of the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. For over 34 years, he has directed clinical research demonstrating that comprehensive lifestyle changes may begin to reverse severe coronary heart disease, without drugs or surgery. He was appointed by President Clinton to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy and by President Obama to the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health. He was selected as one of the "TIME 100" in integrative medicine and by Forbes as "one of the seven most powerful teachers in the world." He received his medical training from the Baylor College of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and the Massachusetts General Hospital. He earned a BA in Humanities summa cum laude from the University of Texas in Austin. AV and Video by Jonathan Jackson: repertoireproductions.comFrom:TEDxTalksViews:339 14ratingsTime:20:04More inEducation

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Dr Randy Lyons discusses Integrative Medicine or Alternative Medicine: What #39;s in a Label?
Integrative Medicine or Alternative Medicine: What #39;s in a Label? There are many mainstream medical facilities, whether they #39;re for addiction treatment or physical rehab or just general well being, that offer holistic health options, which they term "integrative medicine" or "alternative medicine". Modalities such as yoga, acupuncture, working out in a gym, herbology, various dietary programs, tai chi and qi gong meditation to name a few, are listed on a menu of services. So are these services integrative medicine or alternative medicine? Is there a difference? Does it matter if the same exact therapy is called integrative medicine or alternative medicine? There is a difference between an integrative medicine and an alternative medicine. And the answer can be found in the basic differences between the definition of words integrative and alternative. In an integrative medicine approach, it is suggested that whatever is accomplished there will be effectively combined with and assimilated back into the western medical program. In an alternative medicine approach, this term is suggesting that it is offering another way of achieving medical success besides using the standard western approaches. Basically, in an integrative medicine model the holistic and western approaches work together to reach a goal whereas in the alternative medicine model the holistic approach is offered instead of the western standard. In an inpatient addiction treatment facility, this is an extremely ...From:Randy Lyons HAPViews:0 0ratingsTime:02:42More inEducation

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Integrative Management in Eating Disorders and Chemical Dependency 2012-11-13
Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is also a nationally known author, speaker and expert in the field of Eating Disorders and Integrative Medicine.From:Douglas LabsViews:22 0ratingsTime:54:33More inEducation

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Brandon Acupuncture Center and Wellness
Merle Firedmam, the founder and owner of Brandon Acupuncture Center and Wellness, ( http://www.brandonacupuncturecenter.com ,) discusses her qualifications as a board certified acupuncture physicain and licensed dietitian and nutritionist. This talk briefly touches how her acupuncture treatments can provide instant pain relief in most cases. Merle discusses her reason for practicing acupuncture in Brandon, FL and some of the many skills she has to provide pain management with Chinese Medicine and Integrative Medicine. Please provide your comments. Please visit Merle Friedman #39;s website httpFrom:Merle FriedmanViews:11 1ratingsTime:04:14More inScience Technology

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Mayo Clinic/Time Cooperate on New Book About Alternative Medicine Therapies
TIME #39;s newly released book, Alternative Medicine: Your Guide to Stress Relief, Healing, Nutrition, and More, featuring medical expertise from Mayo Clinic, encourages readers to think of alternative treatments as complementary medicine, used to help supplement more traditional medical therapies. Brent Bauer, MD, director of Mayo Clinic #39;s Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program and medical consultant for this book, states, "Mayo Clinic #39;s evidence-based approach to complementary medicine helps the consumer sort through the risks and benefits of alternative therapies.From:mayoclinicViews:629 8ratingsTime:04:28More inScience Technology

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Integrative Medicine: The Importance of Integrative Studies
Professor Kristin Scott #39;s NCLC 391-Integrative Studies class Fall 2012 New Century College / GMUFrom:Kylie BanksViews:3 0ratingsTime:05:25More inEducation

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