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Interview with Dean Ornish, MD at TEDxSF, San Francisco, CA 11/10/2012
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.From:scirisrearchViews:1 0ratingsTime:01:13More inScience Technology

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Integrative Holistic Nutrition or Holistic nutritional approach- An Overview
http://www.naturalhealingcollege.com Integrative Holistic Nutrition or Holistic nutritional approach based upon considering the person as a whole and not just body parts. Integrative Medicine is defined by the Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine (CAHCIM) as the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing. Integrative nutrition is the approach to diet and nutritional supplementation that is recommended in an integrative or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) center. The focus should be on the whole person in an attempt to reaffirm the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Just as each person is completely unique, so should their care plan. Nutritional Consultant should be able to identify many surface factors that may be affecting a person #39;s health, including diet, exercise, environment, sleep and relationships. Holistic Nutritional Consultant should be able determine the best integrative and holistic nutritional care plan that should be most beneficial for each individual to put them on the road to recovery. Souce integrativemed. kumc. edu and edmannutrition . com/integrative_nutrition_medicine.php Integrative Nutrition Overview youtu.beFrom:naturalhealingcollegViews:0 0ratingsTime:02:14More inEducation

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Fresh Approach Health Coach Video | Reiki in Tucson
my.datasphere.com My passion for wellness and sound foundational health began over 18 years ago, after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Recognizing its implications, I set out on a quest to regain my health. Today, I feel as though I #39;ve been set free. I #39;ve spent more than 15 years studying the origin of diseases and the craft of teaching at various academic institutions, exploring various healing modalities, collaborating with both allopathic and CAM health professionals, and researching health books. I received a Masters of Education from the University of Arizona, certification as a Holistic Health Coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Advanced Level Reiki certification from Advanced Energy Therapeutics, and have accumulated over 65 continuing education credits from the University of Arizona #39;s Integrative Medicine Department. In addition, creating healing environments is also dear to my heart, with this in mind, I studied Residential Design at the Arizona Institute for Interior Design, and Feng Shui through the American Feng Shui Institute. The culmination of these studies and experiences led me to develop my unique Fresh Approach to Promoting Self -- Healing Programs. Clients complete the programs with the confidence of knowing that they have empowered themselves by learning new information, techniques and strategies to achieve their health goals. They have made sustainable, enjoyable lifestyle changes that greatly enhance their quality of life ...From:DataSphereVideosViews:1 0ratingsTime:00:51More inPeople Blogs

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 08, 2012

The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA), the only Association comprised of NBA, ABA and Harlem Globetrotters alumni, today announced a new member program with GotProHealth a group focused on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Complementary medicine includes modalities such as integrative medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, herbal medicine, chiropractic and naturopathic medicine.

As part of this new program, GotProHealth will educate players and their families on the use of complementary and natural medicine. GotProHealth has developed a national network of qualified and licensed professionals in the field of complementary medicine so that former NBA, ABA and Harlem Globetrotters players will have access to premier practitioners around the country. GotProHealth recently launched a similar program with the NFL Players Association.

Health and wellness is a priority for our members and their families, said NBRPA CEO Arnie D. Fielkow. Joining forces with GotProHealth was a natural partnership for our Association, as members look to become better educated about treatments for various health issues. Our members and their families will also benefit by having access to GotProHealths national network of reputable practitioners.

The National Institutes of Health report that a significant percentage of Americans are now using some form of complementary medicine. In the United States, individuals and organizations alike are embracing the concept of wellness and preventative care. GotProHealth's website and national network is also available to the general public. For more information, visit http://www.GotProHealth.com.

As professional athletes, we push our bodies to extreme limits, said former NFL running back Ken Jenkins, President of GotProHealth. Our ongoing health and injury related issues require the insight of highly skilled practitioners. GotProHealths mission is to make those exceptional practitioners readily available to the athletes, their families, and to the general public.

About the National Basketball Retired Players Association:

The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) is comprised of former professional basketball players from the NBA, ABA and Harlem Globetrotters. It is a 501(c) 3 organization with a mission to develop, implement and advocate a wide array of programs to benefit its members, supporters and the community. The NBRPA was founded in 1992 by basketball legends Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Archie Clark, Dave Cowens and Oscar Robertson. The NBRPA works in direct partnerships with the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association. Arnie D. Fielkow is the CEO, and the NBRPA Board of Directors includes President & Chairman of the Board Robert A. (Bob) Elliott, Vice President Otis Birdsong, Treasurer Marvin Roberts, Secretary Steve Hayes, Past President Dr. George W. Tinsley Sr., Thurl Bailey, Harvey Catchings, James Donaldson, Johnny Newman, LaRue Martin and Danny Schayes. For more information, please visit http://www.LegendsofBasketball.com.

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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

American College for Advancement in Medicine regrets to report that Dr. Tony Lamas will be unable to participate at its Fall 2012 Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas.

He was originally set to discuss the findings of the NIH Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT) on Friday, November 16th.

In his place, ACAM is pleased to be joined by wellness advocate Suzanne Somers to discuss her life altering experiences related to integrative and alternative therapies, said Megan Marburger, Executive Director for ACAM.

Ms. Somers' speaking engagement will be hosted at ACAM's Friday luncheon which is complimentary to all guests of its 'New Developments in Gut Health and its Relationship to Systemic Illness' Scientific Session.

For more information on ACAMs Fall Conference and Tradeshow please visit http://www.acamvegas.com.

About ACAM: The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a not-for-profit Organization dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on the safe and effective application of integrative medicine. ACAM's healthcare model focuses on prevention of illness and a strive for total wellness. ACAM is the voice of integrative medicine: our goals are to improve physician skills, knowledge and diagnostic procedures as they relate to integrative medicine; to support integrative medicine research; and to provide education on current standard of care as well as additional approaches to patient care.

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Suzanne Somers Replacing Tony Lamas, MD at ACAM Fall 2012 Conference

DNet TV: Welcomes Dr. Ozzie - Functional Medicine Center
DNet TV welcomes Dr. Ozzie, http://www.functionalmedicinecenter.com to the DNet community. Dr. Todd Oczkowski is committed to help you restore and maintain optimal health through natural, non-toxic methods. He uses both modern diagnostic testing and alternative treatment methods. He will help you understand the causes of illness and learn methods of self-care so your body can fight disease and remain healthy without frequent visits to the doctor. Dr. Ozzie is a board certified chiropractor with over five years of post-graduate studies and clinical practice in Applied Kinesiology (AK); and has three years of continuing education in functional medicine. His study and practice of AK and functional/integrative medicine combined with chiropractic care expands greatly the success rate of the overall health of all his patients, as compared to the practice of chiropractic care alone. Dr. Ozzie is certified by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He received is undergraduate pre-med education in Canada at Mount Royal College and at the University of Calgary. He then moved to Dallas in 1995 to attend Parker College of Chiropractic, where he received his doctorate in chiropractic in 1998. Dr. Oczkowski spent the next two years as an associate chiropractor, and in the spring of 2000 he opened his own practice, the Functional Medicine Center, where he has successfully treated a wide variety of patients.From:Jennifer BagleyViews:0 0ratingsTime:24:30More inFilm Animation

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