23-02-2012 16:18 Discussion of the 3 pillars of integrative medicine - innovation, intervention and perspective. Dr. Justin highlights ways which we can effectively manage our health.
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Researchers publishing in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (CJPP) have found that a diet enhanced with vitamin and mineral supplementation can lower the risk of developing precancerous colon cancer lesions by up to 84%. Colon cancer is the second most common form of the disease affecting men and women in the US, with nearly 150,000 new diagnoses each year.
Nutrition experts and alternative practitioners understand that cancer is largely a disease caused by poor lifestyle behaviors including a diet lacking an optimal intake of vitamins and minerals. Chronic illnesses including colon cancer are the result of many years and decades of low nutritional status, as support for a healthy immune response is suppressed. Scientists now provide compelling evidence in support of whole-food based vitamin and mineral supplementation to dramatically lower the risk of colorectal cancer. Read more...
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire -02/24/12)- A2Z Health Expo today announced it will hold its 5th annual Health Expo at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 4pm to 10pm. According to Dr. Ben Drillings, Director, the keynote speaker for the event will be the co-founder of the Samueli Foundation, Susan Samueli, PhD. Mrs. Samueli serves on the Board and Advisory Board of the Susan Samueli Center for Integrated Medicine (SSCIM) at UC Irvine. SSCIM promotes integrative medicine by providing education, scientific research and a model of clinical care that emphasizes healing of the whole person. Mrs. Samueli was honored with the UCI Medal in March 2000, the 2002 Ellen Cooperman Angel Award Recipient from the John Wayne Cancer Institute and the 2005 General William Lyon Crystal Vision Philanthropy Award from the Orangewood Children's Foundation. In 2006, Susan and Henry Samueli became the owners of the NHL franchise the Anaheim Ducks. The topic of Mrs. Samueli at the expo is: "Integrated Clinic in the 21st Century: Innovations, New Models & Challenges."
The A2Z Health Expo event is focusing on bringing together healthcare professionals, philanthropists, academicians, that are interested in learning more about the integrated clinic model. The expo aims to build a network relationship and sharing of ideas within the health community. Attendees include MDs, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Nutritionists, Schools & Spa owners, and general public.
Joining Mrs. Samueli are a bevy of prestigious speakers: Kerry Crofton, PhD., the author of the award-winning book, Wireless Radiation Rescue, and co-founder and executive Director of the International Advisory Board Doctors for Safer Schools; Dr. Nathan Newman, innovator of Stem Cell Lift -- cutting edge cosmetic surgery, without cutting;
And Ms. Alexa Zaledonis, who is the current chair of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork as well as the owner of Even Keel Wellness Spa.
Dr. Drillings is urging the healthcare community to come and learn about the integrated clinic model. This is a must see expo!
The Skirball Cultural Center is located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049. To register to the event, please visit http://www.a2zhealthexpo.com or email us at expo@a2zhealthexpo.com or call (818) 700-0286.
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15-02-2012 16:32 http://www.ProgressiveMedicalCenter.com Atlanta Integrative Medicine Progressive Medical Center video on YouTube youtu.be Progressive Medical Center 4646 North Shallowford Rd. Atlanta, Georgia 30338 770-676-6000 Progressive Medical Center is an Integrative Medical Clinic that combines both Conventional and more Natural forms of medicine...THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. Intergrative vs. Conventional Medicine: What's the Difference? Progressive is integrative medicine at its finest. Where conventional (modern) medicine often focuses on treating the symptoms of a disease, Progressive believes that best results are achieved when we get to the root of the problem and then treat the disease accordingly. Conventional Western Medicine is superior in situations that call for trauma intervention, surgery or antibiotic therapy for acute infection, but chronic diseases and conditions are not easily treated by the same system. Alternative and holistic medicine, however, has consistently proven beneficial. For over a decade, Progressive Medical Center has been successfully identifying and treating the core causes of chronic illness and pain. Real Solutions through In-Depth Testing Progressive Medical Center's comprehensive evaluation methodology enables us to identify the underlying medical conditions that have gone undetected by standard medical testing. Our physicians perform complete physical examinations, all-inclusive diagnostic tests, as well as metabolic, physiological and biochemical ...
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Classical Chinese Medicine incorporates the teachings which have been fundamental to the practice of acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and Chinese medical philosophy for over 3000 years. It is a complete therapeutic system with the end goal of Mental, Physical, Spiritual wellbeing and prevention.
Using classical analytic methods of tongue, pulse, questioning, observation and palpation, Nicholas Buscemi, Classical Chinese Medicine practitioner, analyzes the collective information to find the patterns in the body that correlate to ill health. By incorporating acupuncture and/or Chinese herbs, the goal of Classical Chinese Medicine is to bring the body back into dynamic homeostasis with the natural environment. This will allow the body to adapt and change in a healthy way by using minimally invasive techniques.
Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice and a most sought after alternative treatment. Acupuncture removes energy blockages via the placement of needles on “qi” (energy) meridians on specific points of the body. Recent statistics on the use of acupuncture show that “according to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, which included questions on the use of various CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) therapies, an estimated 3.1 million U.S. adults had used acupuncture in the previous year. In addition, according to this same survey, approximately 17 percent of adults use natural products, including herbs, making it the most commonly used therapy.” 1
Classical Chinese Medicine is used worldwide for everything ranging from the common cold to pain to severe and recalcitrant disease. It is often used for acute or chronic pain, stress, weight management, addiction and smoking cessation, mental and emotional issues, sports injury, and supportive cancer care.
1 National Center on Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Introduction, http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam/chinesemed.htm
About National Integrated Health Associates
National Integrated Health Associates (NIHA) is an integrative medical and dental center comprised of medical doctors, biological dentists, naturopaths, and other licensed holistic health practitioners that blend traditional western medicine and complementary and alternative medicine therapies in order to maximize the healing potential of the patient. The integrative medicine model treats the whole person (body, mind, and spirit) and considers factors such as nutrition, lifestyle, and stress to be important in the management of health.
Located in Washington, D.C., NIHA was founded in 1995 as one of the first integrative medical and dental centers of its kind and serves patients in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia metropolitan area and throughout the East Coast. NIHA is located directly across the street from the Red Line of the Friendship Heights Metro station, and has convenient underground parking. More information can be found on http://www.nihadc.com.
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22-02-2012 16:02 Dr. Bruce German, Professor of Food Science and Technology discuss how advance in science and technology will change the nature of integrative medicine. Perspective, intervention and innovation will change this landscape.
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Many people in the United States now have no health insurance, and many more are underinsured or have very high deductibles, which require them to pay significant amounts of cash for medical services before any insurance coverage kicks in. As our current health care crisis continues to unfold, more people will be using the Internet to make their own diagnoses and to figure out their own treatment plans before even considering entering the medical system.
In this light, let's look at some common medical concerns, along with some over-the-counter remedies that you can try to help you feel better without having to make a trip to the doctor:
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
— SAMe can work wonders for depression, and can also help to reduce arthritis pain. Start with 200 mg twice daily and slowly build up to 400-800 mg twice daily. Nature Made makes a nice SAMe product. Caution: do not take SAMe if there is a risk of manic depression or significant anxiety.
— Kava Nakamal, made by the Eclectic Institute, is a safe preparation of kava that can be used for anxiety, insomnia, and muscle pain. Try one capsule 3 times daily as needed.
— Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb that helps to soothe frazzled nerves and enhance sleep. As an added benefit, it may even improve libido in women. Try 500 mg 2-3 times per day
— Holy basil is another Ayurvedic herb that can help to reduce stress and inflammation and improve mental clarity. Try 400 mg twice daily as needed.
— Rhodiola, aka Arctic root, can reduce both depression and anxiety and also improve fatigue. Start with 100-150 mg/day and gradually work up to 400-500 mg per day.
— Lemon balm and passionflower are calming herbs, and both can be taken as teas. Try a soothing cup of tea in the evening before bedtime.
— Lavender oil is very soothing for many people; you can use it in a diffuser, or put a drop or 2 of the oil on your temples.
MENOPAUSE AND PMS
— Chaste tree (aka Vitex) has been shown to reduce PMS symptoms, including breast tenderness, swelling, irritability, and headache. Nature's Way makes a nice product.
— Siberian rhubarb, sold as the product Estrovera, can reduce hot flashes and sweats in women with menopausal symptoms. Women with breast cancer or risk of breast cancer should probably avoid this however.
— Vitamin E oil, coconut oil, and calendula oil can all help to reduce vaginal dryness; apply directly to affected tissues with your fingertips.
DIABETES
— Multiple herbs and supplements can help reduce blood sugar, including cinnamon, bitter melon, and chromium piccolinate. Studies also have shown that magnesium supplements can delay or prevent the onset of adult-onset diabetes. Of course, the best way to avoid diabetes is to exercise every day, eat a plant-based diet, and maintain a healthy weight.
— Vinegar slows digestion and can reduce the blood sugar spikes that tend to occur after consuming foods with flour and other processed carbs. If you are a bread lover, try dipping your bread in extra-virgin olive oil mixed with balsamic vinegar instead of slathering it with butter — you'll help both your blood sugar and your cholesterol.
INFLAMMATION AND PAIN
— Being overweight or obese, eating the "Standard American Diet" (aka SAD), and living with a lot of stress all help to drive inflammation and chronic disease, including pain. Foods and supplements like fish and fish oil, ginger, and turmeric help to reduce inflammation. Try to eat wild fish two to three times a week or take about 1,000 mg of EPA/DHA every day, add one teaspoon of turmeric to your daily soup, and take ginger capsules or brew some fresh ginger tea from sliced up fresh gingerroot.
— Tart cherry juice is very high in anti-inflammatory compounds and can reduce pain from arthritis; studies have shown benefit with 12 oz per day. And, it may even help you to sleep better!
— For acute musculoskeletal pain from injuries, many people find relief from the homeopathic remedy arnica. Look for the product Topricin and follow directions on the label.
HEADACHES
— Many adults in the US are deficient in magnesium. Taking 400-800 mg of magnesium glycinate at bedtime can help to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches. If you develop loose stools, back off on the dose. Caution: do not take magnesium supplements if you have impaired kidney function.
— Applying lavender or peppermint oil to the temples can also help to relieve a headache.
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
— Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules and probiotics can help to relieve dyspepsia, GI spasm, and bloating in people with IBS. Look for a probiotic that has a blend of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria.
COLDS AND COUGHS
— Pelargonium, also known as South African geranium, can help to reduce cough and cold symptoms. Look for the product Umcka, made by Nature's Way.
— Dark honey may also help to reduce cough; try one teaspoon before bedtime. Caution: do not use honey in children under the age of one.
— Irrigating your nasal passages and gargling with warm saltwater every day can wash out any attached viruses and bacteria, and reduce your risk of getting sick, especially during cold and flu season.
There you have it — a few things to help you stay healthy and happy. If you are taking prescription medications, please talk with your doctor before starting any over-the-counter products, as supplements can sometimes interfere with or affect the metabolism of prescription medicines. And of course, if you try some of these remedies and you fail to improve, it's time to see your doctor.
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Drs. Kay Judge and Maxine Barish-Wreden are medical directors of Sutter Downtown Integrative Medicine program. Have a question related to alternative medicine? Email adrenaline@sacbee.com.
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Many people in the United States now have no health insurance, and many more are under-insured or have very high deductibles, which require them to pay significant amounts of cash for medical services before any insurance coverage kicks in. As our current health care crisis continues to unfold, more people will be using the Internet to make their own diagnoses and to figure out their own treatment plans before even considering entering the medical system. In this light, let's look at some common medical concerns, along with some over-the-counter remedies that you can try to help you feel better without having to make a trip to the doctor:
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
-SAMe can work wonders for depression, and can also help to reduce arthritis pain. Start with 200 mg twice daily and slowly build up to 400-800 mg twice daily. Nature Made makes a nice SAMe product. Caution: do not take SAMe if there is a risk of manic depression or significant anxiety.
-Kava Nakamal, made by the Eclectic Institute, is a safe preparation of kava that can be used for anxiety, insomnia, and muscle pain. Try one capsule 3 times daily as needed.
-Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb that helps to soothe frazzled nerves and enhance sleep. As an added benefit, it may even improve libido in women. Try 500 mg 2-3 times per day
-Holy basil is another Ayurvedic herb that can help to reduce stress and inflammation and improve mental clarity. Try 400 mg twice daily as needed.
-Rhodiola, aka Arctic root, can reduce both depression and anxiety and also improve fatigue. Start with 100-150 mg/day and gradually work up to 400-500 mg per day.
-Lemon balm and passionflower are calming herbs, and both can be taken as teas. Try a soothing cup of tea in the evening before bedtime.
-Lavender oil is very soothing for many people; you can use it in a diffuser, or put a drop or 2 of the oil on your temples.
MENOPAUSE AND PMS
-Chaste tree (aka Vitex) has been shown to reduce PMS symptoms, including breast tenderness, swelling, irritability, and headache. Nature's Way makes a nice product.
-Siberian rhubarb, sold as the product Estrovera, can reduce hot flashes and sweats in women with menopausal symptoms. Women with breast cancer or risk of breast cancer should probably avoid this however.
-Vitamin E oil, coconut oil, and calendula oil can all help to reduce vaginal dryness; apply directly to affected tissues with your fingertips.
DIABETES
-Multiple herbs and supplements can help reduce blood sugar, including cinnamon, bitter melon, and chromium piccolinate. Studies also have shown that magnesium supplements can delay or prevent the onset of adult-onset diabetes. Of course, the best way to avoid diabetes is to exercise every day, eat a plant-based diet, and maintain a healthy weight.
-Vinegar slows digestion and can reduce the blood sugar spikes that tend to occur after consuming foods with flour and other processed carbs. If you are a bread lover, try dipping your bread in extra-virgin olive oil mixed with balsamic vinegar instead of slathering it with butter - you'll help both your blood sugar and your cholesterol.
INFLAMMATION AND PAIN
-Being overweight or obese, eating the "Standard American Diet" (aka SAD), and living with a lot of stress all help to drive inflammation and chronic disease, including pain. Foods and supplements like fish and fish oil, ginger, and turmeric help to reduce inflammation. Try to eat wild fish two to three times a week or take about 1,000 mg of EPA/DHA every day, add one teaspoon of turmeric to your daily soup, and take ginger capsules or brew some fresh ginger tea from sliced up fresh gingerroot.
-Tart cherry juice is very high in anti-inflammatory compounds and can reduce pain from arthritis; studies have shown benefit with 12 oz per day. And, it may even help you to sleep better!
-For acute musculoskeletal pain from injuries, many people find relief from the homeopathic remedy arnica. Look for the product Topricin and follow directions on the label.
HEADACHES
-Many adults in the US are deficient in magnesium. Taking 400-800 mg of magnesium glycinate at bedtime can help to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches. If you develop loose stools, back off on the dose. Caution: do not take magnesium supplements if you have impaired kidney function.
-Applying lavender or peppermint oil to the temples can also help to relieve a headache.
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
-Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules and probiotics can help to relieve dyspepsia, GI spasm, and bloating in people with IBS. Look for a probiotic that has a blend of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria.
COLDS AND COUGHS
-Pelargonium, also known as South African geranium, can help to reduce cough and cold symptoms. Look for the product Umcka, made by Nature's Way.
-Dark honey may also help to reduce cough; try one teaspoon before bedtime. Caution: do not use honey in children under the age of one.
-Irrigating your nasal passages and gargling with warm salt water every day can wash out any attached viruses and bacteria, and reduce your risk of getting sick, especially during cold and flu season.
There you have it - a few things to help you stay healthy and happy. If you are taking prescription medications, please talk with your doctor before starting any over-the-counter products, as supplements can sometimes interfere with or affect the metabolism of prescription medicines. And of course, if you try some of these remedies and you fail to improve, it's time to see your doctor.
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Integrative medicine: Trying these may help avoid doctor
Reading through Bravewell's report, "Integrative Medicine in America: How Integrative Medicine is Being Practiced in the United States," opens a treasure trove of riches for those intrigued by the emerging field. One wanders through one display after another on how medical directors in 29 health system-sponsored integrative medicine clinics see value in their models of care. One sees the variations, and the similarities, across 20 clinical areas including chronic pain, gastrointestinal issues and integrative cancer treatment.
The report is beautifully laid out and accessible to most any reader. I personally enjoyed poring over data on the types of therapies and practitioners offered in these clinics for specific conditions. Where do supplements and pharmaceuticals rank in use by these centers as integrative treatments? In how many have chiropractors and naturopathic doctors been welcomed? What would a human being with a given condition who chooses such an integrative clinic most likely be offered?
At the same time, it was clear during the media briefing and from some responses since that this report from the Bravewell Collaborative of philanthropists in integrative medicine is not the document to convince the skeptical.
First the pleasures and uses. There are many. A principal goal of the report was to describe what the heck is going on in these clinics. The report's team sent out a survey then followed up with interviews, some onsite. I am a particularly interested reader. Ten years ago, when these clinics were first popping up, colleagues and I used a similar method with an early integrative clinic benchmarking project, in which we surveyed 27 such centers. Bravewell had it extensively in its original mapping study.
One useful question: center directors were asked to select the top five from a list of 20 health conditions that they "believed their practitioners treated most successfully with integrative strategies." Selected by 75 percent was chronic pain. This was followed by gastrointestinal disorders (59 percent), depression/anxiety (55 percent), cancer (52 percent) and stress (52 percent).
The report then opens windows on the kind of care one would receive for each of the 20 conditions via thumbnail sketches of the approaches in a few clinics. For chronic pain, for instance, strategies at integrative centers associated with Stanford University, University of New Mexico and the University of Colorado are featured. These demonstrate significant variation in provider mixes and therapeutic approaches. An appendix bores down further. Data show the number of centers that offer each of 34 selected therapies and practitioners for each condition.
Top therapies in use, across the board for all 20 conditions, are: food/nutrition, supplements, yoga, meditation, traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture) and massage, followed by pharmaceuticals. These are integrative clinics. Conventional pharmaceuticals, and integrative consults by a medical doctor, are often part of the mix.
I found satisfaction on one of my opening queries. Of the clinics, 38 percent employ (full or part-time) chiropractors and 28 percent naturopathic doctors. Each marks a rough doubling of inclusion from my data 10 years ago. Chiropractic doctors were in just 19 percent of those 27 hospital-based clinics, naturopathic doctors in 15 percent. While many of these were different centers, the changing inclusiveness is remarkable.
The report begins with a useful introduction for any consumer who is not sure what to expect. Do these centers serve as primary care? Or do the providers principally serve in an adjunctive way, as consultants? Or are they do-it-all and comprehensive? These three types of service offerings are described. Not surprisingly, among these affiliates of large health systems "consultative" ranked at the top.
This finding points to an unfortunately misleading characterization in the way the report is presented. The subtitle is wrong. More fitting would be "How Integrative Medicine is Being Practiced in Health Systems in the United States." Left out of this document are the thousands of community-based practices of functional medicine doctors, naturopathic doctors, advanced practice holistic nurses, chiropractors and even practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine who present their offerings, or those of their clinic groups, as integrative medicine or integrative healthcare.
My guess is that "primary care" would rise in the ranks of the type of model if all of these typically outpatient services were included. It would be useful to see these other forms of integrative medicine similarly examined.
Those curious about the business models and payment options will find a segment on reimbursement, and an appendix on what the authors call "Success Factors" for each of the clinics. I asked why the well-known role of philanthropy in integrative medicine was not featured more significantly in the report. Bravewell's president, philanthropist Christy Mack, rightfully responded first by noting that this is not unusual in medicine, saying, "Philanthropy is important in all forms of health care." Mack then acknowledged that the authors found that donated support is of continued importance in these clinics. She expected that this need for investment from the philanthropic sector would ease over time with more acceptance and coverage of integrative approaches and providers.
Skimming the success factors of each clinic reminds one again how much individualization and variation in these integrative medicine clinics are hallmarks not only of therapeutic approaches. These are also characteristics of the business models through which these clinic operators seek to secure a place for integrative medicine in these health systems.
And here's the rub for the disgruntled and skeptical. In the press conference, a member of the mainstream medical media asked why the study didn't provide "objective, uniform measures of outcomes" from integrative medicine treatments. His broader question was whether these integrative medicine approaches should be promoted without more rigorous science. The report is clearly intended as a promotional tool.
A participant in the study and in the media briefing, Donald Abrams, M.D., an integrative oncologist at the UCSF Osher Center, spoke to the research challenges: "In funding such research, we are talking about researching 'whole systems.' The [National Institutes of Health] is having trouble getting its mind around this. The NIH is a bit reductive."
Integrative primary care doctor Ben Kilgler, M.D., MPH, the chair of the Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine (CAHCIM), chimed in that most of the clinics and their directors are involved in forms of research. (For those interested, the always-robust International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health, sponsored by CAHCIM, will be putting much of that work, as well as discussions that seek to address the NIH's reductive predilections, on display May 15-18, 2012, in Portland, Ore.)
Kligler clarified that this study was never meant to be a report of outcomes. As research, this is descriptive. It is published as part of the Bravewell's long-term investment in mapping the field. As such, "Integrative Medicine in America" is very successful in answering questions for any consumer, policymaker or health professional who seeks to understand what is going on in these centers, and where their operators see that they have value to those who come through their doors.
As noted, the skeptics express concern that this kind of information may be used to shape integrative medicine's uptake. Never mind that much of what is done in conventional medicine is similarly shaped by what is typically practiced, rather than evidence.
No question: This document will be used in many decision processes by various stakeholders, including consumers. The report makes it clear that integrative medicine is alive, growing and as impossible to stuff back down through the eye of the reductive needle as it would have been for these whole system approaches of care to escape into public use if required to be forced through the prevailing NIH mind.
If these individualized, multimodal approaches are the new medicine and the healthcare of the future, as the Bravewell argues, the dominant mind at the NIH may be the most significant obstacle to us finding our way toward a health-focused system of care. But that is another story.
To many, opening this report will be to receive a gift generously given of new understanding of how to transform our disease-focused delivery organizations. To others, a mere peek inside emits evidence that Pandora's box has been opened for over decade. What diversity and opportunity -- or horror, depending on your perspective -- now infect our leading delivery organizations!
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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seventy-five percent of integrative medicine centers included in a new study about integrative practice reported success treating chronic pain. More than half of centers reported successfully using integrative medicine to treat gastrointestinal conditions, depression/anxiety, cancer and stress.
Integrative Medicine in America: How Integrative Medicine Is Being Practiced in Clinical Centers Across the United States, a new study from The Bravewell Collaborative, looked at the patient populations and health conditions most commonly treated with integrative medicine.
"With chronic health issues costing the economy more than $1 trillion a year, it's essential to find the best treatments and preventive practices," said Donald Abrams, MD, co-author of the report and professor of clinical medicine at the University of California San Francisco. "The broader use of integrative medicine could fundamentally change how patients are being served in this country."
Twenty-nine integrative medicine centers were surveyed, including programs at Cleveland Clinic, Duke, Mayo Clinic, Stanford and MD Anderson Cancer Center. All participating centers reported being affiliated with hospitals, health systems and/or medical and nursing schools, suggesting that integrative medicine has now become an established part of healthcare in the U.S.
All of the centers in the study served adult patients and many treated older people (97%), adolescents (86%), children (62%) and individuals at the end of life (66%).
Integrative medicine is an evidence-based approach to care that puts the patient at the center and addresses the physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences on health. The center directors reported that their centers most frequently prescribe, often in tandem, food/nutrition therapies (65%), supplements (60%), yoga (55%), meditation (51%), traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture (50%), massage (49%), and pharmaceutical interventions (46%).
Sixty-two percent of the centers have also incorporated lifestyle change programs that emphasize healthy behaviors and actions. As shown in many studies published over the past five years, attention to healthy diet, exercise and stress reduction can help prevent major health issues.
"There is great potential for integrative medicine to help prevent illness and foster lifelong health," explained Christy Mack, President of The Bravewell Collaborative. "This report suggests that integrative approaches offer promise for increasing the effectiveness of care."
To view the full report, Integrative Medicine in America, online, visit http://www.bravewell.org.
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New National Study Shows Integrative Medicine Commonly Used to Treat Chronic Health Conditions
Leading Integrative Medicine Practice in Midtown Manhattan Announces Addition of Cosmetic and Medical Dermatological Procedures
New York City, NY (PRWEB) February 15, 2012
Patients Medical, a leading integrative and holistic medical center in New York City today announced Robert Marinaro, MD, FAAD, as its newest addition to their growing practice. Dr. Marinaro is a board certified physician with 25 years’ experience practicing both general and cosmetic dermatology. He treats both children and adults with skin, hair, and nail conditions.
"Dr. Marinaro is passionate about helping each patient look and feel their best using the most advanced technology and science alongside holistic practices,” said Rashmi Gulati, MD, Medical Director of Patients Medical. “His unique training and experience contributes to our goal of supporting a patient’s total wellness here at Patients Medical.”
“I am enthusiastic about treating my patients with the most effective care available. I look forward to being part of a community of practitioners that seeks to nurture wellness inside and out,” states Dr. Marinaro.
Voted as “Top Doc” by New Jersey Savvy six years in a row, Dr. Robert Marinaro is a dedicated physician who utilizes the most effective and innovative dermatological treatments and procedures in his practice such as a Palomar Laser just released this year. Dr. Marinaro’s practice at Patients Medical includes all of the common dermatological issues such as acne, warts, rashes, moles and skin cancers. He is also very pleased to provide services such as Fractional Resurfacing, Photorejuvenation, hair reduction and addressing fine lines and wrinkles with chemical peels, Botox, Juvaderm, application of topical anti-oxidants, exfoliants and other treatments.
As part of Patients Medical’s education program, Dr. Marinaro will give a free seminar called “Erase Your Wrinkles and Scars with Fractional Laser Resurfacing” on Wednesday, March 21st at 6:30pm at Patients Medical’s offices in NYC Midtown East. Registration is suggested to reserve your spot for this event.
Dr. Robert Marinaro received his medical doctorate from the University of Rochester before going on to his Internal Medicine Residency in Rochester. He continued on to his residency in dermatology at Case Western Reserve, where he served his final year as Chief Resident. Dr. Marinaro is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dermatological Society of New Jersey, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Morris County (NJ) Medical Society and the Medical Society of New Jersey.
About Patients Medical
Patients Medical (http://www.patientsmedical.com) is a unique integrative medicine center in New York that combines the best of traditional and holistic medicine with modern technology to provide comprehensive care. Established in 1974, the center employs a multi-disciplinary staff including Board Certified Internists, Family Practice physicians, Gynecologists, Osteopaths, Nutritionists and many other holistic practitioners. The practice specializes in diagnosing the root cause of an ailment using cutting-edge technology, then healing the whole person with personalized protocols that draw upon both Eastern and Western medicine.
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Newswise — San Francisco, CA, February 15, 2012 – A new survey of 29 integrative medicine centers around the U.S. found that 75 percent reported success using integrative practices to treat chronic pain and more than half reported positive results for gastrointestinal conditions, depression and anxiety, cancer and chronic stress.
The results of the survey, Integrative Medicine in America: How Integrative Medicine Is Being Practiced in Clinical Centers Across the United States, are being released today by The Bravewell Collaborative.
“What we have seen in our clinics over the past 14 years is that more and more people are turning to integrative therapies to help them with health problems,” says William Stewart, MD, the co-founder and Medical Director of California Pacific Medical Center’s Institute for Health and Healing. “This survey shows that for many patients, particularly those with chronic health issues, the multidimensional team approach of integrative medicine works.”
“With chronic health issues costing the U.S. economy more than $1 trillion a year, it’s essential to find the most effective ways to treat and prevent the most prevalent conditions,” said Donald Abrams, MD, co-author of the report and professor of clinical medicine at the University of California San Francisco.
Integrative medicine is an approach that puts the patient at the center of care and addresses the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences that affect health. Employing a personalized strategy that considers the patient's unique conditions, needs and circumstances, integrative medicine uses the most appropriate interventions from an array of scientific disciplines to heal illness and disease and help people regain and maintain optimal health.
Twenty-nine integrative medicine centers, - including CPMC’s Institute for Health and Healing, part of the Sutter Health network - were surveyed by The Bravewell Collaborative. All participating centers were affiliated with hospitals, health systems and/or medical and nursing schools. Patient services include adult care (100% of those surveyed), geriatric care (97%), adolescent care (86%), OB-GYN care (72%), pediatric care (62%) and end-of-life care (66%). Findings from the report, which evaluated trends in prevention and wellness, patient outcomes, and emerging norms of care and reimbursement, suggest that the practice of integrative medicine offers promise for increasing the effectiveness of care and improving people’s health.
The interventions prescribed most frequently by practitioners in the study, usually in combination, were: food/nutrition, supplements, yoga, meditation, traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture, massage and pharmaceuticals.
“It’s important to remember that these therapies are often used in conjunction with other medical approaches, such as chemotherapy and/or surgery,” says Dr. Stewart. “At the IHH we work with each patient and their other caregivers to come up with an approach that is best suited for them. Our care integrates traditional and contemporary healing practices.”
“This report illustrates the great potential of integrative medicine to help prevent illness and foster lifelong health,” explained Christy Mack, President of The Bravewell Collaborative. “These approaches not only treat the whole person but also empower individuals to be active participants in their health care.”
Participating Integrative Medicine Centers:
- Alliance Institute for Integrative Medicine
- Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America
- The Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Colorado
- Center for Life University of New Mexico
- Cleveland Clinic Center for Integrative Medicine
- Continuum Center for Health and Healing
- Duke Integrative Medicine
- 11th Street Family Services of Drexel University
- GW Center for Integrative Medicine
- Greenwich Hospital Integrative Medicine Program
- Institute for Health & Healing at California Pacific Medical Center
- Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine
- Marino Center for Integrative Health
- University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine
- Integrative Medicine Program, Mayo Clinic
- Integrative Medicine Center at MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Northwestern Integrative Medicine
- OSU Center for Integrative Medicine
- UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
- Osher Clinical Center
- Penny George Institute for Health and Healing
- Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
- Simms-Mann Health and Wellness Center at Venice Family Clinic
- Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness at Stamford Hospital
- Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine
- Susan Samueli Center of Integrative Medicine
- University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine
- Vanderbilt Center for Integrative Health
To view Integrative Medicine in America online, visit http://www.bravewell.org, or to receive a complimentary print copy, contact Shannon Toher at stoher@gymr.com or (202) 745-5063.
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About The Bravewell Collaborative
Formed in 2002, The Bravewell Collaborative is a community of philanthropists in the United States dedicated to bringing about optimal health and healing for individuals and society. An operating foundation, Bravewell develops and manages strategic initiatives that support integrative approaches to healthcare. Embracing rigorous research and scientific approaches in the entirety of its work, The Bravewell Collaborative’s key initiatives include programs to educate the general public, change the way physicians are educated, develop leading clinical centers as models for change, acknowledge and support leaders in the field, and promote translational and outcomes-based research. Most recently, The Bravewell Collaborative established the first practice-based research network in integrative medicine and worked with the Institute of Medicine at the National Academies of Science to produce a National Summit on Integrative Medicine. For more information about The Bravewell Collaborative, please visit http://www.bravewell.org.
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California Pacific Medical Center. Hands-on Healing.
At San Francisco’s California Pacific Medical Center we deliver personal, hands-on care to every single patient, every single day. As one of California’s largest private, community-based, not-for-profit, teaching medical centers, we research the most up-to-date treatments, hire the most qualified individuals, and practice the most modern, innovative medicine available. We deliver the highest quality expert care, with kindness and compassion, in acute, post-acute and outpatient services, as well as preventive and complementary medicine. We also provide disease counseling, family support and wellness treatments. Throughout the entire organization, every member of the CPMC team is committed to giving our patients the individual, hands-on attention they deserve. Every hand plays a part, and every hand has the power to change a life. http://www.cpmc.org
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(HealthDay News) -- While smoking has long been linked to cancer, its frequent companion, drinking, may be as well, a new study suggests.
Three new studies presented at a medical meeting this week find a link between heavy boozing and a rise in risk for the number one cancer killer.
On the other hand, studies also suggest that heavier people are less likely to develop lung cancer than smaller folk, and black tea might help ward of the disease, as well.
The findings were to be presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 22-26, in Honolulu.
More Americans die from lung cancer than any other form, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2007, the most recent year for which statistics are available, more than 203,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with lung cancer, and nearly 159,000 died. Read more...
Many people in the United States have no health insurance, and many more are underinsured or have very high deductibles, which require them to pay significant amounts of cash for medical services before any insurance coverage kicks in.
As our current health care crisis continues to unfold, more people will be using the Internet to make their own diagnoses and figure out their own treatment plans before considering entering the medical system.
In this light, let's look at some common medical concerns, along with some over-the-counter remedies you can try to help you feel better without having to make a trip to the doctor:
Depression and anxiety
SAMe can work wonders for depression and can also help reduce arthritis pain. Start with 200 mg twice daily and slowly build up to 400 to 800 mg twice daily. Nature Made makes a nice SAMe product. Caution: Do not take SAMe if there is a risk of manic depression or significant anxiety.
• Kava Nakamal, made by the Eclectic Institute, is a safe preparation of kava that can be used for anxiety, insomnia, and muscle pain. Try one capsule three times daily as needed.
• Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb that helps to soothe frazzled nerves and enhance sleep. As an added benefit, it may even improve libido in women. Try 500 mg two or three times per day.
• Holy basil is another Ayurvedic herb that can help reduce stress and inflammation, and improve mental clarity. Try 400 mg twice daily as needed.
• Rhodiola, a.k.a. Arctic root, can reduce depression and anxiety, and also fight fatigue. Start with 100 to 150 mg/day and gradually work up to 400 to 500 mg per day.
• Lemon balm and passionflower are calming herbs, and both can be taken as teas. Try a soothing cup of tea in the evening before bedtime.
• Lavender oil is very soothing for many people; you can use it in a diffuser, or put a drop or two of the oil on your temples.
Menopause and PMS
Chaste tree (a.k.a. Vitex) has been shown to reduce PMS symptoms, including breast tenderness, swelling, irritability and headache. Nature's Way makes a nice product.
• Siberian rhubarb, sold as the product Estrovera, can reduce hot flashes and sweats in women with menopausal symptoms. Women with breast cancer or risk of breast cancer should probably avoid this, however.
• Vitamin E oil, coconut oil and calendula oil can all help reduce vaginal dryness; apply directly to affected tissues with your fingertips.
Diabetes
Multiple herbs and supplements can help reduce blood sugar, including cinnamon, bitter melon and chromium piccolinate.
Studies also have shown that magnesium supplements can delay or prevent the onset of adult-onset diabetes. Of course, the best way to avoid diabetes is to exercise every day, eat a plant-based diet and maintain a healthy weight.
• Vinegar slows digestion and can reduce the blood sugar spikes that tend to occur after consuming foods with flour and other processed carbs. If you are a bread lover, try dipping your bread in extra-virgin olive oil mixed with balsamic vinegar instead of slathering it with butter – you'll help both your blood sugar and your cholesterol.
Inflammation and pain
• Being overweight or obese, eating the "Standard American Diet" (a.k.a. SAD), and living with a lot of stress all help to drive inflammation and chronic disease, including pain.
Foods and supplements including fish and fish oil, ginger and turmeric help to reduce inflammation.
Try to eat wild fish two to three times a week or take about 1,000 mg of EPA/DHA every day, add one teaspoon of turmeric to your daily soup, and take ginger capsules or brew some fresh ginger tea from sliced up fresh gingerroot.
• Tart cherry juice is very high in anti-inflammatory compounds and can reduce pain from arthritis; studies have shown benefit with 12 ounces per day.
And it may even help you to sleep better!
• For acute musculo- skeletal pain from injuries, many people find relief from the homeopathic remedy arnica. Look for the product Topricin and follow directions on the label.
Headaches
Many adults in the United States are deficient in magnesium. Taking 400 to 800 mg of magnesium glycinate at bedtime can help to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches.
If you develop loose stools, back off on the dose. Caution: Do not take magnesium supplements if you have impaired kidney function.
• Applying lavender or peppermint oil to the temples can also help to relieve a headache.
Irritable bowel syndrome
Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules and probiotics can help to relieve dyspepsia, GI spasm and bloating in people with IBS. Look for a probiotic that has a blend of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria.
Colds and coughs
Pelargonium, also known as South African geranium, can help reduce cough and cold symptoms. Look for the product Umcka, made by Nature's Way.
• Dark honey may also help reduce cough; try one teaspoon before bedtime. Caution: Do not use honey in children under age 1.
• Irrigating your nasal passages and gargling with warm salt water every day can wash out attached viruses and bacteria, and reduce your risk of getting sick, especially during cold and flu season.
There you have it – a few things to help you stay healthy and happy. If you are taking prescription medications, please talk with your doctor before starting any over-the-counter products, as supplements can sometimes interfere with or affect the metabolism of prescription medicines. And of course, if you try some of these remedies and you fail to improve, it's time to see your doctor.
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By Drs. Kay Judge and Maxine Barish-Wreden
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