What Are The Benefits of Integrative Medicine?
Dr. Graeme Shaw MD explains some of the benefits of integrative medicine from this 2010 interview. Dr. Shaw has an integrative medicine practice in Los Altos California. One of his favorites is that alternative medicine looks at the underlying cause of disease rather than just treating symptoms. Dr. Shaw talks about how using both alternative medicine and conventional medicine provides the most options to patients looking for long term solutions.From:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:4 0ratingsTime:01:27More inEducation

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What Is The Difference Between A Vitamin Mineral and an Herbal Supplement?
In this 2010 interview with integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Graeme Shaw MD of Los Altos, Dr. Shaw is asked to explain the difference between a vitamin mineral and an herbal supplement. Dr. Shaw says the major difference is that the vitamin mineral supplements are specific targeted individual ingredients. Whereas the herbal supplement is basically a food that may have those vitamins and minerals, but also has all the other benefits of food, including energy and other ingredients that would perhaps help with detoxification and support the body he says. http://www.GetWellNatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:1 0ratingsTime:00:36More inEducation

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What Is Petechiae?
What Is Petechiae? - In 2010, Dr. Graeme Shaw MD of Los Altos, integrative medicine specialist was asked in this video interview "What is Petechiae and what are the symtoms of Petechiae?" Dr. Shaw responded: "Petechiae refer to red or purple spots on the body caused by minor hemorrhages in the layers of the skin where capillary blood vessels have broken. These small areas of bleeding can manifest themselves as tiny round dots, which are the about the size and shape of a pinpoint. While they usually appear on the lower parts of the legs, Petechiae can present themselves on any part of the body. Common causes of petechiae can include trauma or injury to the skin, autoimmune conditions and allergic reactions. Petichaie can also be result from liver disease, low platelets, infections or leukemia. Sometimes, medications such as blood thinners can lead to skin petechiae. Any medications such as aspirin that can cause blood to thin, can promote bleeding into the skin." http://www.getwellnatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:0 0ratingsTime:00:56More inEducation

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What are the Treatment Options According to Western Medicine for those with Low Platelet Counts?
What are the treatment options according to Western Medicine for those with Low Platelet counts? In this 2010 interview with Dr. Graeme Shaw MD, Dr. Shaw points outs "In Western Medicine, there is no recognized natural treatment for Low Platelet Counts and the usual treatment for this disease can include steroids (prednisone), Intravenous immunoglobulin also known as IVIg, platelet transfusions or even splenectomy." Dr. Shaw has an integrative medicine practice in Los Altos California. http://www.getwellnatural.com http://www.getwellnatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:4 0ratingsTime:00:33More inEducation

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What are the Common Symptoms and Health Problems Associated with ITP?
In this 2010 video Dr. Graeme Shaw MD, integrative medicine practitioner, is asked to describe the common symptoms and health problems associated with ITP Dr. Shaw responds: "For individuals concerned with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, a person #39;s lifestyle may impact platelet quality and/or platelet counts. For instance, if a person #39;s diet consists of junk food, high sugar containing foods, processed foods and other foods that lack essential nutrients, the body may have less essential nutrients to produce high quality platelets. According to eastern medicine philosophies, if an individual suffers from high levels of toxins, physical stress or emotional stress, bone marrow function could be affected. Since the bone marrow produces platelets, anything that causes dysfunction in the bone marrow may lead to low platelet counts." http://www.getwellnatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:3 0ratingsTime:00:51More inEducation

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How Can a Person #39;s Lifestyle Impact Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?
Dr. Graeme Shaw MD, practitioner of integrative medicine, was asked in this 2010 video how a person #39;s lifestyle can impact idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or ITP Dr. Shaw #39;s reply: "For individuals concerned with Idiopathic thrombocytopenia Purpura, a person #39;s lifestyle may impact platelet quality and/or platelet counts. For instance, if a person diet consist of junk food, high sugar containing foods, processed foods and other foods that lack essential nutrients, the body may have less essential nutrients to produce high quality platelets. According to eastern medicine philosophies, if an individual suffers from high levels of toxins, physical stress or emotional stress, bone marrow function could be affected. Since the bone marrow produces platelets, anything that causes dysfunction in the bone marrow may lead to low platelet counts." http://www.getwellnatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:1 0ratingsTime:00:53More inEducation

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Health Benefits of Ayurvedic or Traditional Chinese Medicine
In this 2010 interview Dr. Graeme Shaw MD was asked "What are some of the reasons or health benefits that cause people to use eastern medicines like Ayurvedic or Traditional Chinese Medicine?" Dr. Shaw is an integrative medicine practitioner with his practice in Los Altos California. Dr. Shaw #39;s answer "Over the last 4000 years, practitioners of Eastern Medicine have perfected the use of natural herbs and herbal formulas to support the health of their patients. Herbs have been used successfully for thousands of years throughout the world long before the introduction of western medicine. Practitioners of Eastern medicine in China, India or Vietnam focus on naturally balancing and supporting the healthy functions of individuals #39; organs and overall body. Eastern Medicine #39;s main focus is not on the treatment of symptoms. This Eastern Medicine focus on "Balance and Support" is designed to support the body #39;s ability to better heal itself and remain healthy. Practitioners of Ayurvedic Medicine or Traditional Chinese Medicine work with their patients to improve balance, energy and function of the body using natural methods. Eastern Medicine philosophies trust that a body in a more balanced state is better able to rid itself of the actual causes of disease. This is in direct contrast to western medicine which focuses on the treatment of symptoms instead of focusing on finding a cure or treatment for the cause of chronic disease. Western medicine will often include prescription ...From:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:34More inEducation

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What Are Some of the Common Reasons Why the Body May Need Additional Nutritional Support?
In this 2010 interview, integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Graeme Shaw MD explains some of the common reasons why one #39;s body may need the additional support that herbal supplements may provide. Dr. Shaw says that the additional support of herbs is mainly to compensate for oxidative stress and poor diet. He says that oxidative stress is one of the key features of chronic illness. To avoid oxidative stress he recommends that one avoid junk food, fast foods, processed foods, foods with chemicals and will get the best results with healthy fresh foods he says. A lack of exercise in our society is a huge contributor to poor health, as is stress both emotional and physical according to Dr. Shaw. Pollution both in water, air and food is a factor and also the obvious pollution of smoking contributes to oxidative stress and also chronic illness he says. http://www.GetWellNatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:12More inEducation

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Dr. Graeme Shaw MD Further Explains Detoxification That May Accompany Herbal Supplement Use
In this 2010 interview with Dr. Graeme Shaw MD, Los Altos integrative medicine practitioner, Dr. Shaw further explains some detoxification symptoms that may accompany herbal supplement use initially. He therefore recommends a take it slow approach to taking herbs, slowly increasing the herbal supplements over time. http://www.GetWellNatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:1 0ratingsTime:00:59More inEducation

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What Nutritional and Herbal Supplements Would You Take If You Were Concerned with Petechiae?
In this 2010 video of Dr. Graeme Shaw MD, integrative medicine specialist Los Altos, CA, Dr. Shaw answers the question " What nutritional and herbal supplements would you add to your dietary protocol to best support healthy platelet and coagulation function if you were concerned with Petechiae?" Dr. Shaw #39;s answer: "If I were concerned with a Petechiae and low platelets or poor coagulation function, I would take several dietary supplements that support the general health of my body and key organs associated with platelet production. I would take nutritional products like a good multi vitamin/mineral supplement to ensure that my body is not deficient in any essential nutrients. As for herbal supplements, for optimum support for healthy platelets and normal coagulation, I would take Get Well Natural #39;s Blood Well and Restore Immune II, twice per day. I would also take the single herbal extract Agrimonia due to is supportive qualities in regards to healthy coagulation function." http://www.getwellnatural.com http://www.getwellnatural.com http://www.getwellnatural.com http://www.getwellnatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:0 0ratingsTime:00:53More inEducation

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How Can a Person #39;s Lifestyle Impact Platelet Counts?
Dr. Graeme Shaw answers the question "How can a person #39;s lifestyle impact platelet counts?" in this 2010 interview. His answer: "For individuals concerned with a Low Platelet Count, a person #39;s lifestyle may impact platelet quality and/or platelet counts. For example, if a person diet consist of junk food, high sugar containing foods, processed foods and other foods that lack essential nutrients, a person may have less of the essential nutrients required by their body to produce high quality platelets. According to eastern medicine philosophies, if an individual suffers from high levels of toxins, physical stress or emotional stress, bone marrow function could be affected. Since the bone marrow produces platelets, anything that causes dysfunction in the bone marrow may lead to low platelet counts." Dr. Shaw is an integrative medicine specialist and practitioner who integrates nutritional herbal supplements in his practice in Los Altos California. http://www.getwellnatural.com http://www.getwellnatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:2 0ratingsTime:00:54More inEducation

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Capsules versus Tablets for Nutritional Supplements
In this 2010 interview with Dr. Graeme Shaw, MD, Los Altos based integrative medicine practitioner, Dr. Shaw explains the difference between capsules and tablets from a bioavailable point of view. Dr. Shaw believes that capsules are more bio-available to the body than tablets are. http://www.GetWellNatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:0 0ratingsTime:00:33More inEducation

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Formulas Versus Get Well Natural #39;s
What Are the Differences Between Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal formulas and Get Well Natural #39;s herbal formulas? In this 2010 interview, Dr. Graeme Shaw MD explains the difference between TCM herbal formulas and Get Well Natural #39;s herbal formulas. He says that in addition to the cooking together of highly concentrated formulas they were created using proven Eastern Medicine philosophies combined with Western modalities for the best of both worlds. They also do not use the cheaper beef bone based capsules but instead use the more expensive 100% vegan vegi-capsules. Dr. Shaw has an integrative medicine practice in Los Altos California. http://www.GetWellNatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:4 0ratingsTime:01:27More inEducation

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What is Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura or ITP?
In this 2010 video interview with integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Graeme Shaw MD our of Los Altos California, Dr. Shaw is asked to describe what Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura also known as ITP is. Dr. Shaw #39;s response: "Idiopathic thrombocytopenia Purpura is also known as ITP or Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic Purpura is classified as an autoimmune disease with symptoms of low platelet counts, bruising, Petechiae, poor coagulation function and overall low platelets. According to western medicine, the cause of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is unknown. Platelet count tests are performed to identify this disease. The average healthy person has 150000 to 300000 blood platelets in each milliliter of blood. People testing below 150000 may be given an ITP diagnoses and platelet counts as low as 1000 platelets are possible in individuals with ITP In Western Medicine, there is no recognized natural treatment or cure for this disease. Most Western medicine treatments for ITP can include steroids (prednisone), Intravenous immunoglobulin also known as IVIg, platelet transfusions or even splenectomy. Unfortunately, in my medical school training, there were no classes in using natural remedies for this condition so most western trained doctors have no other options but the above mentioned treatments. In Eastern Medicine, practitioners do not focus on treating the symptoms of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura, but rather focus on ...From:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:3 0ratingsTime:01:49More inEducation

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Are There Any Disadvantages To Taking Herbal Supplements?
In this 2010 interview, integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Graeme Shaw MD was asked if there are any disadvantages to taking herbal supplements. He replied "While herbs are natural food supplements, there still can be disadvantages of using herbal dietary supplements due to the laxative effects of some herbs as well as the possibility of a small percent of individuals having food sensitivities. Also, since herbs may support the natural and healthy detoxification pathways within a person #39;s body, the body can often begin to release previously stored toxins from the tissue of the body. Detoxification occurs within the body when the body eliminates toxins such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or stored chemicals like pesticides, prescription drugs, food additives, or heavy metals. While detoxification is generally a good thing, when the body detoxifies too fast, the body can cause unwanted symptoms including diarrhea, constipation, skin rash or flu-like symptoms. These symptoms from toxins being eliminated can be decreased or eliminated by either beginning any herbal product slowly and/or drinking more clean water during this process. I have found that the best way to prevent any possible disadvantages accompanying the use of herbal supplements is to always begin any herbal product slowly by taking less than the suggested usage printed on the bottle. For example, if the suggested usage is 3 capsules, 2 times per day, I generally begin slowly by taking only 1 capsule, twice ...From:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:10More inEducation

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Follicular Lymphoma: On the Road to Cure (Our Journeys to Long Term Survival)
This video is from "Follicular Lymphoma: On the Road to Cure" Patient Educational Symposium presented at Rush University Cancer Center/Rush University Medical Center on September 15, 2012 by Chicago Blood Cancer Foundation and Hope for Lymphoma. "The Winding Road: Our Journeys to Long Term Survival" was a lunch time presentation given by Betsy de Parry. Ms. de Parry is an author, patient advocate, and survivor of follicular lymphoma. Dr. Janine E. Gauthier, Director of Clinical Services, Cancer Integrative Medicine, also presented. This symposium was broadcast live on the Battling and Beating Cancer Radio Show on the Blog Talk Radio Network and will air on CAN TV. Join Chicago Blood Cancer Foundation on the Super Highway to Curing Cancer at http://www.chicagobloodcancer.org or (888) 792-9992.From:ChicagoBloodCancerViews:12 0ratingsTime:38:44More inNonprofits Activism

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Optifast Medically Managed Weight Loss with Zana Elliot, FNP - Tyler, TX
imeasttexas.com Integrative Medicine of East Texas is an alternative medicine and holistic healing clinic that specializes in affordable primary care, bio-identical hormone therapy, medical weight loss, prolotherapy pain management solutions and chelation therapy in Tyler, TX. Contact us today at 903-730-6727. Medically Managed Weight Loss - Tyler TX Integrative Medicine of East Texas 967 Pruitt Place Tyler, TX 75703 (903) 730-6727 http://www.imeasttexas.comFrom:Integrative Medicine of East TexasViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:23More inTravel Events

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Dr. Andrew Weil

He's been called the guru of integrative medicine.

Though it's not exactly a title he puts on his resume, Dr. Andrew Weil did help found the health care approach that combines alternative and conventional medicine.

More than that, the method looks at the patient as more than just a physical body by focusing on the mind and spirit as well, he says.

"Well, I'm not a guru, I'm a teacher and physician and author," says Weil, who will be speaking Sunday at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. "But I did help found this movement and it's a very strong movement. We have a graduation coming up - soon we'll have graduated over 1,000 physicians from very intensive trainings. `Integrative medicine' is now a widely used

What: The leader in integrative medicine will discuss healthy aging, "Spontaneous Happiness" and nutrition. A Q&A session will follow his presentation.

When: 3 p.m. Sunday.

Where: Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Drive.

Tickets: $30 to $60.

Information: 562-467-8818 or cerritoscenter.com. To learn more about Weil, go to drweil.com.

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Would You Ever Agree To Have Your Spleen Removed?
In this 2010 video, integrative medicine specialist Dr. Graeme Shaw MD is asked "Would you ever agree to have your spleen removed if you had a diagnosis of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?" Dr. Shaw responds that there are two primary concerns with splenectomy as a treatment for ITP First, he recommends always trying the simple and natural things first. Dr. Shaw recommends that all simple approaches to platelet support be tried before considering splenectomy. The second concern he mentions is to look at the effectiveness of the proposed splenectomy. Unfortunately, says Dr. Shaw, they are not 100% effective and many times a person who has undergone a splenectomy as a treatment for the symptoms of ITP winds up with the symptoms remaining, minus a spleen. http://www.getwellnatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:06More inEducation

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What are the Petechiae Treatment Options According to Western Medicine?
Dr. Graeme Shaw MD, Los Altos California area integrative medicine practitioner was interviewed in 2010 and was asked " Dr. Shaw #39;s answer: "Treatment for petechiae according to Western Medicine is usually targeted at the suspected cause of the petechia. So if someone who is suffering from Petechiae had an infection causing it, then it will be treated with antibiotics. If petechiae occurred due to a low platelets then the treatment could involve giving a transfusion of the blood factors or platelets. If petechiae was caused by an allergic reaction to a specific kind of medicine, then an obvious remedy would be to stop administering or ingesting that drug or medicine. For some people a simple application of an ice pack on and off the afflicted area during the course of the day can help reduce petechiae. If the cause of the petechiae is Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura, then the usual western medicine drugs and modalities will be used. In Eastern Medicine, practitioners would most likely focus on supporting the body #39;s healthy platelet and coagulation function instead of focusing on a treatment for the symptoms of Petechiae." http://www.getwellnatural.comFrom:GetWellNaturalLLCViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:15More inEducation

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