Just a list of the websites and leaders in Natural Health field
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What is Integrative Medicine? Andrew Weil, M.D., is the world's leading proponent of alternative medicine, right? Wrong. Although this is how the popular media often portrays him, Dr. Weil is actually the world's leading proponent of integrative medicine, a philosophy that is considerably different from a blanket endorsement of alternative medicine.
You are wise to question who you can trust when it comes to maintaining, enhancing, or rebuilding your health. With all websites, newspapers, magazines, and other publications offering health advice, with every new multi-million dollar TV ad for another proclaimed miracle drug, with any recommendation offered by traditional and natural physicians, it is essential to answer this question above all others: what is their real motivation?
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The Wisdom of Integrative Natural Medicine
SOPHIA means "wisdom" in Greek. Our name symbolizes our commitment to teaching people the benefits of Integrative Natural Medicine.
Our goal is to improve the health of and educate people on all the factors that influence health, wellness and disease. Including the mind, spirit and community as well as the body. We are proud to be the first of the Integrative Natural Medicine Centers.
Our mission is to help as many people to learn to repair, improve or preserve their health, without drugs.
We want our patients to live a long and happy life and find joy in their health
Our approach to health, called Integrative Natural Medicine, is what makes us different. Dr. Kenneth Hoffman uses the best of ancient wisdom and modern science. We use acupuncture, physical therapies, herbal medicine, nutrition, and cutting-edge laboratory testing. We work with you to create a natural solution and health plan designed just for you.**
healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship between practitioner and patient, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapies. The Center defines integrative medicine (IM) as The Defining Principles of Integrative Medicine Patient and practitioner are partners in the healing process.
quote hereThe Defining Principles of Integrative Medicine
1. Patient and practitioner are partners in the healing process.
2. All factors that influence health, wellness, and disease are taken into consideration, including mind, spirit, and community, as well as the body.
3. Appropriate use of both conventional and alternative methods facilitates the body's innate healing response.
4. Effective interventions that are natural and less invasive should be used whenever possible.
5. Integrative medicine neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies uncritically.
6. Good medicine is based in good science. It is inquiry-driven and open to new paradigms.
7. Alongside the concept of treatment, the broader concepts of health promotion and the prevention of illness are paramount.
8. Practitioners of integrative medicine should exemplify its principles and commit themselves to self-exploration and self-development.> quote here
Boston University
quote hereIntegrative medicine is a health care model which blends the best of conventional medicine, complementary therapies, and lifestyle changes; emphasizes a compassionate healing relationship between patients and their caregivers; and views the patient as whole person – mind, body, and spirit. Started in 2004, the Program for Integrative Medicine and Health Care Disparities at Boston Medical Center is committed to evidence-based practices. Our multidisciplinary team is composed of highly qualified:
Physicians
Massage Therapists
Acupuncturists
Class instructors
We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our clinical services, research, and medical student and resident education opportunities.> quote here
Sophia Natural Health Center believes in the power of natural healing by offering tests and treatments founded on traditional Chinese Medicine and integrated with modern knowledge of nutritional sc...