What are the factors on which integrative medicine focuses?
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Dr. Robin Miller answered:Integrative medicine focuses on the whole person. In doing so, conventional medicine and alternative and complimentary medicine are used to promote health and wellness.
Integrative medicine focuses on the whole person. In doing so, conventional medicine and alternative and complimentary medicine are used to promote health and wellness. More -
Dr. David Katz answered:In terms of treatment modalities, everything from conventional pharmacotherapy and surgery, to meditation, acupuncture, energy therapies, relaxation, yoga, tai chi, massage, and nutriceuticals. In terms of conditions- anything goes. All conditions, and even health promotion, can be approached this way.
In terms of treatment modalities, everything from conventional pharmacotherapy and surgery, to meditation, acupuncture, energy therapies, relaxation, yoga, tai chi, massage, and nutriceuticals. In terms of conditions- anything goes. All... More -
Dr. Susan Blum answered:Lifestyle Education first:
- nutrition;
- food as medicine;
- the importance of stress hormones and teaching relaxation skills; and,
- the importance of your environment and limiting toxic exposure.
Good digestive health as a foundation for supporting the immune system, reducing inflammation, and the intake of needed nutrients.
Good liver health as a foundation for assuring good clearing of toxins.
Lifestyle Education first: nutrition; food as medicine; the importance of stress hormones and teaching relaxation skills; and, the importance of your environment and limiting toxic exposure. Good digestive health as a foundation for... More -
Dr. Raphael d' Angelo answered:First, do no harm.
Second, we are whole beings. Body, mind and spirit contribute to health and must be considered as part of the answer when seeking to regain health and wellness.
Third, there are often a number of approaches to resolution of problems. The best choice manifests when the time is taken to fully discuss the options in light of a person's needs, expectations and personal and family resources.
First, do no harm. Second, we are whole beings. Body, mind and spirit contribute to health and must be considered as part of the answer when seeking to regain health and wellness. Third, there are often a number of approaches to resolution of... More
