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German team reports that a liquid extract from black elderberry may inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria involved in upper respiratory tract infections.
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Rich in vitamins, minerals and polyphenol antioxidants, apples in the form of smoothies have increased bioavailability and may thus offer greater protection against cancer.
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Week of March 23, 2009
Pamela W. Smith, MD, MPH
Director for Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine Fellowship
Pamela W. Smith, M.D., MPH spent her first twenty years of practice as an emergency room physician with the Detroit Medical Center.
She is currently the owner and director of The Center for Health Living and Longevity. Dr. Smith is the Director of the Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine, which is the only fellowship of its kind in the U.S.
Pamela W. Smith, MD, MPH
Director for Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine Fellowship
Pamela W. Smith, M.D., MPH spent her first twenty years of practice as an emergency room physician with the Detroit Medical Center.
She is currently the owner and director of The Center for Health Living and Longevity. Dr. Smith is the Director of the Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine, which is the only fellowship of its kind in the U.S.
At the upcoming 17th World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Orlando April 23-25, 2009), Dr. Smith will be chairing The Fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative & Functional Medicine, Modules III and VII. To download the Fellowship program, click here. To download the Fellowship Schedule, click here. For more information, call 1-888-997-0112
Dr. Smith will also be presenting at the Palm Beach County Obstetrics and Gynecology Society's 42nd Annual Educational Seminar & Retreat on Friday, March 27, 2009 at the PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. For more information, call Penny Linch 561-881-3828.
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Major Domains of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the widespread therapies that comprise complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can be grouped into the following domains:
Alternative Medical Systems- Alternative medical systems generally involve practices that have evolved independent of and often prior to conventional medicine.
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Posted on 2003-11-07 12:50:02 in
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Medical Malpractice Less Frequent inComplementary and Alternative Medicine
Although the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the U.S. is growing, little is known about the medical malpractice implications of CAM in relation to conventional medicine. In response, a recent study sought to determine the frequency of medical malpractice claims against chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, naturopaths, and a variety of other CAM professionals.
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Posted on 2003-11-07 12:49:50 in
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine:The Importance of the Doctor-Patient Relationship
Recent studies have shown that 69% of Americans use at least one type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy in any given year and 70% to 90% of physicians consider CAM therapies to be legitimate medical practices.
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Posted on 2003-11-07 12:48:58 in
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Future Healthcare Trends andthe Growth of Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Research confirms the growing popularity and use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the U.S. today. But how will future healthcare trends affect the growth of CAM therapies.
If the past is any indication, the use of CAM therapies is likely to continue to grow in public acceptance as the U.
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Posted on 2003-11-07 12:48:42 in
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The Philosophy of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
While many are familiar with the conventional health care practices of today, many are unfamiliar with the philosophies, methods, and treatments used in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Therapies are denoted as "complementary" when used in addition to conventional medical treatments and as "alternative" when used instead of conventional medical treatment.
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The Potentially Adverse Effects of Prescription Drugs
Discovering dangers of prescription drugs after they have been marketed to the medical community and public is common. Generally, 51% of FDA-approved drugs have serious adverse effects not detected prior to approval. Each year prescription drugs injure 1.
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Surveys Say that Complementaryand Alternative Medicine Practices are Prevalent
Back in 1993, a national survey found that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) plays a significant role in U.S. health care. Since then, CAM therapies have increasingly attracted the attention of medical doctors and researchers as well as the public, the government, and the media.
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Exercise Your Anti-Cancer Option
Among women, regular exercise in their 40s slashes breast cancer risk. Among men, routine physical activity exerts a protective effect against prostate cancer.
US National Cancer Institute(Maryland, USA) researchers have found that regular moderate-to-vigorous exercise in the ten-year period preceding menopause may help reduce the risk of breast cancer later in life. Studying 118,899 postmenopausal women...
US National Cancer Institute(Maryland, USA) researchers have found that regular moderate-to-vigorous exercise in the ten-year period preceding menopause may help reduce the risk of breast cancer later in life. Studying 118,899 postmenopausal women...
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