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Who's Who in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine
Posted on 2009-03-23 12:32:28 in Aesthetic Medicine | Aging | Bone and Dental | Brain and Mental Performance | Cancer | Cardio-Vascular | Clinical Research Abstracts | Desk Reference | Dietary Supplementation | Estrogen | Functional Foods | Functional Medicine | Genetics in Disease | Healthcare and Information | Hormone Replacement Therapy | Hormone Therapy | Human Growth Hormone | Longevity | Longevity and Age Management | Men's Health | Musculoskeletal | Osteoporosis | Stem Cell Research | Testosterone | Women's Health |
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.

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. Continue reading…

Major Domains of CAM
Posted on 2003-11-07 12:50:20 in Functional Medicine |
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. Continue reading…
CAM and Malpractice
Posted on 2003-11-07 12:50:02 in Functional Medicine |
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. Continue reading…
The Doctor Patient Relationship
Posted on 2003-11-07 12:49:50 in Functional Medicine |
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. Continue reading…
The Future of Healthcare
Posted on 2003-11-07 12:48:58 in Functional Medicine |
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. Continue reading…
Philosophy of CAM
Posted on 2003-11-07 12:48:42 in Functional Medicine |
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. Continue reading…
Prescription Drugs and Their Potentially Adverse Effects
Posted on 2003-11-07 12:48:27 in Functional Medicine |
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. Continue reading…
Prevalence of CAM
Posted on 2003-11-07 12:48:10 in Functional Medicine |
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. Continue reading…
Your First Visit to a CAM Practitioner
Posted on 2003-11-07 12:47:58 in Functional Medicine |
What to Expect On Your First Visit to a Complementary and Alternative Practitioner If you've never been to a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioner, it's natural to wonder what to expect on your first visit. The following will hopefully help to dispel any fears or uncertainties that you may have. Continue reading…
Cam FAQ
Posted on 2003-11-07 12:47:41 in Functional Medicine |
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Facts More than 70% to 90% of physicians consider CAM therapies, such as diet and exercise, behavioral medicine, counseling and psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy, to be legitimate medical practices. Approximately 80% of medical students and 70% of family physicians are interested in receiving training in multiple areas of CAM therapies. Continue reading…
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