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Integrative Medicine
What
is integrative medicine?
What
are the indications for integrative medicine?
What
are the contraindications for integrative medicine?
What is integrative
medicine?
Integrative medicine
is a holistic approach that uses both conventional and complementary medical
therapies to prevent illness, assist in the management of disease, and
create optimal health. Personalized treatments are developed to suit each
personês lifestyle and strengthen self-awareness and resources for self-care.
These treatments may include:
- functional and
nutritional assessments of individual health differences and needs,
which can be addressed in a natural manner through diet, exercise, and/or
select approved supplements
- mind-body centering
exercises that increase the relaxation response
- guided imagery
to engage the mind in the healing process
- gentle bodywork
to promote relaxation
What
are the indications for integrative medicine?
What
are the contraindications for integrative medicine?
- Acute illness or
injury requiring immediate conventional medical attention
- Use as the sole
treatment for cancer
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