Center for Integrative Medicine
What is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative Medicine is a system of comprehensive care that emphasizes welllness and healing of the whole person, with special emphasis on patient participation, and attention to mental and spiritual health. The knowledge and use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is an important aspect of Integrative Medicine.
The goal is Integrative Medicine is relationship-based care, informed by evidence and experience.
Mental Health, Naturally - The Family Guide to Holistic Care for a Healthy Mind and Body by Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPH, FAAP is now available!
"A first-of-its-kind, comprehensive guide to nonprescription therapies for mental well being." American Academy of Pediatrics
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Meditation Study Healing Touch Study
Integrative Medicine Videos on ABC News OnCall
The ABC News OnCall website now has topics on integrative medicine, including interviews with Dr. Kathi Kemper. View the list of topics and watch the videos!
Latest Newsletter: January 19, 2010
Acupuncture
American Academy of Family Physicians - Cochrane Review on Acupuncture - Clinical Question: Is acupuncture effective in preventing migraine headaches? Evidence-Based Answer: Acupuncture appears to be effective for prophylaxis of migraine headaches, and may be slightly better than pharmacotherapy.
Acupuncture Reduces Vasomotor Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients. Medscape. Requires FREE Login to Access.
MedCost Coverage Articles and Publications on Acupuncture
Guided Imagery
American Academy for Guided Imagery: Get Certified in Interactive Guided Imagery, Save $1000, and Earn 117 Hours CME Credit
Join the Center for Integrative Medicine
Congratulations to our newest members Tami Colvin, Emily Esmali, and Robert Kulp, DDS!
WFUBMC Faculty and Staff - Membership Invitation
Community Supporter - Membership Invitation
Natural Triad Magazine / Wake Forest Integrative Medicine Seminar Series
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 12:00 PM - The Art and Practice of Herbal Medicine. Michele Collins, RH (AHG), MPH - Naturopathic Health Clinic, Winston-Salem, NC
Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 12:00 PM - Going Dutch: Integrating Therapeutic Touch & Guided Imagery into Hospitals in the Netherlands. Martine Busch, MA - Van Praag Instituut - Utrecht, The Netherlands
The Seminar Series is Open to the Public, Free lunch is provided. For more information, contact Thomas A. Arcury, PhD, at (336) 716-9438. Review the Complete List of Integrative Medicine Seminars.
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese exercise system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention.
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