Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds (Research) Event Date: June 4th, 2019 Mediterranean Dietto Reduce Cardiovascular Disease and Other Chronic Diseases of Aging The Mediterranean diet has been associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events but the precise mechanisms through which Mediterranean diet intake may reduce long-term risk of CVD are not well understood. Using a…
Month: May 2019
As one of my teachers in Chinese medical school told me “women are complicated.” Women’s biology allows for the miracle of childbirth but also creates many women’s health issues that are unique to or simply more prevalent in women. In recent years research into integrative medicine approaches have found good evidence that many health issues…
About 18% of Americans report chronic knee pain. Recent research at NCCIH shows that several mind/body approaches in integrative medicine can be effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee. Acupuncture, T’ai Chi and massage therapy offer a safe, natural and effective way to alleviate knee pain and prevent further damage. Learn to relieve…
Many times we don’t get enough sleep because we just don’t get to bed a decent hour. Some of us do get to bed on time and still cannot get a decent nights sleep. Fortunately there are complementary approaches to sleep disorders that are showing promising results in research. Meditation and relaxation techniques as simple…