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10 audio discs (11 hrs., 15 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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"Dr. Weil details the complementary roles of conventional and alternative medical practices while explaining why people get sick, how they heal, and how they can avoid becoming sick again. He shows that modern medicine is excellent for handling trauma, but that methods such as holistic medicine, chiropractic, homeopathy, Chinese medicine, and osteopathy are useful for maintaining overall health. Shedding light on the strengths and weaknesses of...
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Great Courses volume 1
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Explore the history of alternative approaches to care that have evolved into integrative therapies still in use today. You'll understand why some doctors may still have questions about integrative practices, while others firmly believe they are worthwhile.
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Great Courses volume 2
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Review the science behind the benefits of healthy habits, including eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. Discover the multitude of positive impacts these habits can have on your mind, body, and overall wellness. Get tips to easily integrate simple changes into your daily routines.
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Great Courses volume 12
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Throughout the course, Dr. Bauer offers suggestions on how to approach the topic of integrative medicine with your doctor. He also touches on new integrative strategies that are being researched. By the end of this lecture, you'll be equipped with a variety of options for how to create a comprehensive wellness program that can positively affect your mental and physical health for years to come.
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Great Courses volume 3
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Delve into the world of herbal supplements to understand the pros and cons of adding them to your health-care regimen. Get a handle on why no herbal supplement is necessarily good or bad, and learn why it is so important to use supplements responsibly, with your doctor's input and guidance.
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Great Courses volume 9
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Superficially, relaxation therapies seem easy, but Dr. Bauer points out that to really get the maximum health benefits, you have to fully immerse yourself in these practices, and doing so can be challenging at first. He guides you through the process, noting the many mental and physical advantages that come with true relaxation. Once you've mastered it, relaxation will become second nature.
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Great Courses volume 10
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"Does acupuncture work?" Is a question that's often met with controversy. Dr. Bauer discusses scientific evidence that demonstrates both the effectiveness of this technique and the medical conditions it has been known to help alleviate. He also provides valuable tips to help you prepare yourself and make the most out of each acupuncture session.
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Great Courses volume 7
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Taking the mindful approach a step further, Dr. Bauer provides you with an insightful examination of meditation. In addition to reviewing the multitude of benefits that meditation can provide as both a coping strategy and a preventive measure, Dr. Bauer walks you through a number of steps you can take to help establish a successful meditation session so you can make the most of this practice.
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Great Courses volume 5
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English
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Examine the phenomenon of the mind-body connection to see how you can positively influence your mind in order to improve your body. This area of research is opening the door to new ways of thinking about and approaching various healing techniques. Dr. Bauer shares the latest findings and examples.
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Great Courses volume 4
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Take a deeper dive into some of the most common supplements, and find out which ones Dr. Bauer recommends and uses in his own practice. Understand why he'll sometimes suggest treatments even when they haven't been definitively proven to be widely effective, or have produced mixed results.
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Great Courses volume 2
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Holistic integrative medicine creates a bridge between Western medicine and the world's other evidence-based healing traditions, making a spectrum of health-care approaches available to you. Learn the philosophy underlying integrative medicine, rooted in partnering with the patient, finding the underlying causes of disease, and caring for the body, mind, and spirit.
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Chapter 44 includes: Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine Intro Your Urgent Care Center - Business Plan - Is There a Way to Differentiate Your Business From Others in the Same Industry? Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Two Strategies - Provision of Clinical Care: The Complementary and Alternative Medicine Connection - Payment for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Services: The Cash Connection From Strategic Decision...
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Great Courses volume 11
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Many people appreciate a good massage, yet few really grasp the science behind how effectively it can help with healing. Based on ancient principals such as acupressure, Dr. Bauer illustrates how this practice is more than just a back rub and, when done properly, can have long-lasting effects that go beyond the session.
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Great Courses volume 6
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Focusing your mind has been known to help alleviate pain, symptoms of illness, and side effects of medications, and even to aid in changing negative behaviors. Dr. Bauer takes you through three practices-guided imagery, hypnotherapy, and spirituality-to demonstrate how these methods can be used in conjunction with Western medicine.
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The book "Transformative Health Strategies: Integrative Medicine and the COVID-19 Pandemic" is an essential resource for staying up to date on current topics in integrative and alternative medicine. Its comprehensive coverage provides invaluable insight into the history and organization of fields like 'functional,' 'integrative,' and 'complementary and alternative' medicine. The first part of the book delves into crucial topics and practices related...
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In Wellness East & West: Achieving Optimum Health through Integrative Medicine, Kathleen F. Phalen explores the blending of the most effective aspects of medical practices from both sides of the globe. And it is not in curing but rather in healing discovered through integrating these polar medical practices that leads those suffering to a more peaceful place, a place where the heart is healed. Phalen gives us case studies on survivors of AIDS and...
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Diagnosed with vaginal cancer the year after her surgery for uterine cancer and disillusioned with the recommended treatment of radiation therapy, Jocelyn embarked on a journey to regain her health through holistic and natural approaches.
Through five years of in-depth self-care and personal growth, Jocelyn forged her own path to recovery. Now, past the five-year mark and finally having attained a cured status, she is sharing her years of learning...
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Learn how integrative medicine can help you optimize your health with Andrew B. Newberg, M.D., research director at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health.
Western medicine has tended to focus primarily on the biological dimension of health, treating our sicknesses with medication and therapeutic approaches centered in the body. But is biology all there is to wellness?
Integrative medicine says no, instead recognizing four dimensions as essential...
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Discover the universe of Integrative Medicine and how it will revolutionize the approach to health. In this book we explore this discipline that unites the excellence of medical science with holistic practices and ancient knowledge. It is a comprehensive guide for health professionals and those interested in the integration of traditional methods and ancient wisdom. By delving into the principles, evidence and applications of integrative medicine,...
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