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VISIT: www.AnticancerBook.com to contribute to the ground-breaking cancer project. Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, two-time brain cancer survivor, distinguished scientist and best-selling author (Anticancer), has teamed up with the world renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center, to initiate a ground-breaking research project aimed at enhancing standard cancer care around the world. The project's goal is to improve & boost cancer care....forever. The initiative, led by Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., professor of behavioral science and general oncology at MD Anderson, will examine the effects of an innovative, standardized integrative oncology program based on the model outlined in the book Anticancer, by Dr. Servan-Schreiber. MD Anderson Cancer Center & Anticancer are currently seeking philanthropic funding to advance the goals of the Integrative Medicine Program, and to specifically support the development and testing of a novel, comprehensive integrative oncology intervention.The study will dramatically move the integrative medicine field forward through several ground breaking strategies where previous research has fallen short. The Servan-Schreiber/Cohen Anticancer Fund will support a 5-year research project with the following measurable aims: - Develop a comprehensive, novel, standardized, web-based, integrative oncology intervention program based on the model outlined in Anticancer. The program will include special diets, physical activity, stress management, social support, control of ...

Aurora Ocampo, a clinical nurse specialist for integrative medicine, talks about the alternative techniques she uses in the hospital including aromatherapy, yoga, and reiki, to enhance patient care. Learn more at youngliving.com

Visit www.health-healingnetwork.com for full 90 minute DVD package. De-stress with yoga, tai chi, meditation, breathing, and good food. Integrative medicine techniques with Dr. Russ Greenfield.

Carla Salinas, tells her inspiring story of recovery through integrative medicine. INFO: Mettamujer@yahoo.com

Ryan Abbott's interest in acupuncture stems from childhood upbringing and early exposure to other cultural traditions. Graduating with one of the highest honors from UCLA, Ryan Abbott earned his Bachelors degree in Integrative Medical Theory and concurrently a Masters degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. He is now in the process of completing an MD and JD AboutexploreIM.UCLA As part of the UCLA Center for East West Medicine's ongoing effort to bridge the understanding of the integration of western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it has launched Explore IM: Exploring Integrative Medicine, a web-based portal designed to be a world class interactive resource for integrative medicine. Visit www.exploreim.ucla.edu

Looking to start the new year off healthy? Dr. Larry Bergstrom, an integrative medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains the three elements of good health: exercise, nutrition and stress reduction.

An interesting exercise by Dr. Paula King, a psychologist and guided imagery specialist, using visualizing a lemon to help understand and appreciate the mind/body connection through guided imagery. The brain can have tremendous power in our health and life.

Integrative Medicine looks at the underlying causes of heart disease beyond simply lowering cholesterol. Dr. James Biddle, MD discusses advanced science behind the causes, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Full length DVDs and CDs are available from our website at www.docbiddle.com

Andrew Weil, MD, the nations most renowned exponent of a more holistic approach to medicine, is director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona (the leading effort in the world to develop a comprehensive curriculum in integrative medicine), and is also a clinical professor of medicine and a professor of Public Health there.

Daniel Monti, MD discusses the mind-body connection. Dr. Monti is Director of the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson Medical College and Thomas Jefferson University. He has expertise in several areas of integrative medicine, particularly mind-body medicine and integrative oncology. Monti graduated Summa Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, and completed residency training in Psychiatry and a research scholars program at Jefferson Medical College. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and since 1999 he has served as an examiner for the oral board examination for Psychiatry. Part 1: www.youtube.com Part 2:www.youtube.com Part 3: www.youtube.com