Therapies, The Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, The American Holistic Health a series of lectures in Alternative Medicine for the pharmacy students at …
Web CME Conference Integrative Medicine Jarad Zeff Biography Jared L Zeff, ND,LAc, Jared L Zeff is a naturopathic physician and educator He graduated from National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1979 He served as Dean of the College, the oldest accredited college of naturopathic medicine in the US, from 1988 through 1993 He holds the rank of full professor in naturopathic medicine, and currently teaches naturopathic clinical theory at Bastyr University in Seattle Dr Zeff is a contributor to numerous books on Complementary and Alternative medicine, including Professional Guide to Complementary and Alternative Therapies, The Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, The American Holistic Health Association Complete Guide to Alternative Medicine, Alternative Medicine, The Definitive Guide He is currently writing the first textbook in naturopathic medicine written since the 1950s Dr Zeff was recently recognized by his colleagues with a lifetime achievement award for his development and
teaching of naturopathic theory He writes a column on clinical theory and philosophy for the Journal of Naturopathic Medicine A Unifying Theory of Complementary Medicine Lecture Contrasting models: standard medicine and complementary medicine Underlying assumptions of both: different and complementary Disease as entity vs disease as process Areas of potential conflict: suppression of disease The hierarchy of therapeutics: ordering the modalities in complementary medicine Prana, Qi, and Vital Force: the Spiritual Aspect of Complementary Systems Lecture Defining spirit in scientific terms The concept of spirit in medical history The relationship between body, mind, and spirit Diagnosis and treatment of spiritual aspects of disease Intuition and intention as clinical tools The movement of vital energies: mind, hands, exercises, needles, herbs, energetic remedies, etc Systems vs Modalities in Complementary Medicine To be confirmed Ayurvedic theory Balance of the Tri Dosha Modalities: diet,
botanicals, exercise Chinese Medical Theory Balance of Yin and Yang Balance of the 5 elements Balance of the Zang Fu Modalities: diet, botanicals, acupuncture, etc
Workshop Diagnosis by pulse, tongue, face, etc: A Practical introduction to the development of primary skills, including the application of these findings to clinical decision making and the selection of complementary modalities Jared L Zeff, ND,LAc
Michael McLean Biography Michael J McLean, MD, PhD Dr McLean is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Director of Neuromagnetic Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee Dr McLeans research has been focussed primarily on anticonvulsant drugs and epilepsy, and he has published extensively In addition to his research in the field of anticonvulsant drugs, Dr McLean has performed some interesting work on the role of magnets in the treatment of pain - as well as the potential role of magnets in the treatment of epilepsy Selected neuromagnetic research
publications are listed in the suggested reading Lecture Why Antiepileptic Drugs Are Useful for Treating Diverse Conditions: Clinical and Mechanistic Considerations Lecture Static Magnetic Fields for the Treatment of Pain Bih-Cheng Chen MD, PhD Biography Dr Chen is a licensed surgeon western medicine and an acupuncturist eastern medicine He is the Director for the Department of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at China Medical College Taichung, Taiwan ROC Additionally, he is an Associate Professor whose research focuses on the integration of western and eastern medicine, as well as the physiological mechanisms of acupuncture He is also working on the establishment of network teaching of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Dr Chen is the Curator for the Herbal museum in CMC, as well as a visiting professor at the Victoria University of Technology in Australia and at the Oradea University of Medicine in Romania Note: The China Medical College Taichung, Taiwan ROC is the only college that
teaches traditional Chinese Medicine in ROC An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine Lecture Traditional Chinese Medicine is the most systematic and practical medicine in Alternative Medicine It includes the theory of human physiopathology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease It is a theoretical system based on clinical experience and is mainly guided by holistic concepts based upon physiopathology of Zang-Fu viscera and meridians The treatment is planned according to diagnosis Bian-method and acupuncture are the most commonly used treatment techniques of Chinese Medicine They work quickly and safely, so they are world popular Bih-Cheng Chen MD PhD
Acupuncture Lecture Acupuncture is a holistic approach to health which an important component of Traditional Chinese Medicine This holistic approach is based on the premise that energy flows through the body via energy lines, known as meridians, and that disease is the result of blockages in this energy flow Blockages are
removed by the insertion of fine needles at strategic locations on the body Additionally, the insertion of needles has been shown to induce the release of opiates and other peptides that affect the central and peripheral nervous systems This presentation will focus on the principles of acupuncture as well as the scientific evidence for the efficacy of acupuncture in the treating of pain Bih-Cheng Chen MD PhD Bian, cupping and acupuncture treatment technique Workshop Bian, cupping, and acupuncture techniques are very common and ancient treatments in Chinese Medicine They work mainly on the vascular system to cure diseases such as: the common cold, headaches, hypertension, poor digestion, local soreness, dysmenorrheal, facial palsy etc They are very safe, easy to administer, economical and efficacious Bih-Cheng Chen MD PhD Harry Ramnarine, MBBS Biography Dr Ramnarine is a medical doctor who has a private practice in Trinidad where his therapeutic methods include herbs, homeopathy,
flower essences, color and vibrational emanations of plants and minerals He is presently on the Drug Advisory Committee advising the Minister of Health on Herbal and Homeopathic Medicine Dr Ramnarine has recently conducted a series of lectures in Alternative Medicine for the pharmacy students at the UWI School of Medicine, Mt Hope For the past twenty years he has researched various aspects of Holistic Alternative Medical treatments His present research involves creating organ resonance with herbs from the Caribbean, which, in the future, can be used for diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases Dr Ramnarine received his medical training at the University of West Indies; Bioenergetic medicine in Germany, Homeopathy and flower essence in England and the United states Lecture: The Scientific Basis of Color and Photon Therapy: Harry Ramnarine, MBBS Light or photon therapy, which has a history dating back to ancient Egypt, has been refined as a contemporary treatment for a variety of
disorders, including seasonal affective disorder The smallest unit of light, the photon, has a dual nature being both a particle and a wave simultaneously Interaction of light and matter occurs when the energy of the photon is transferred to electrons in matter Color is frequency within the visible spectrum of light This spectrum includes frequencies that range from high violet to low red Beyond violet, the energy wavelengths give rise to ultraviolet light, x-rays, and gamma radiation In the opposite direction below red are the infrared and radio wave, which have relatively low energies Colored light therapy is currently being used in the fields of psychology, optometry, chiropractic medicine, and integrative medicine Scientific evidence demonstrating the efficacy of colored light therapy will be presented as well as clinical applications and cases
Christine Shah, RN, LMT Biography Christine Shah, a registered nurse and licensed massage therapist, is a graduate of the Swedish
Institute, Manhattan, New York She holds a degree in Occupational Studies, majoring in both Eastern and Western modalities Her therapeutic methods include Shiatsu, Deep Tissue Swedish Massage, Acupressure to Pressure Points subos ROM to joints Christine has amalgamated her medical training and experience with those in massage therapy to bring to her clients relief from pain and discomfort Christine operates a day spa located at Allamanda Beach Resort in Grenada Workshop: Introduction to Shiatsu Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese healing therapy that aims to restore health by inducing the free flow of Ki vital energy in energy channels meridians throughout the body These meridians are the same as those used in acupuncture, except that in Shiatsu, each channel is believed to cover a greater area of the body The restoration of vital energy flow through the meridians is brought about by physical manipulation of various sites, stretching, and breathing techniques Although the word shiatsu
means finger pressure, natural body weight may be use to apply pressure to general areas or specific points used in acupuncture This pressure technique is used along with stretches, joint manipulation and joint rotations to provide an overall treatment In this hands-on workshop, the participants will learn some of the basic techniques designed to induce the unfettered flow of Ki Christine Shah, RN, LMT Bala Muhuran, MD Medicina Alternativ, Dip AC Biography Dr Bala is in private practice in Grenada where his primary focus is acupuncture, herbal medicine and physiotherapy Additionally, he is a Physiotherapist at the General Hospital in Grenada Dr Bala received a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in India, Diploma in Su jok Acupuncture in Moscow, Diploma in Acupuncture, Medicina Alternativa in Sri Lanka, and Doctor of Medicine, Medicina Alternativa in Sri Lanka He is a member of the Acupuncture Foundation Sri Lanka and a member of the Indian Holistic Medical Academy Workshop: Introduction To
Reflexology TBA Reflexology is a healing art based on the concept that there are distinct sites, referred to as reflexes, in the ears, hands, and feet that correspond to various parts of the body The basic premise of Reflexology is that the application of pressure on these distinct sites relieves tension, improves circulation, and promotes good health Ancient tomb paintings suggest that this form of healing has been practiced in China, India, and Egypt for thousands of years In this hands-on workshop, participants will be taught how to use the thumbs and fingers in a foot-reflexology procedure
Sonia Miller, GAAM, MAR Short Biography Sonia Miller holds diplomas in both Classical Reflexology and Clinical Aromatherapy, from the Academy of Aromatherapy and Massage, Scotland, UK Sonia has been practising both therapies since 1998 first in Scotland and now Grenada, based at the Calabash Hotel, Lanse Aux Epines Workshop Abstract Dr Chow: Reflexology This workshop will introduce individuals
to the fundamentals of reflexology and its practical application Through demonstration and practice, participants will discover the zone system and physiological mapping of the feet, deducing the general state of ones well being from the textures of feet and reactions to the therapists touch
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