The Doctor's Channel - Alternative Medicine

Risks of Using Complementary Medicine and Conventional Medicine Simultaneously

2008-05-09T18:06:05-04:00

Dan Labriola, ND, Director, Naturopathic Services, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle, WA, discusses the risks of using both complimentary medicine and conventional medicine simultaneously.

References and Resources
Eliott JA, Kealey CP, Olver IN. Using complementary and alternative medicine: the perceptions of palliative patients with cancer. J Palliat Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;11(1):58-67.

Goldman RD, Rogovik AL, Lai D, Vohra S. Potential interactions of drug-natural health products and natural health products-natural health products among children. J Pediatr. 2008 Apr;152(4):521-6, 526.e1-4.

Feinstein D, Eden D. Six pillars of energy medicine: clinical strengths of a complementary paradigm. Altern Ther Health Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;14(1):44-54.

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Complementary Medicine

2008-05-09T17:49:27-04:00

Dan Labriola, ND, Director, Naturopathic Services, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle, WA, discusses complementary therapy.

References and Resources
Wheeler P, Hyland ME. Dispositional predictors of complementary medicine and vitamin use in students. J Health Psychol. 2008 May;13(4):516-9.

Crisanti MC, Koutzaki SH, Mondrinos MJ, Lelkes PI, Finck CM. Novel methods for delivery of cell-based therapies. J Surg Res. 2008 May 1;146(1):3-10.

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Complementary Therapy with the Treatment of Cancer

2008-05-08T17:57:55-04:00

Dan Labriola, ND, Director, Naturopathic Services, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle, WA, discusses complementary therapy with the treatment of cancer.

References and Resources
Eliott JA, Kealey CP, Olver IN. Using complementary and alternative medicine: the perceptions of palliative patients with cancer. J Palliat Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;11(1):58-67.

Wesa K, Gubili J, Cassileth B. Integrative oncology: complementary therapies for cancer survivors. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2008 Apr;22(2):343-53.

Mathelin C, Bagot JL. Use of complementary medicine and supportive care by breast cancer patients. Gynecol Obstet Fertil. 2008 Mar;36(3):245-247.

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Issues with Unregulated Botanical and Vitamin Products

2008-05-02T17:27:54-04:00

Dan Labriola, ND, Director, Naturopathic Services, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle, WA, discusses unregulated botanical and vitamin products.

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Propagation of Trend

2007-10-10T11:52:01-04:00

Neelam Misra, MD, Assistant Medical Director, Manhattan Total Health, discusses new developments in the study of acupuncture.

References and Resources
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
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Helms JM. Acupuncture in the West. In: Acupuncture Energetics A Clinical Approach for Physicians. Berkeley,CA: Medical Acupuncture Publishers, 1995:3-17.

Helms JM. The Basic, Clinical, and Speculative Science of Acupuncture. In: Acupuncture Energetics A Clinical Approach for Physicians. Berkeley,CA: Medical Acupuncture Publishers, 1995:19-70.

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Needle to Skin

2007-10-09T14:17:43-04:00

Neelam Misra, MD, Assistant Medical Director, Manhattan Total Health, demonstrates an acupuncture treatment.

References and Resources
Acupuncture Today
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American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
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Cabýoglu MT, Ergene N, Tan U. The mechanism of acupuncture and clinical applications. Int J Neurosci. 2006 Feb;116(2):115-25.
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Helms JM. Acupuncture in the West. In: Acupuncture Energetics A Clinical Approach for Physicians. Berkeley,CA: Medical Acupuncture Publishers, 1995:3-17.

Helms JM. The Basic, Clinical, and Speculative Science of Acupuncture. In: Acupuncture Energetics A Clinical Approach for Physicians. Berkeley,CA: Medical Acupuncture Publishers, 1995:19-70.

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Potential Mechanisms of Analgesia with Acupuncture

2007-08-30T14:54:57-04:00

Neelam Misra, MD, Assistant Medical Director, Manhattan Total Health, discusses the possible mechanisms of action of analgesia from acupuncture.

References and Resources
Helms JM. Acupuncture in the West. In: Acupuncture Energetics A Clinical Approach for Physicians. Berkeley,CA: Medical Acupuncture Publishers, 1995:3-17.

Helms JM. The Basic, Clinical, and Speculative Science of Acupuncture. In: Acupuncture Energetics A Clinical Approach for Physicians. Berkeley,CA: Medical Acupuncture Publishers, 1995:19-70.

Cabýoglu MT, Ergene N, Tan U. The mechanism of acupuncture and clinical applications. Int J Neurosci. 2006 Feb;116(2):115-25.
Click Here to view abstract.

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Music Therapy

2007-08-30T14:09:08-04:00

Neelam Misra, MD, Assistant Medical Director, Manhattan Total Health, discusses music therapy and it's suggested mechanism of action.

References and Resources
Boso M, Politi P, Barale F, Enzo E. Neurophysiology and neurobiology of the musical experience. Funct Neurol. 2006 Oct-Dec;21(4):187-91.
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Cardozo M. Harmonic sounds: complementary medicine for the critically ill. Br J Nurs. 2004 Dec 9-2005 Jan 12;13(22):1321-4.
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Rider MS, Floyd JW, Kirkpatrick J. The effect of music, therapy, and relaxation on adrenal corticosteroids and the re-entrainment of circadian rhythms. J Music Ther. 1985 Spring;22(1):46-58.
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Retrain the Brain to Reduce Pain

2007-08-29T19:32:36-04:00

Can hypnosis help manage side effects in breast cancer patients? Hear about a new randomized clinical trial of hypnosis in breast surgery patients.

References and Resources
Montgomery GH, et al. A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Brief Hypnosis Intervention to Control Side Effects in Breast Surgery Patients. J Natl Cancer Inst2007; 99: 1304-12.
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Evolution of the Relationship between Religion and Medicine

2007-08-27T14:13:24-04:00

Farr A. Curlin, MD discusses the evolving relationship between religion and medicine and recent controversies.

References and Resources
Curlin FA, Lawrence RE, Chin MH, Lantos JD. Religion, conscience, and controversial clinical practices. N Engl J Med. 2007 Feb 8;356(6):593-600.
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Curlin FA, Roach CJ, Gorawara-Bhat R, Lantos JD, Chin MH When patients choose faith over medicine: physician perspectives on religiously related conflict in the medical encounter. Arch Intern Med. 2005 Jan 10;165(1):88-91.
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