Risky business—Or is it? Risk perception and integrative medicine
This article reviews some of the social science and psychology literature which has identified the key factors which attenuate or amplify risk perception. In particular, Ropeik's perception gap is discussed together with Slovic's work identifying factors which affect risk perception and heuristics. Several examples are given which are relevant to integrative medicine as it relates to safety. Drug–herb interactions and the perceived danger of herbal and nutritional medicines in surgery are key examples. The ‘risk as feelings’ hypothesis is also discussed as a means of better understanding barriers to the adoption of e...
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Metabolic syndrome: A case report for collaborative care
Publication date: January 2014 Source:Advances in Integrative Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 1 Author(s): Keonie Moore A 51-year-old female presented with metabolic syndrome. With comprehensive naturopathic care she was able to improve metabolic markers for risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, though further improvements were necessary. Collaborative care with her general practitioner ensured that appropriate monitoring was maintained to substantiate safety throughout the 12-week treatment plan. (Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine)
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Health care decision-making, CM and the law
This article begins an exploration of the legal and ethical obligations of health professionals to provide information and advice to a patient to enable an informed decision to be made. What are the obligations of health professionals and how do the obligations sit with the holistic approach to health care? Do holistic models of decision-making, such as shared decision-making, assist health professionals to navigate complex decision-making contexts such as integrative care in oncology and paediatric care? And can holistic models of decision-making facilitate a triadic relationship with the doctor, complementary practitione...
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Tai Chi—Lessons from 10 years of practice
Publication date: January 2014 Source:Advances in Integrative Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 1 Author(s): Ronald M. Glick The author describes his experience and lessons from ten years of Tai Chi practice. (Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine)
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
A wellness program for cardiac surgery improves clinical outcomes
Conclusions The ICWP is safe, improves postoperative heart function, is well accepted by patients and has long-term patient benefits by improving attendance at rehabilitation. (Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine)
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Exploring the prospect of a complementary and integrative medicine database for use in the Australian primary care setting
Discussion A bottom-up approach that involves all stakeholders and builds on other national and international initiatives is recommended for developing a CIM-MDS. The final choice of data for a CIM-MDS will be informed by its intended uses. The lack of any standardised nomenclature for CIM coding is an important obstacle to building a robust dataset; however, in establishing a CIM-MDS there is the opportunity to collect data that could help inform a CIM coding system. (Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine)
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Educating for collaboration: The outcomes of an interprofessional education workshop for complementary and alternative maternity care providers
Conclusions Interprofessional education is argued to be a valuable tool to promote interprofessional collaboration and communication. It may be employed as a useful tool to encourage stronger links and improved integration between CAM and conventional health professionals. (Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine)
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Integrative mental healthcare White Paper: Establishing a new paradigm through research, education, and clinical guidelines
Publication date: January 2014 Source:Advances in Integrative Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 1 Author(s): J. Sarris , R. Glick , R. Hoenders , J. Duffy , J. Lake Mental illness accounts for about one-third of adult disability globally, reflecting marked societal and personal suffering, and enormous social and economic costs. On a global level, mental healthcare has failed to adequately address urgent unmet needs of the mentally ill. These circumstances call for change in the paradigm and practices of mental healthcare, including fundamental reforms in education, clinician-training, and research priorities. This White P...
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
The gastrointestinal microbiota and multi-strain probiotic therapy: In children and adolescent obesity
Publication date: January 2014 Source:Advances in Integrative Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 1 Author(s): Talia Palacios , Samantha Coulson , Henry Butt , Luis Vitetta Childhood obesity is a predisposing factor for chronic diseases both in the adolescent years and into adulthood. Current research efforts have focused on host and environmental factors that may affect energy balance. This has lead to a plausible, biological postulation that an obese microbiota profile may exist and may demonstrate increased energy yielding behaviour by such bacteria. Consequently, the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) microbiota is gaining sig...
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
AIMA President's Report 2014
Publication date: May 2014 Source:Advances in Integrative Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 2 Author(s): Lily Tomas (Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine)
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Is acupuncture effective in reducing headache frequency amongst patients with episodic or chronic tension-type headache in primary care settings?
Publication date: May 2014 Source:Advances in Integrative Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 2 Author(s): Regina W.S. Sit , Siya Liu , Vincent C.H. Chung (Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine)
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Cochrane corner: Music to reduce stress and anxiety for people with coronary heart disease
Publication date: May 2014 Source:Advances in Integrative Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 2 Author(s): Shaun Holt (Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine)
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Cochrane Corner: Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for intermittent claudication
Publication date: May 2014 Source:Advances in Integrative Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 2 Author(s): Shaun Holt (Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine)
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical perspective on stress, cortisol and adrenal fatigue
Publication date: May 2014 Source:Advances in Integrative Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 2 Author(s): James L. Wilson After 30+ years of clinical practice, it is this author's experience that adrenal fatigue is a common stress-related disorder in which the symptoms are strongly influenced by circulating cortisol levels. Although adrenal fatigue has appeared in the medical literature by various names for over 100 years, its prevalence is just now coming to the forefront. Healthcare professionals can make a dramatic difference by monitoring patients’ health to check for signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Despite the fr...
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Naturopathic medicine for treating self-reported depression and anxiety: An observational pilot study of naturalistic practice
Publication date: May 2014 Source:Advances in Integrative Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 2 Author(s): Jerome Sarris , Stephanie Gadsden , Isaac Schweitzer Overview We conducted the first observational study of a case series of naturopathic consultations of adults who presented with self-reported depression or anxiety. Aims To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Australian naturopathy on the outcome of depressed mood and anxiety, assess which interventions are being prescribed, and to explore the patient's experiences of being treated by a naturopath. Methods Outcomes from consultations (from one or two follow-up visi...
Source: Advances in Integrative Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
