Integrative Medicine

Webinar: Integrative Medicine

July 2020 -This informative webinar focused on two areas of integrative medicine: cannabis use and mindfulness. Dr. Michi Shinohara presented her findings from a recent survey of cutaneous lymphoma patients use of integrative medicine including cannibis. In addition, Nurse Practitioner Erin Kopp presented on the practice of mindfulness including some easy techniques to try at home to help center you and bring some moments of peace to your day.

Clinicians
Erin Kopp, DNP, ACNP-BC, City of Hope National Medical Center
Michi Shinohara, MD, University of Washington - Division of Dermatology

WHY HASN'T MY SPECIALIST RECOMMENDED WELLNESS PROGRAMS?

Integrative medicine may be a beneficial addition to traditional treatment, yet not every specialists recommends it. Nutrition and wellness experts provide their insight into why wellness programs may go unmentioned.

HOW CAN AN INTEGRATIVE PHYSICIAN OR NUTRITIONIST HELP ME WITH MY CURRENT TREATMENT?

What can integrative physicians and/or nutritionists offer to my current treatment? Nutrition and wellness experts provide insight.

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the U.S. federal government’s lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine.

Integrative Medicine - Perspectives & Approach

2017 2-day Patient Conference in Manhatten Beach, CA
Expert Presenter: Arvin Jenab, ND, UC Irvine: Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine

Dr. Jenab explores the place of integrative medicine in treating cutaneous lymphoma.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Integrative medicine is the methodology of integrating all aspects of care – from traditional Western medicine modalities to acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese medicine, ayurvedic, yoga and more. Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are therapies that may assist patients in coping with cancer, treatments, and side effects.