"Topic, Better living. Subtopic, Health & wellness"--Container. Course no. 1986. 24 lectures/30 minutes per lecture. Lecturer: Mimi Guarneri, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine.
Contents:
24. You are your own best medicine. 2. Understanding holistic integrative medicine -- 3. You are more than your genes -- 4. Food matters -- 5. Not all foods are created equal -- 6. Natural approaches to inflammation -- 7. Food sensitivity and the elimination diet -- 8. Vitamins and supplements -- 9. Herbal remedies -- 10. Lowering cholesterol naturally -- 11. Treating high blood pressure naturally -- 12. Treating diabetes naturally -- 13. Stress and the mind-body connection -- 14. Turning stress into strength -- 15. Meditation, yoga, and guided imagery -- 16. Natural approaches to mental health -- 17. Biofield therapies -- 18. The power of love -- 19. Spirituality in health -- 20. Components of spiritual wellness -- 21. Applying the lessons of natural healing -- 22. Ecology and health -- 23. Healthy people, healthy planet -- 24. You are your own best medicine.
Summary:
"In the 21st century, the Western paradigm for healthcare is changing. Notwithstanding the great strengths of medical science, many people now have concerns about key features of our health-care system-- among them, the widespread use of medical drugs and a relative deemphasis on preventive care"--From publisher's web site.
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