If you’ve ever considered herbal supplements, meditation, yoga, or even changing your diet to promote better health, then you may already be familiar with the subject of “alternative medicine.” Join Professor Brent A. Bauer, M.D., for a fascinating exploration of what we know about this revolutionary — and controversial — field, and how it can help you live a healthier, happier life. Dr. Bauer introduces more than a dozen evidence-based holistic practices to complement conventional Western medicine, discussing the pros and cons of each, as well as popular myths and suggestions for integrating these therapies into your own wellness routine.
Meet your instructor, Dr. Brent Bauer, and start by exploring the history of alternative care approaches that have evolved into therapies still used today. You'll understand why some doctors may still question integrative practices, while others firmly believe they're worthwhile.
Review the scientific benefits of healthy habits, including eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep, and the many positive impacts they can have on your mind, body and overall wellness. Plus, get tips to easily integrate simple changes into your daily routines.
Delve into the world of herbal supplements. Understand the pros and cons of adding supplements to your health-care regimen, and why it's so important to use them responsibly with your doctor's input and guidance.
Take a deeper dive into some of the most common supplements. Find out which ones Dr. Bauer recommends and uses in his own practice.
Examine the phenomenon of the mind-body connection as Dr. Bauer shares the latest findings in this area of research, as well as some examples. You’ll see how positively influencing your mind can help improve your body.
Focusing your mind has been known to help alleviate pain, symptoms of illness, medication side effects, and even change negative behaviors. Dr. Bauer takes you through three practices, guided imagery, hypnotherapy, and spirituality, to demonstrate how these methods can be used in conjunction with Western medicine.
Taking the mindful approach a step further, Dr. Bauer provides an insightful examination of meditation. He walks you through a number of steps you can take to help establish a successful meditation session and make the most of your practice.
Explore the scientific benefits of moving meditation practices including yoga, tai chi and qigong. Dr. Bauer provides the latest research and examples of how you can integrate these practices into modern Western health care.
Dr. Bauer shares the numerous mental and physical advantages of relaxation therapy. Find out how to fully immerse yourself in these practices so you can get the maximum health benefits of true relaxation.
Review the scientific evidence demonstrating both the effectiveness of acupuncture and the medical conditions it's been known to help alleviate. Dr. Bauer provides valuable tips to help you make the most of your sessions.
Based on ancient principles, like acupuncture, Dr. Bauer illustrates how massage therapy can effectively aid in healing and, when done properly, have lasting effects that go beyond the session.
In this final lesson, build on what you’ve learned to create a comprehensive wellness program that’ll positively affect your mental and physical health for years to come.
Brent A. Bauer, M.D.
Brent A. Bauer is a board-certified physician of internal medicine, director of the Mayo Clinic Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program and editor of the "Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine." His work is at the forefront of the emerging field of integrative medicine, which combines the best of conventional medicine with the best of evidence-based complementary therapies. Dr. Bauer has published more than 100 papers and contributed to several books on integrative therapies.
The Science of Integrative Medicine - Course Guidebook
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