Posts Tagged ‘integrative medicine’

Pioneers in Integrative Healthcare – Global Health Institute | Short Film

“Pioneers in Integrative Healthcare” is a short medical film featuring commentaries by esteemed physicians and researchers and inspiring stories of patients who have benefitted from the integration of mind, body, spirit approach to treatment. This film provides an intimate look at the profound potential that an integrative healthcare model possesses to achieve superior patient outcomes across a wide array of health concerns. Filmed by Emmy-nominated medical cinematographer Marc Wishengrad, the film reveals never-before-seen tangible benefits for patients who have had the benefit of integrating science, psychology, and spirituality.

The Global Health Institute represents a microcosm that demonstrates the feasibility and benefits of integrating healthcare for better patient outcomes.

http://www.ghifoundation.org

Featured Healthcare Professionals that have served at the Global Health Institute (GHI) since its inception in 2003:
(in order of appearance)
Len Horovitz, M.D.; Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine; Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board of the Global Health Institute (2010-Present)
Barry Miles Belgorod, M.D.; Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology; Medical Advisory Board Member, Global Health Institute
James S. Gordon, M.D.; Director, Center for Mind Body Medicine; Medical Advisory Board Member, the Global Health Institute
Joseph Pierce Farrell; Chair in Consciousness Studies, Global Health Institute
Beverly Rubik, Ph.D.; NIH Office of Alternative Medicine; Advisor to the Global Health Institute

http://www.ghifoundation.org

The Global Health Institute (New York) is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational and research foundation dedicated to advancing the integration of healthcare. The charter for the Global Health Institute was conceived in 2003 by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, scientists, and theologians.

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Joseph Pierce Farrell — Sacred Surgery: Integrative Healthcare | Healing with Spirit Pt.1of4

http://www.josephpiercefarrell.com/ Sacred Surgeon Joseph Pierce Farrell. Testimonies of recipients of physical healings from sacred surgery, integrating a mind body spirit approach to integrative healthcare.

Duration : 0:14:55

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Yoga Exercise with Brooks Holland (Chapter 21 of DVD)

Beginning yoga exercise with several poses demonstrated and narrated by Brooks. Beginning in Table Pose, exhale back to Downward Facing Dog Pose… Arms spread for Warrior Two Pose. Feel pulse of breath through body. Clasp hands behind back, bend down, release neck. Lie down, clasp leg, foot up to sky, stretch toes. Sivasana – final resting pose – lying down, release into floor for full relaxation.

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Nutrition (Chapter 14 of DVD)

Food can lessen inflammation in body from stress. Ritual of coming together to make a meal lessens stress. Don’t have to be very strict about diet. Want health promotion, not disallowance. Meals can be good for soul, too. Food is about joy, love, family. Limit intake of saturated fat: red meat and dairy. Increase fish, vegetables, soy. Taste treats like curry. All relieve inflammation of stress. Use extra virgin olive oil or expeller pressed Canola oil. These oils improve heart health. Less frying, more steaming in food preparation. Cut away charred meat.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (Chapter 13 of DVD)

A complete system unto itself. Concerned with balance of Chi or Life Force. Under stress, chi is out of balance – deficiency of chi in one area, blockage of chi in another. Chinese medical practitioners diagnose by checking pulse: 3 different places, 2 different depths on either side. Each pulse is a different organ in the body. Patient sticks out tongue for doctor to check. Treatments: medical herbs, massage, diet, and acupuncture. Good research data show it helps with sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and pain.

Duration : 0:2:26

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