Smathers Libraries Wellness: Integrative Medicine

Spring 2018 Lectures focus on pain

Lectures on integrative medicine

Free video lectures on various topics in complementary medicine. Some titles include: International Perspectives on Acupuncture Research; Tranceformation: Hypnosis in Brain and Body; and Neural Basis of Mind-Body Pain Therapies. Free continuing education credits are available.

Numerous presentations on a range of topics

Part of the Health Choices Series ... Fascinating current research underscores the enormous role and connection of the mind in enhancing the body's ability to heal itself or at least, improve its condition. Dr. Howard Torman interviews Dr. Herbert Benson, author of the Relaxation Response, Dr. Robert Fried of biofeedback fame, Dr. Kenneth Pelletier, author of The Best of Alternative Medicine for a clearer understanding of the mind's impact on health and illness. In keeping with Health Choices' vision, patients and families talk about their illnesses and preferred method of treatment.

The first segment at the Omega Institute in New York takes us to a workshop which emphasizes the importance of creating peaceful oases in a hurried world. The second segment is an interview with Stephan Rechtschaffen who discusses the importance of taking time. The final segment employs meditation with a raisin to expand awareness.

An examination of mind and body therapies that promote total health, including a final segment on achieving health through ecstatic dance.

Dr. Russ Greenfield, a nationally recognized expert in integrative medicine, hosts a comprehensive guide to stress relief. Dr. Russ explains what generates stress, how stress affects our families, and how to take positive steps to prevent and deal with stress. Dr. Russ offers a variety of meditative, physical and nutritional therapies, including segments on breathing, relaxation, spirituality, yoga, tai chi, massage and cooking. Dr. Greenfield provides the foundation to develop each of these complementary paths to a more relaxed life for individuals and families. Stress Relief with Dr. Russ Greenfield includes segments with recognized experts: Yoga with Brooks Holland, Tai Chi with Wenhui Li, Meditation with Dr.Joe Parisi and Cooking For Better Living with Chef Phil Anderson. This DVD is designed as a set of answers to the top twenty questions on the subject, provided in a lively, visual manner. Dr. Greenfield's approach is highly personable and compatible with mainstream medicine; everything is presented from the point of view of an M.D.

"...dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and well-being in all aspects of life."

For pets
Offers acupuncture, nutrition, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and rehabilitation and fitness

Offers bedside services and wellness education

- article from MindBodyGreen by Dan Buettner