Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is the term for medical products and practices that are not part of standard care.
Standard care is what medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy and allied health professionals, such as registered nurses and physical therapists, practice.
Alternative medicine means treatments that you use instead of standard ones.
Complementary medicine means nonstandard treatments that you use along with standard ones.
Examples of CAM therapies are acupuncture, chiropractic and herbal medicines. (from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
With the current shift of citizens looking for new ways to heal, complementary and alternative protocols are of keen interest to FAIM.
Site Visits
Renew Man Clinic, Atlanta, GA
Renew Man Clinic specializes in the treatment of Andropause (also known as male menopause). Andropause is caused by a decline in male hormones. According to Renew Man Clinic, testosterone, thyroid, human growth hormone, and DHEA start to decline in the mid-twenties and effects can usually be felt by age 35.
Conferences
American College for Advancement in Medicine, Orlando, Florida
Titled, "Cardiovascular Disease and Inflammation, an Integrative Approach," the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) event drew nationally and internationally known physicians and research experts to teach practicing clinicians about the latest breakthroughs and scientific advances relevant to the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
International Association for Biologically Closed Electric Circuits (BCEC) in Medicine and Biology (IABC), Stuart, Florida
IABC was formed in 1993 by Dr. Björn E.W. Nordenström. Membership consists of medical doctors, biologists, biophysicists, engineers, educators and business professionals. They are involved in the development of electrotherapeutic, thermotherapeutic and magnetotherapeutic techniques.
American Academy of Anti-Aging Conference (A4M), Las Vegas, Nevada
A4M hosts conferences throughout the world. Topics relate to anti-aging including vaccines, nutrition, hormone replacement, bioresonance, etc. Review the list of speakers to see if future conferences are of interest.
American Academy of Anti-Aging Conference (A4M), Orlando, Florida
The 17th Annual Anti-Aging Medicine Conference emphasized Regenerative Biomedical Technologies. These conferences cover a broad scope of topics in the field of anti-aging. Review the impressive list of speakers.
Global Forum for Health Research, Havana, Cuba
The Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine (FAIM) attended the Global Forum for Health Research that was held in Havana, Cuba from the 16th to the 20th of November, 2009. This international event was the opportunity to generate a dialogue and a debate among the many diverse stakeholders involved in health research.
Reports
Dr. Matthias Rath, California
Dr. Rath, a German physician, is the promotor of some very controversial campaigns that are aimed at warning humanity of an encroaching collusion of pharmaceutical industries and war mongering interests.
Book Review
Healing with Ki-Kou: The Secrets of Ancient Chinese Breathing Techniques
Ki-Kou is based on a rare manuscript discovered that records a secret system of Chinese healing. The healing system uses the life force called chi (pronounced chee).
Guest Writers
Healing with Magnets
Dr. Marcus Laux travels the world to bring the latest in natural healing solutions for their health. There has been a long standing argument whether magnets heal or not. Dr. Laux shares information regarding his take on what the science says about magnets and pain relief, body healing, stroke rehabilitation and urinary incontinence.
Meet the Founder
Businessman and retired Congressman Berkley Bedell founded the Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine in 1998. Learn more...
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