FAIM works to make the process of maintaining health and healing easier by collecting, analyzing and sharing this information for our readers in a variety of ways. As one avenue, FAIM monitors and attends relevant conferences internationally.

The Annie Appleseed Conference was geared for patients with a cancer diagnosis. Learn the latest in therapies from the experts.

The Best Answers for Cancer Conference included presentations from Chilkov, Saupe, Marolia, Williams and Desauliniers. Learn the latest in cancer therapies.

The Lifestyle Medicine Conference, which primarily included health coaches using lifestyle medicine, opened up discussion and provided an excellent reminder of the profound impact that simple actions and modalities can have on our health.

This year’s American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) theme, Longevity, was brought to light by many amazing speakers and new products shown at the event. Read a review and learn which experts present at this event.

The Get Well Show in London June 2022, organized by Lynne McTaggart and Bryan Hubbard, brought together an impressive array of speakers and vendors working in the field of natural human and animal health.

The European Congress for Integrative Medicine (EMIC) brings together experts from all walks of modern and complementary paths to health and healing, seeking to advance integrative medicine. In doing so, it enables people from different health perspectives to learn from each other in an open and collaborative environment. Read a summary of the presentations at the 2021 Conference.

Hosted by Dr. Andrew Kaufman and Dr. Tom Cowan, the program focused on bringing together a new generation of healers who embrace the “new biology” encouraging people to tune into Nature’s gift of healing by understanding that the ability to heal resides in nature and that we only need to tune in to it through consciousness.

The Integrative Dermatology Symposium for 2021 was an education in the application of nutrition, therapies, herbs and integrative approaches for many dermatological diseases.

Lynne McTaggart hosted an informative webinar entitled Get Well. She included three guest speakers, Rob Verkert, Dr. Sarah Myhill and Jeremy Sherr.

Cognitive decline is a complicated process and it is important to realize that treatment must be personalized taking into account all aspects of the patient. By using all of the principles that Dr. Kharrazian outlines in this course it is possible to help patients achieve the most optimal outcomes.

The 2021 Ozone Convention was an online event diving into wellness with oxidative and supportive therapies. It was the largest online gathering of professionals, practitioners and enthusiasts working with oxidative therapies. The importance of therapies like these is becoming greater as our world is addressing bacteria, virus and mold.

The International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine Society celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Orthomolecular Medicine Today Conference on May 28-19, 2021 with a dynamic fact-filled conference highlighting presentations from twelve experts in the field. Orthomolecular integrates diet and nutrition for prevention and treatment of disease.

Forty nine experts in frequency medicine presented scientifically proven tools and cutting-edge research on a multitude of energy, frequency and vibrational healing modalities that promote and accelerate the body’s natural healing process. Here is a summary of several of the presentations at this year's Summit.

The Science of Longevity: Exploring the Limits of the Human Lifespan. Learn from summaries of several of the presentations delivered at the 2020 A4M World Congress. Rooted in a forward-focused mission to redefine modern medicine, The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) is the established global leader for continuing medical education in longevity medicine, metabolic resilience, and whole-person care.

The 27th Annual World Congress concluded on Sunday, December 15th, 2019 at the Venetian/Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas. As the largest event in Anti-Aging medicine worldwide, the conference hosted over 6,200 of the industry’s leading clinical professionals including renowned practitioners, innovative companies, and like-minded partner organizations.

The Acres Conference, now in its 44th year, sets the standard for innovation and learning. It is where you find farmers and consultants from every facet of eco-farming who come together to share their experience and expertise with beginning and generational farmers running sustainable farms, as well as those who are in transition from conventional to organic.

The 2019 Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors Conference covered topics including multi-systemic illness, gut dysbiosis, treatment for men and boys and ADHD.

AMMG shares the latest research findings, eye-opening presentations, and engaging, interactive panel discussions with experts to introduce and update physicians on the latest science-based clinical information and sophisticated clinical applications. The 2019 conference covered topics including dementia, hypothyroidism, dysbiosis, hormone health, genetics, and more.

The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM) is an inter-professional membership association of diverse health professions working together to transform health care globally - body, mind, spirit, community and planet. The 2019 conference had an incredible line up of speakers.

This ICIM conference looked at integrative approaches to prenatal optimization, infertility and childhood disorders. The conference was designed to pinpoint specific types of intervention that presented new ideas and effective tools to help patients enjoy a lifetime of well-being and prevention of chronic conditions.

How can practitioners effectively help patients with high inflammation, anxiety and depression, mold sensitivity, multiple chemical sensitivity, EMF sensitivity, Lyme Disease, fibromyalgia and other modern day health challenges? Environmental toxins, genetic variants, and nutrient deficiencies all play a role.

Staying informed on the ever-changing landscape of medicine and natural therapies can be downright impossible. One way to keep current on research and clinical practice is to attend professional conferences. Learn about Lyme disease, homeopathy, and wildcrafted herbs reviewed at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) Conference 2019.

The Society of Progressive Medical Education (SOPMed) held it’s annual conference in San Diego, California. There was an incredible array of speakers covering a multitude of topics, including dental health, detoxification, cardiac health, a vision for the future of health care, improving animal health with ozone and fecal transplants, breast cancer prevention, healing the blood brain barrier, deuterium depleted water and curing chronic disease.

A4M curated a program that highlights the ways in which practicing clinicians and thought-leaders are changing the field of modern medicine. Presentations during the conference concentrated on Longevity, Fasting, Regenerative Medicine, Medical Cannabis, Anti-Aging, The Brain, Individualized Patient Care, Mitochondrial Function, 3D Printing and Medicine, Stress, Cardiovascular Health, and Cancer Prevention and Treatment.

The Gold Coast hosted world-renowned clinical experts, in the Mind-Body-Heart connection to support Australia’s wellness movement in May 2019. As we witness 4th wave approaches in the mind-body space becoming more widely accepted, having 350 attendees from Australia and overseas attend events like this represents a major therapeutic paradigm shift.

The International Energy Psychology Conference 2019 covered many aspects of healing including human resilience, the properties of energy fields, innovations in health care and the nature of consciousness. Presentations described how to methodically intervene with human energy fields in elevating physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

The 2019 ICIM Conference offered a complete education on cardiovascular disease, new ways to address atherosclerosis, risk factors, metabolic markers, and new ideas for treatment. ICIM offers education to practitioners and patients who want to learn the latest in preventative, alternative, and innovative treatments.

Each year the Annie Appleseed Project hosts a CAM Conference for Cancer: Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Cancer Therapies. It is an opportunity for practitioners and lay people to learn more about options in the treatment of cancer. Each year new speakers report on what has changed in the world of cancer.

Laser therapy, including photo dynamic therapy and photobiomodulation therapy, continues to make new inroads in treatment protocols for a variety of disorders. Once considered a fringe therapy, studies on laser treatment have recently found their way into medical journals like Lancet and Stroke.

The Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) is a source for accurate information on nutrition and health. Each year WAPF sponsors a conference to share cutting edge information. Following is a review of the 19th Annual WAPF conference in 2018 including articles on children's health, autism and learning disorders, and vaccines.

The 26th Annual World Congress held in Las Vegas, NV, on December 12-15, 2018 focused on innovation and transformation in medicine. Every year, A4M holds two major conferences that present new research, innovative technologies and protocols designed to reduce chronic illness and improve longevity. In addition to many informative speakers, the venue provided booths for around 300 vendors offering a wide variety of products and information.

The International College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM) is a not-for-profit medical organization that seeks to teach the latest research in preventative, alternative, and innovative treatments. FAIM is reporting on several of the presentations given at their 2018 conference in Minneapolis entitled An Orthomolecular Approach to Cancer.

The Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors gathered at their 6th Annual Conference under the overarching theme of “Overcoming a Challenged Immune System.” Presenters spoke about rapid-response herbs, mucosal immunity, inflammatory arthritis, and the modulation of lipopolysaccharides.

The Cancer Control Society held their 46th Annual Conference in September 2018. Learn about the topics and more specifically the presenters who shared cutting edge information on the latest in cancer treatment and prevention.

Phytocannabiniods from marijuana and hemp can help reset the endocannabinoid system in the body and bring about healing. Opioid addiction in America is real and can be addressed with the help of these cannabinoids.

The United States Psychotronic Association (USPA) defines psychotronics as the science of mind-body-environment relationships, an interdisciplinary science concerned with the interactions of matter, energy and consciousness. Psychotronics involves the study, research, and applications of the physics and technology of the mind, brain, spirit, consciousness, and the underlying forces of life and nature – hence the term psychotronics.

It the effort to define a healthier and happier future for humanity, FAIM explores the minds of innovative thinkers in all fields and identifies key ideas and viewpoints that specifically can help an evolution in medicine. One of these sources of ideas is the International Light Association (ILA), an eclectic group of individuals focused on the therapeutic uses of light and color and their effects on our health and well-being.

SOPMed is a unique organization that unites physicians and medical practitioners from many different fields, teaches using the best instructors and cutting edge techniques, and reaches out by touching lives of so many through their humanitarian work.

The Cancer Control Society offers a conference each year. Here is a preview of this year's conference in California.

The Society of Progressive Medical Education (SOPMed) sponsored a day of Dental Ozone Training as a pre-conference option during their June 2018 conference. Dr. John Augspurger, DDS, NMD, IBDM, the instructor, trained extensively in Switzerland using ozone for dentistry and uses it consistently in his practice. The practice, called BioDentist, is a part of the Human Universal Health Institute (HUHI), creating a new vision for health and wellness.

The Best Answer for Cancer Conference in 2018 had an emphasis on the Ketogenic Diet and Cannabis with their role in the treatment of cancer. Here is a summary of the presentations.

The Longevity Now Conference (LNC) is the brainchild of David Wolfe, well-known author and American entrepreneur who believes in superfoods. Read the main takeaways and "pearls" from the presenters at the 2018 LNC Conference.

Physicians can use a SPECT scan to measure blood flow through the brain. The location of where blood flow is diminished will determine if it is simply dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy Body Dementia, depression, or obsessive compulsive behavior.

The A4M Congress emphasized Brain Awakening at the 2018 Spring gathering. Topics included Alzheimer's, Cannabis, Autism, Hormones, Cancer, Regenerative Medicine, and Aesthetics. Read some presentation summaries.

Ketone bodies derived from fats represent an alternative energy source to restore brain metabolism. Our capacity to use ketones increases with age.

The Annie Appleseed Project hosts a conference each year, this year CAM 2018. Following is an account from a participant giving you an idea of all the benefits one can gain by attending this cutting edge conference.

The International Ayurvedic Conference took place in Rio de Janeiro March 12-15, 2018. Hosted together by the Ministry of Health of Brazil, the First International Congress of Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Public Health and the Third International Ayuveda Congress, attracting more than 4,000 participants.

Many things can impair memory: stress, parasites, urinary tract infections, Parkinson’s, and Lyme disease to mention a few. Dr. Smith talks about testing and therapy.

Dr. Katz believes the key to maintaining a healthy brain seems to be lifestyle – good diet that is mostly plants, no tobacco, plenty of exercise, adequate sleep, low stress, and a good supportive sense of community.

Dr. Newport became interested in dementia when her husband showed signs of early onset dementia in his 50’s. His response to coconut oil was remarkable. Learn about coconut oil and the magic of MCT (medium chain triglycerides) oil.

Sleep quality and quantity play an important role in the prevention and treatment of cognitive issues. Learn about sleep issues that affect brain health, sleep cycles, and how to improve your sleep.

We know for the most part, Alzheimer's is preventable – low carb diet, higher good fats, exercise, proper vitamin levels, managing stress and getting sleep. In addition to these, our health and our longevity, our ability to resist disease, including Alzheimer's is absolutely dependent upon the health of our gut bacteria.

Dr. Fortanasce has developed the DEAR program for the treatment of mild Alzheimer's disease. D stands for changing one’s diet, E for changing one’s exercise, A for accentuating the brain’s reserve and R for rest and recovery. Learn more about Dr. Fortanasce's eight week program.

Learn how Rhodiola addresses Alzheimer's and also helps the heart, protects against radiation, enhances the chemo therapy effect for cancer, protects bone marrow and liver, and gives more energy.

Treating Alzheimer's requires a multifaceted approach. Dr. Dale Bredesen has determined three reasons the brain develops amyloid plaque and then tests to find out what are the "drivers." The protocol is developed for each individual patient.