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November 2009 edition of John Weeks' Integrator Roundup, a review of the latest integrative healthcare policy and research topics and media and industry news. More >>

Raising Healthy Children in a Toxic World

Sharon Ufberg, DC discusses a recent seminar “Raising Healthy Children in a Toxic World” examining environmental toxins in relation to pediatric health. More >>

Air Quality and Traditional Oriental Medicine

Jillian Capodice, LAc discusses the importance of air quality and Traditional Oriental Medicine in relation to environmental health. More >>

Children’s Health and the Environment: A Call to Action

Lawrence D. Rosen, MD writes about the environmental hazards and toxins that are affecting the health of our children. More >>

My Holistic Path Has Healed Me

Terri McCormick, RN, BSN, CHPN, discusses how her experience with health care and holistic medicine aided her path to healing after being diagnosed with HIV. More >>

MDs, DCs, NDs and LAcs: Who is a Physician?

John Weeks discusses the blending and merging of lines surrounding the traditional use of the word "physician". More >>

Recently Updated Integrative Practitioner Discussions

Practitioners post their recent comments and feedback on discussion topics ranging from how to grow your practice to useful supplements for traumatic brain injury. More >>

Features

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Nutrition

Jillian L. Capodice, LAc discusses the history and role Traditional Chinese Medicine can play in Western nutrition.

Is Thin Still In?

Sharon Ufberg, DC examines the problem of obesity in our society and discusses the roles diet and body image play in the war against weight.

Supplements for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Gerard E. Mullin, MD presents a white paper on Inflammatory Bowel Disease and the increased use of nutraceutical supplements by patients with gastrointestinal disorders.

Healing with Qigong: How to Choose a Qigong Teacher and System

Nan Lu, O.M.D., LAc. discusses the role that acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are playing in the West and the increasing interest in Qigong, a self-healing energy practice and an important modality of TCM.

Why We Should Seek to Influence NCCAM’s Next 5 Year Strategic Plan

John Weeks discusses NCCAM's five-year strategic plan and examines how practitioners can and should get involved in its policies.

News

'Healthy Neighborhoods' May Cut Diabetes Risk

People who live in healthy neighborhoods and active environments are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes , according to a recent Drexel University study.

Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Flares

A new study supports the correlation between rising humidity levels in the air and a rise in asthma symptoms.

Green Spaces Boost the Body and the Mind

A new study from Holland finds that people who live closer to nature and green spaces experience less anxiety and depression.

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Which one of the following would you most likely prescribe for treating hypothyroidism (excluding thyroid hormone replacement therapy)?

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The November 2009 edition of John Weeks' Integrator Round-up