This session will introduce participants to the evidence-based practice of music therapy by first explaining some of the mechanisms underlying music therapy, such as neuromatrix theory of pain, neurologic music therapy, and mind-body medicine.

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Emerging Industry and Supplement Trends

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Presented by: David Bouley and Mark Hyman, MD

Mark Hyman, MD, interviews world-renowned chef, David Bouley, at the 2020 Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York City.

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Presented by: Myles Spar, MD, MPH

This session discuss the top health concerns of men and the role integrative approaches plays in these concerns. Using published studies and my experience as an integrative medicine researcher, educator and clinician, the session will show data on what has been shown to make a difference in men’s health behaviors and how that translates into years of life saved. The session will present case studies representing general avatars of typical male patients, providing tools to successfully equip practitioners to attract, engage, retain, and help men in their integrative health practices.

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An Introductory Nutrition Guide for Integrative Practitioners

Nutrition is the backbone of integrative medicine. A patient’s diet can affect not only weight and body composition but, as a growing body of research shows, it can play a tremendous role in chronic disease prevention and treatment. However, most physicians receive very little nutrition instruction in the classroom or during residency.

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In his presentation on holistic dentistry, Dr. Gross, DDS, will discuss using nutrition to cure tooth decay and improve bone regeneration. He will also review alternative to root canals, mercury and BPA-free fillings, as well as integration of dental and functional medicine.

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Presented by: Mark Breiner, DDS, FAGD, FIAOMT

The diagnosis of Sleep Breathing Disorder (SBD) is often missed in both children and adults. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most severe level of SBD. Many childhood problems have been shown to have an SBD as the underlying cause. Some of the manifestations include ADD/ADHD, poor grades, bedwetting, behavioral problems, and much more. A lack of proper dental development is usually the cause of SBD in children, and consequently, also in adults.

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Presented by: John Weeks

This session will take participants on a tour through the five eras in the integrative medicine field’s evolution. Expanding interest among change agents inside the mainstream medical industry in value-based care, health and wellbeing, patient-centered care, non-pharmacologic approaches, and whole health models are creating new opportunities for transformative influence. Weeks will explore eight key areas of challenge and opportunity for the field that – depending on the field’s engagement – will determine whether the field can create a preferred future.

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Heart and vascular disease continues to be the number one killer of both men and women, claiming a life every 60 seconds in the U.S. Traditional risk factors, such as age, gender, and family history explain about half of these cases, however the healthcare industry is beginning to recognize the roles of dietary cholesterol and saturated fats, among other lifestyle-related factors, in heart and vascular disease

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This talk will first examine what the impact of diet and lifestyle COULD BE on the human condition if knowledge were power. It will then consider the toll associated with our failure to use what we know. The talk will then look closely at the body of evidence relating dietary pattern to human health- and make the case that we are NOT clueless about the basic care and feeding of our species. Endless debate about the details of optimal diets.

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