COULD ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES HELP YOUR SICK CHILD? Acupuncture, Massage, Meditation What Parents Need to Know About Integrative Medicine And the Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Local Hospital Who: Dr. Timothy Culbert, author of Integrative Pediatrics and Medical Director of the Pediatric Integrative Medicine Program at the Not-for-Profit Childrens Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. The largest, longest-running pediatric, clinical integrative medicine program in North America. What: Interviews available on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 6:30 – 11:30 AM ET Why: Alternative therapies inspired by eastern medicine such as acupuncture, massage, and meditation are increasingly being accepted and recommended by doctors across the US to complement traditional western treatments. This meeting of east and west is known as integrative medicine. According to Dr. Timothy Culbert, integrative medicine can make a significant difference in the quality of life of patients especially children who are dealing with pain, anxiety, nausea and depression. A new nationwide survey, however, shows 90 percent of parents want information on integrative medicine, but only 12 percent are getting information from their doctor and 88 percent arent asking any questions, either. In live and taped interviews, Dr. Culbert can describe the techniques of integrative medicine, what hes found to be the most effective treatments, and whether they may be covered by insurance. Most importantly, he can teach parents …
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