Level 5: Intermediate Integrative and Evaluation

Microcurrent Therapy & Auriculotherapy

Dr. Damon Miller

Objectives:

1. Understand the development of the technology and practice of microcurrent stimulation therapies, including the various devices available today.
2. Understanding the current uses of microcurrent stimulation in the prevention, amelioration and treatment of disease.
3. Understanding how you might use microcurrent stimulation therapies to help your clients overcome some of their challenges, today.

Synopsis:
The treatment modality called microcurrent stimulation therapy grew out of attempts to understand the physiologic currents observed in the body that occur spontaneously around areas of injury, inflammation, around tumors, etc. These have been called the “currents of injury”. These studies led to hypotheses that these currents were not anomalies, but were attempts by the body to promote healing. Technologies began to arise almost simultaneously in this country, in Europe, in the former Soviet Union and in Japan that were intended to duplicate these physiologic currents (microcurrents) and which have been used to support healing.

We will attempt in this talk to help you understand some basic ways you can incorporate these technologies in your practice, and help you understand the wide variety of devices currently for sale, the confusion caused by how the FDA regulates these devices, and how to make a rational choice if you decide to purchase a device for your practice.

An Introduction to Acupuncture for Integrative Medicine Practitioners

Dr. Damon Miller

Objectives:

1. Understand the development of the practice of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the United States, the various styles of acupuncture currently practiced, and how it currently integrates with allopathic and Integrative Medicine.
2. Understand the current scientific understanding of how acupuncture works, and where it has proven most useful in the prevention, amelioration and treatment of disease.
3. Understand when it is appropriate to refer someone for acupuncture, and how you might offer certain treatments in your practice.

Synopsis:
Acupuncture and the other techniques of Oriental Medicine are well established in North America, and elsewhere are an important part of the health care for almost one-half of the world’s population. After over 20 years of study, the NIH put out its Consensus paper on acupuncture in 1997, entitled simply “Acupuncture Works”.

When an acupuncturist and a western medical doctor look at a patient, they use different language and come from a different model of understanding to talk about the problem. The problem is the same, but the understanding of the causality of the problem and the approach needed to treat is often different. Neither medicine is better, but having some understanding of Oriental medicine can give you access to novel approaches and treatments for disease that can help in cases not well treated by what you learned in your western training. The treatment modalities in Oriental Medicine blend well with western treatments, are remarkably safe, and often very effective. As the NIH report said, “Acupuncture Works”.

Modified Juice Fasting & 7-Day Rapid Cleanse

Dr. W. Lee Cowden

Objectives:

1. Learn the principles of fasting for physical health benefits & the different types of fasting
2. Understand the differences between colemics & colonics
3. Discuss the benefits of ozonated colon hydrotherapy & ozone baths
4. Describe about supplements used in bowel cleansing & liver/gall bladder/biliary flushes
5. Review the importance of using the various types of lymphatic therapy for detoxification

Synopsis:
Approximately 1990, a Hollywood movie-star asked Dr. Cowden for help to recover from silicone poisoning after she had her leaking silicone breast implants removed.  She had severe arthritis, myalgias, fatigue & profound brain-fog (which prevented her from being able to remember her acting lines).  After evaluating her, Dr. Cowden created a comprehensive detoxification program for her involving a modified juice fast, various oral supplements, ozonated colemics, ozonated baths & various forms of lymphatic detox.  On the 3rd and subsequent days of that 7-Day Rapid Cleanse, white fluffy stuff came out of her bowel into the toilet during the colemas & out of her skin into the ozonated bath water.  Lab tests on the white fluffy stuff confirmed this was silicone coming out of her. She became completely well over the next few months with a few more 7-Day Rapid Cleanses at home.  Many other silicone-toxic women were successfully treated with the 7-Day Rapid Cleanse after that.  Dr. Cowden has looked hard but never found another program ANYWHERE that removes microscopic silicone from the body.

Professional Colon Hydro-therapy in the 21st Century

Dr. Deborah Solomon

Objectives:

1. Long History of Cleansing the Colon
2. Explanation of Colonics vs. Colon Hydro Therapy
3. Benefits to Current Patient Care

Synopsis:
We are here today to learn how a 7000 year old modality is still relevant and necessary in the 21st century.  We will examine the history and methodology of cleansing the colon and the vast changes over the millennia. Colon cleansing has experienced great trends of acceptance followed by periods of disapproval.  There is a interesting pattern of medical / pharmaceutical establishment’s involvement and the decline of public health in a wide variety of illnesses, directly or indirectly relating to constipation. We will also address the many discrepancies and misinformation associated with cleansing the colon and how 21st century technology has changed the practice and attitude about cleansing the colon.  Once thought of as an untidy and illicit practice, is now realized as a safe, sanitary and effective method of cleansing the colon for a wide variety of conditions

Computer Regulated Thermography: Your Body’s Fingerprint of Health

Dr. Michael Einsohn

Objectives:

1. Understand the difference between camera and computer regulated thermography
2. Become familiar with the thermography procedure
3. Learn how thermography can be used to augment their practice

Synopsis:
Computer regulated thermography (RT) is a noninvasive, early detection process which can provide health practitioners signs of preliminary changes and monitoring of internal organ systems including: breast; teeth; immune function of thymus; hormone feedback of thyroid, adrenals and pituitary; and cardiovascular components - often before symptoms present. The procedure involves scanning the skin twice in up to 120 locations with a sensitive handheld tool to measure skin surface temperatures.  It is most often associated with breast health, but RT works for the whole body, and, as compared to mammography, there is no pain, compression or radiation. RT has the potential to show imbalances within the body years before a patient may be aware of it. The testing is easy and can provide a tremendous amount of information about your health to help guide and monitor potential treatment options for symptoms that are manifesting now, as well as prevention of future concerns.

Supercharge Your Body With Detoxification Baths

Dr. Nicole Sullivan

Objectives:

1. Introduction to a variety of Detoxification Baths and their benefits
2. Review history and related research and cases
3. Implementing Detox Bath protocols in your practice or for Clients home use

Synopsis:
Participants will learn about the historical use of detoxification baths as well as the theories & philosophies of detox baths. We will differentiate between the different ingredients used in the baths and their purpose & also learn how the body releases toxins using baths.We will describe the benefits of detox baths & come to understand the basic methods of safe implementation and detoxification support.We will teach how to integrate basic bath protocols into personal and professional practice & provide a list of resources & references for further study.

Understanding the Healing Properties of Infrared Frequencies

Dr. Robby Besner

Objectives:

1. Understanding Infrared Frequencies
2. Infrared Science and Health Modalities
3. Applied Science and Best Practices using Infrared Healing Frequencies

Synopsis:
Presenter will cover the origin and science behind Infrared healing frequencies.  He will discuss several health modalities utilizing the unique properties of Infrared including but not limited to: Enhanced Circulation, Detoxification, Immune System support, Pain Management, Nutritional support, General Improved Health and Wellness.  The presenter will discuss Infrared health protocols, applied science and best practices.  In addition their will be a precursory review of the harmful influens of Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) as it relates to the body and Infrared medical devices.

Osteopathy: The Least Understood Branch of Primary Medicine

Dr. Avtar Moore

Objectives:

1. Understand the history and scope of Traditional Osteopathy
2. Rational of treatment based on osteopathic principles
3. Gain a basic sense of palpation

Synopsis:
Traditional osteopathy is arguably the least understood branch of primary medicine. We will start by exploring the origin and early development of osteopathy. The natural laws of health formed its foundation and Dr. Still discovered it out of desperation. He understood that the Therapy is within, and the patients heal themselves. The understanding of Health is as important as diagnosing disease. His student, Dr. Southerland, expanded his teachings and developed Osteopathy in the Cranial field. The teachings have been carefully kept within the context of the principles of osteopathy by our profession. We find this is so important today with the development of “new therapies” that can actually be old therapies isolated out of context. The lecture will end with indications and case studies.

Introduction To Chiropractic

Dr. Tamara Santa Ana

Objectives:

1. A General Overview of the Principles and Practice of Chiropractic is given to familiarize those not having a basic understanding of this health care system.
2. A Brief Overview of the Education of a D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic).
3. To Gain an Understanding of the Tools and Techniques Used in Chiropractic Practice, as well as when possibly to refer to a DC.

Synopsis:
The chiropractic perspective on health and disease emphasizes two fundamental concepts:The structure and condition of the body influences how the body functions and its ability to heal itself and the mind-body relationship is instrumental in maintaining health and in the healing processes. It looks to address these diseases not by the use of drugs and chemicals, but by locating and adjusting a musculoskeletal area of the body which is functioning improperly.

Laser Technology to Create Foot Orthotics & Balance Body Structure

Dr. Tamara Santa Ana

Objectives:

1. To gain an understanding of the relationship of the feet to many common    structural complaints and conditions.
2. Learn some of the types of prescription orthotics and the different foot casting methods commonly used.
3. Learn how to use a laser scanner to generate prescription orthotics and how to incorporate this knowledge into a clinical practice easily and affordably.

Synopsis:
This presentation will include a brief discussion of the biomechanics of the feet and how this relates to common structural conditions. Research on several areas such as improved golf game, running enhancement and scanner reliability will be discussed. Actual types of scanning that can be accomplished in an office, as well as easy and affordable integration of these techniques.

Developing Relationships Between Dentists & Other Health Professionals

Dr. Allen Sprinkle

Objectives:

1. Define Your Philosophy & Your Goals
2. Know Your Skills And Your Technology
3. Share Your Philosophy  And Your Goals With Each Other

Synopsis:
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Low Level Light/Laser Therapy and Laser Acupuncture

Dr. Rhett Bergeron

Objectives:

1. Understand the basic science of Low Level Light Therapy.
2. Review scientific and medical literature relating to Low Level Light Therapy and as applied to acupuncture.
3. Review various types of lasers and their clinical use.

Synopsis:
Low Level Laser Therapy has been an emerging science and clinical practice for decades, but has not been widely presented in the basics of medical training or continuing education for the majority of physicians or practitioners.  The basic science, medical literature, and growing use of low level laser therapy in conventional and complimentary medicine should stimulate health practitioners to study and utilize this therapy. Low Level Light or Laser Therapy is safe and cost effective and should be considered in acute scenarios of  trauma and pain to promote faster healing, and can often be effective in certain types of chronic pain, and can be used in place of long term pharmacological therapy for inflammation and pain.  Low Level Light Therapy can also be applied to acupuncture points and meridians.

Basic Functional Medical Testing

Dr. Suruchi Chandra

Objectives:

1. Review the rational for testing when using a more functional medicine approach
2. Review the commonly available tests used by functional/integrative medical doctors.
3. Review the limitations of current testing.

Synopsis:
In this talk, we will review the rational for testing using an integrative and systems based approach. We will also review the commonly available tests, including tests for gastrointestinal functional, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, mineral status, and nutritional status. Practical aspects of testing will also be reviewed, such as costs and ease of collecting the required samples. Finally, we will review the limitations of currently available testing.

Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy by Various Routes

Dr. Robert K Clendenin

Objectives:

1. Gain Historical Perspective
2. Learn Clinical Applications
3. Understand Controversies and Current Status 

Synopsis:
The idea of putting oxygen in your blood has been around for 100 years. Hydrogen Peroxide will definitely put extra oxygen in your blood at a very low cost. Different therapeutic administrations will be presented for the Integrative Physician. Current trends, controversies and medical legal status will be reviewed.

Mineral Assessment by Taste-Test, Kinesiology & Zyto EDS

Dr. W. Lee Cowden

Objectives:

1. Learn how the taste of a mineral solution can predict mineral needs
2. Learn how muscle-testing can be used to identify mineral deficiencies & specific products
3. Learn the basic principles of testing for mineral deficiencies & products by Zyto EDS 

Synopsis:
Minerals act as cofactors for enzymatic actions in the body.  If the mineral deficiency is severe, it results in disease symptoms. Mineral sufficiency and deficiency can be assessed objectively by various tests, including serum levels, blood cell levels, Spectracell functional testing, urine collections over 6 to 24 hours, hair analysis and Oligoscan spectroscopy testing of the hand. Minerals can also be assessed a bit less objectively by kinesiology, electro-dermal screening or by taste-testing mineral solutions.  Dr. Cowden will discuss these latter 3 methods and demonstrate in a workshop setting the procedures involved in such assessments.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Dr. Pieter De Wet

Objectives:

1. What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy and what are the mechanisms by which it contributes to health improvement?
2. What are the indications for recommending hyperbaric oxygen therapy and what are the contra-indications?
3. What other treatment strategies work well in conjunction with HBOT and how to combine them for optimal results?

Synopsis:
Oxygen can be used therapeutically for a wide range of conditions where tissues have been damaged by oxygen deprivation for whatever reason. HBOT is one of the most powerful of these oxygen based treatment strategies because of its ability to massively increase oxygen levels in the blood stream and in organs and tissues independent of adequate blood supply affected tissues. Restoring oxygen levels to these areas in the body through HBOT helps to restore lost function in a non-invasive and painless way and is helpful in treating a myriad of pathologies including brain injury or diseases such as stroke, autism, cerebral palsy, Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s, MS, ALS and other conditions such as carbon monoxide poisoning, poor wound healing, diabetic foot wounds, chronic fatigue and Lyme disease. We will also discuss contra-indications to HBOT.

Effective Nutritional Management of Chronic Inflammatory Conditions

Dr. Mitchell A Fleisher

Objectives:

1. Understand the science underlying chronic inflammation and associated conditions.
2. Understand the nutriceutical agents that help mitigate and control chronic inflammation.  
3. Understand how to appropriately use these nutriceutical agents in the clinical setting.

Synopsis:
We will discuss in detail the underlying science and specific nutriceutical agents for the effective nutritional management of chronic inflammatory conditions.

The Fundamentals and Therapeutic Potential of CBD and the Cannabinoids

Dr. Mitchell A Fleisher

Objectives:

1. Familiarize Integrative CAM clinicians with the fundamental science underlying the cannabinoids.
2. Describe the known & evolving, therapeutic potential of the medicinal cannabinoids.
3. Inspire Integrative CAM clinicians to actively support the legalization of medicinal cannabinoids.

Synopsis:
We will discuss in detail the history, underlying science and therapeutic potential of CBD (cannabidiol) and the medicinal cannabinoids in modern medical practice.

Pulse Wave Analysis You Are Only As Young As Your Arteries

Dr. Michael Kessler

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate how easy and effective Pulse Wave Analysis is as a CardioVascular Screening.
2. Demonstrate the significance of Vascular stiffness.
3. Demonstrate the significance of Vascular Aging and A B C pulse curve type.

Synopsis:
The presentation is geared to using Pulse Wave analysis as an early screening tool in the prevention of the #1 killer today cardiovascular disease. With this analysis we can see the health of the big arteries mainly the Aorta and the small and medium vessels. When we have less flexible vessels and endothelial damage we are headed toward Atherosclerosis. We will demonstrate the important values on a live subject and how to correct what we find. You will learn about the importance and meaning of Vascular Stiffness, Vascular aging, Pulse Curve Types, and the Stress Index. We will show a video demonstrating the effect of vascular stiffness on the heart.

Pulse Wave Analysis: You Are Only As Young As Your Arteries

Dr. Javdot Karimov

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate how easy and effective Pulse Wave Analysis is as a CardioVascular Screening.
2. Demonstrate the significance of Vascular stiffness.
3. Demonstrate the significance of Vascular Aging and A B C pulse curve type

Synopsis:
The presentation is geared to using Pulse Wave analysis as an early screening tool in the prevention of the #1 killer today cardiovascular disease. With this analysis we can see the health of the big arteries mainly the Aorta and the small and medium vessels. When we have less flexible vessels and endothelial damage we are headed toward Atherosclerosis. We will demonstrate the important values on a live subject and how to correct what we find. You will learn about the importance and meaning of Vascular Stiffness, Vascular aging, Pulse Curve Types, and the Stress Index. We will show a video demonstrating the effect of vascular stiffness on the heart.

Quantitative EEG Interpretation & Neuro-Feedback Therapy

Dr. Ben Gallyardt

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Metal Toxicity & Mineral Deficiency: the Use of Spectrophotometry to Assess

Dr. Paula Strait

Objectives:

1. Discuss the role of minerals and mineral balance in the body
2. Learn what happens when metal toxicity disrupts mineral balance.
3. Explain the use of Spectrophotometry to identify mineral balance in the body.

Synopsis:
The Flint Michigan crisis of lead contamination highlights the very real risk of heavy metal toxicity to our population. Toxic metals have no known biological benefit and have great potential to cause harm. Are there non-invasive options for testing the presence of toxic metals and how can this be applied to the care of patients? This presentation will explore the use of spectrophotometry, an assessment tool used in many domains of industry from pharmacy and chemical engineering to food processing, now being used clinically to assess mineral balance.

Acupuncture Meridian Assessment: New Way of Detecting parasites and Dental problems based on Subtle Energy of Acupuncture Meridians.

Dr. Simon Yu

Objectives:

1. Introduce the concept of Energy Medicine: Physics, bio-physics and meta-physics.
2. New way of detecting parasites and dental problems by using current technology based on acupuncture meridians and its conductance assessment.
3. Understanding the evolution of biology and cancer metabolism

Synopsis:
Parasites are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in global scale with 4.5 billion people infected by all helminthes. Global climate warming and human migrations/vacations accelerated the translocation of parasites.  Parasites are associated with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, migraine headache, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, multiple sclerosis, autism and cancer, etc.

This lecture will cover why parasites are often overlooked environmental threats ignored by American medical practice and address a new way of detecting parasites by using current technology based on acupuncture meridians and its conductance assessment which is based on Energy Medicine. Will address how to use herbal and prescribed parasite medications and will address how to prevent recurrent parasite infections.