The information in this web page is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended as a diagnosis or treatment recommendation for disease. If you have any serious ailment or illness, we encourage you to consult a competent health care professional before beginning any course of treatment.
Alternatives for Healing Website - www.alternativesforhealing.com A directory for holistic practitioners, alternative medicine doctors, natural healing remedies, and health and wellness resources.
American College for Advancement in Medicine -www.acamnet.org - This is an excellent link for finding physicians who practice integrative health care. Go to the web page and put in your zip code and it will bring up a list of member medical practitioners in your area.
Dr. Mercola - www.mercola.com - Offers a variety of vitamins & supplements & other products. He has a newsletter thatdiscusses a variety of health related topics. He addresses issues related to physical health and emotional health and also has educational materials teaching EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique).
Homeopathy For You - www.homeopathymeds4u.com - This site offers a variety of homeopathic products that can be purchased online.
JR Watkins - www.JRWatkins.com - Company has been in existence since 1868. They offer a variety of natural products for personal care and natural home cleaners.
Young Living Essential Oils - www.youngliving.com - A source for a variety of essential oils - some of which they state are designed to be used by inhalation, some of which can be applied topically, and some of which can be consumed internally. They emphasize that it is important to know the difference because there are many essential oils that never should be used for internal consumption! They furthermore suggest that essential oils are very potent and some may be irritating to the skin and caution must be used in applying topically. This is important to know because essential oils can be misused. It is important that you know the difference and consult with your health care professional. This site will help educate you and your health care professional.
Outsmart your Cancer - Alternative Non-Toxic Treatments That Work - Tanya Harter Pierce, Thoughtworks Publishing, Stateline, Nevada, 2004 ISBN 0-9728867-3-7. Discusses research literature on various Altenative Non-Toxic treatments for cancer that does not use chemotherapy. Gives an overview of the success and failure rates of conventional cancer treatments and shares about a variety of alternative treatments that are non-toxic. She suggests that successful alternative treatments for cancer do exist outside of conventional medicine. Included among other types of treatment discussed in the book are methods such as: The Hoxsey Therapy method, The Gerson Method, Protocel, the Rife Machine, and Cesium Therapy. Her book also gives a number of other references and resources that individuals can further explore in evaluating conventional methods toward treating cancer vs. choosing an alternative treatment plan.
Vibrational Medicine 3rd Edition - book by Richard Gerber, MD. Published by Bear & Company Rochester, Vermont, 2001, Can be ordered through your local Barnes & Nobles or other similar bookstore - ISBN 1-879181-58-4. A well recognized book in the area of Energy Medicine literature. Written in a scholarly yet readable manner. A good resource for those just learning about Energy Medicine or those individuals already familiar with the topic looking for a good reference manual. Discusses the distinction between an Einsteinian veiw vs. a Newtonian view of medicine. Includes a historical discussion of the development of medicine. Explores subtle energy, ancient approaches toward healing, acupuncture, chakras, meridian based approaches toward treatment, homeopathic medicine, Bach flower remedies, and spiritual healers.
Energy Medicine - a book by Donna Eden http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Medicine-Donna-Eden/dp/1585420212 - A well known author in the area of energy medicine. This book can be obtained through the listed link through Amazon books. It can be used as a self-help tool. She introduces the reader through some exercises through which she suggests you can use your body's energies to boost your vitality and stamina, strengthen your immune system, relieve pain and common complaints such as colds and tension headaches, sharpen your memory and mind, and keep yourself healthy and balanced with a five-minute routine.
Power vs Force - An Anatomy of Consciousness - The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior - a book by David R. Hawkins, M.D. - Draws upon the work of Dr. John Goodhart and Applied Kinesiology and Dr. John Diamond's work on Behavioral Kinesiology and discusses how muscle testing can be used to process underlying intuitive information. I would recommend that you first read Richard Gerber's book on Vibrational Medicine before reading Dr. Hawkins book. His concepts will become clearer if you do. You can purchase Dr. Hawkin's book through the following web link - http://www.amazon.com/Power-vs-Force-Determinants-Behavior/dp/1561709336
Healing - a book by Francis MacNutt, Ph.D. - ISBN 0-87793-676-5 Ave Maria Press, Norte Dame, Indiana - Revised and expanded edition, 1999. A classic book in the area of healing from a Christian Perspective. Dr. McNutt was a former Roman Catholic Priest. The former Father McNutt was a well known individual among those who were involved in the Catholic Charasmatic movement in the 1970's and early 1980's. He has written an excellent book from a Biblical/Christian Perspective discussing various topics of healing. He explores the topics of Physical Healing and Inner Healing.
The Bravewell Collaborative -
www.bravewell.org- As an organization they have set forth a theoretical/philosophical defintion of integrative medicine. They have established a Patient Bill of Rights emphasizing that an individual should be allowed to pursue and receive integrative healthcare if they so desire without the medical community, corporate, or polictical community blocking them from receiving such services. They promote patient empowerment through philanthropy and strategic initiatives seeking to change the healthcare system toward a system that respects the individual rather than special interest groups.
Body Mind Spirit Directory Columbus Ohio www.bodymindspiritdirectory.org - A listing of a broad diversity of holistic care resources and providers across a broad spectrum of intervention approaches and philosophical/spiritual belief systems
Leaf Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center www.leafchiropractic.com - A Chiropractic Center located in Delaware, Ohio.
Life Extension Foundation www.lef.org - An excellent resource for nutrition, health, and wellness, as well as a provider of scientific information on anti-aging supplements and therapies.
Disease Prevention and Treatment - Expanded 4th Edition, Scientific Protocols that Integrate Mainstream and Alternative Medicine, Book - ISBN 0-9658777-5-2 (Can be purchased through the Life Extension Foundation web site listed above).
Natural Products Association - www.nnfa.org Founded in 1936. It is the largest and oldest non-profit organization providing advocacy and support to the natural products industry.
International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) - www.iadsa.org/ - An international association focusing on food supplement regulations. As an organization it promotes to maintain and enhance a scientific basis of the food supplement industry and develop scientific and technical publications promoting a non-biased awareness to regulatory authorities and those public sector organizations inolved with establishing the quality of food supplements and natural products.
ABC Homeopathy - www.abchomeopathy.com - A good resource site for understanding homeopathic approaches toward healthcare.
- Offers training and aromatherapy products.
Institute of Heart Math - www.heartmath.org - They offer self help methods and resources to reduce stress and promote positive self-regulation of emotions. They have developed a relatively inexpensive electronic device based on emWave technology that they state measures heart-rhythm coherence. Through their research center, established in 1991, they have contributed solid research pertaining to reducing stress and discuss the relationship between maintaining positive emotional states and individual well-being and more positive relationships with others.
Earth Calm - www.earthcalm.com - Discusses concerns associated with potential health hazards related to electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure as a result of cell phones, wireless devices, and electronic devices in general. They offer a variety of products they believe provides protection against EMF exposure.
Controversy over Dangers Associated with Vaccines and Flu Shots - http://drtenpenny.com/default.aspx This represents another view on potential side effects associated with flu-shots and vaccines and the dangers associated with this.
Thieves Oil - http://www.secretofthieves.com/ - a mixture of several different essential oils that is believed by some people to strengthen the immune system against germs - bacteria, viruses, mold, fungi.
Miesse's Herbs - http://www.miessesherbs.com - a health food store located in Springfield Ohio. They offer a variety of herbs and supplements. Dr. Frank Miesse has been a herbalist educator for the past 35 years and he is one of the early pioneers in the health food industry/ alternative care industry in Ohio. He also has taught classes on iridology.
Bassett's Health Foods - www.bassettshealthfood.com - This health food store is located in Toledo, Ohio. Joe Bassett, along with his wife Pat, established their health food store in 1967. Joe Bassett is in my opinion one of the two major pioneers in Ohio (the other being Frank Miesse in Springfield, Ohio) who have been leaders in the natural health food industry in Ohio and have been involved in teaching alternative approaches to health care for many years.
PrevaHealth Wellness Diagnositic Center - 5747 Perimeter Drive, Suite 105 Dublin, Ohio, 43017 (614) 652-5888 www.prevahealth.com Provides state of the art medical technology and uses EBT scanning to find the beginning stages of cardiovascular diseases while in their earliest stages - when they are most treatable.
New Harbinger Press - www.newharbinger.com - Offers a variety of psychology self help books on a broad range of topics.
Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety www.stresscenter.com/mwc - An in depth CD/audio tape program originally authored by Lucinda Bassett. This program has been in existence for over 20 years and is a well known self-help program that has assisted individuals in overcoming anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.
Tools for Wellness - www.toolsforwellness.com - An extensive line of products promoting prevention and wellness. They include a whole range of products some of which are questionable in their efficacy or a bit too stretching beyond my own personal spirituality Christian based belief system. View with discernment. That said, you just have to choose what you are comfortable with. They offer a few vitamins and supplements; however, that is only a very small percentage of their products. Instead, their strength is that they offer a broad variety of physical devices, electronic devices, and educational products. They also have a catalog that you can have mailed out to you listing their products 1-800-456-9887.
Exercise - In the research literature on exercise an average of at least 30 minutes a day is commonly recommended. You have to find a program that works for you and you can be consistent with. It is commonly recommended that a program should include cardio-vascular, strength training, and stretching. Before starting any exercise program discuss this with your primary care physician.
Calorie King - http://www.calorieking.com In addition to providing tools to assist in food awareness and the amount of calories and nutrients of various foods, they offer a software program that can be downloaded on to your computer that will help you record progress on your own personalized diet, exercse, and weight loss program. I have found that people are usually more successful on a diet program if they regularly keep track of the foods they eat and the calories they burn through exercise. Their software program provides a relatively quick and easy way to keep track of this.
Marilyn's Organic Juicing Recipe - Using a juicer mix together - 8 Carrots, 1 Beet with Stem and Leaves, 1 Broccoli Stem, 1 cup or more of Spinach Leaves, 4 Romaine Lettuce Leaves, 1 small Cucumber, 1 stalk of Celery with Leaves, 1 Apple including Peel (Fuji), 6 sprigs of Parsley, 1 clove of Garlic (optional but recommended), 1 small piece of Ginger Root. If the recipe is consumed over several days you may freeze some of it to preserve the freshness. You may make several batches at a time pouring it into mason jars. Then put one jar in the refrigerator and store the rest in the freezer thawing out a jar as needed. Drink 6 oz of this mixture daily. If the appetite is small or diarrhea occurs start with smaller amounts and gradually increase the amount as tolerated.
Healthy Chocolate vs. Unhealthy Chocolate - Some literature suggests that healthier chocolate contains at least 70% pure unsweetened Cacao, contains natural, low-glycemic sweeteners, such as raw cane - rather than refined sugar, does not contain milk fats or hydrogenated oils, has been dried and cool pressed rather than roasted, is non-alkalized, and/or does not use a process called dutching.
It is diabetic friendly. It combines 70% cacao chocolate with acai berries and blueberries.
Spirituality - This is a very personal decision for each individual. I am a Christian and I have found that my faith in Christ has been pivotal in dealing with the ups and downs in life. I respect other's views on spirituality - I believe that each faith based system has elements of truth. The journey is personal but one that is essential in order to find true wholeness and healing in life. Talk to your pastor, priest, rabbi, or other spiritual mentor. Begin reading books and materials. Enter into dialogue with others who value spirituality in their life.
The Ragamuffin Gospel - book by Brennan Manning, 1990, Multonmah Publishers Inc. An excellent book for those who feel they are in need of God's grace and forgiveness.
Service-Assistance Dog Program for Managing Depression/Anxiety - In coordination with Brad Coleman, professional dog trainer at Complete Canine of Columbus, OH we have started a Service Dog/Assistance Dog training program where we will match a rescue dog and use the interaction between the dog and patient to assist in managing symptoms of depression and anxiety. The patient and dog will be screened for appropriateness for the program before entering into the training program. For more information regarding the program contact Dr. Schulz at 614 766-0379.
