Lifestyle Medicine

IN THIS ISSUE

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Alchemist:Joy Not Fear

Why HomeopathyWorks

Defining Chinese Medicine and TCM

Safdar Chaudhary, MD

Daniel T. Wagner, R.Ph, Pharm.D. Nutrifarmacy

Dr. Ted Cibik, PhD, ND, DMO

SIMPLE CHOICES: BETTER YOUR HEALTH

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What is The Journal of Lifestyle Medicine?

The Journal of Lifestyle Medicine is produced by The S’eclairer Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness, to provide the latest research in healthcare sciences. This Journal is written for all those who aspire to have a healthful life. We all can have a joyful life by embracing scientific knowledge of current and ancient wisdoms.

The Journal of Lifestyle Medicine is partnering with multidisciplinary providers rendering services for psychiatric, addictive, medical and lifestyle disorders, thus sharing trusted resources of such providers in Greater Pittsburgh and tri-state region to it’s readership.

We were instructed to carry a love for one another, and show a great respect for all the beings of this Earth. We are shown that our life exists with the tree life, that our well-being depends on the well-being of the vegetable life, as well as being close relatives of the four-legged creatures. In these ways, spiritual consciousness arises and can be the highest form of politics. (Akwesasne).

The Journal of Lifestyle Medicine welcomes contributions from readers, physicians, medical students, member of allied professions, spouses, etc. Items may be letters, informal clinical reports, editorials, or articles. Contributions are received with the understanding that they are not under simultaneous consideration with another publication. To submit to the The Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: sven@seclairer.com

Issued quarterly, submissions shall be accepted at any time but may be subject to inclusion or exclusion based on deadlines determined by the Managing Editor. The Journal of Lifestyle Medicine reserves the right to edit all reader contributions for brevity, clarity and length as well as to reject any material submitted.

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The Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Editor in ChiefSafdar I. Chaudhary, MD

Medical Editors

Zahida Chaudhary, MDBetsy Blazek-O’Neill, MD

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Lifestyle MedicineTHE JOURNAL OF

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GERDGERD is an ongoing condition in which the contents of the stomach come back into the esophagus

(the tube that carries food from our mouth to our stomach). Doctors call this “acid reflux.”

ARTHRITISArthritis is inflam-mation of one or more of your joints. The two most com-mon types of arthri-

tis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A holistic approach to osteo-arthritis assessment and management is needed.

SLEEP APNEA Obesity and old age are two sig-nificant causes of sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a person’s throat collapses repeatedly during sleep. This causes them to stop breathing. The condition leaves people extremely exhausted and at risk for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and even cancer death.

ContentsS’ECLAIRER1 Alchemist: Joy Not Fear Safdar Chaudhary, MD

3 Science and Management of Obesity Zahida Chaudhary, MD

5 Does Your Diet Energize You? Melissa Vertosick

6 Talking About Pain: Naturally Donald L. Valentine, DC, MSW

7 Yoga As Therapy At S’eclairer Joseph Marchesami, PhD RYT

8 How does Movement Change the Mind? Greta Polo, MA, R-DMT

9 Women’s Mental Health Kimberly Ruth LPC, CAC

10 Spirit: Transforming Shame and Guilt Ruthann Valentine, PhD, PMH

11 S’eclairer Calendar

NUTRIFARMACY

12 Why Homeopathy Works Daniel T. Wagner, R.Ph, Pharm.D.

14 Nutrifarmacy Bulletin Board

15 Ask Dr. Dan

17 Interesting & Intriguing

18 New Products

CONTRIBUTORS

19 The Role of Physical Therapist as Health Coach Dr. Lorri Lankiewicz, DPT, PC, NC

20 Defining Chinese Medicine and TCM Dr. Ted Cibik, PhD, ND, DMQ

22 Defining Energy Medicine Elaine Alker, EEM-AP

23 Courtney Medical Group

24 Measuring Visual Performance Dr.Elisa Beth Haransky-Beck, O.D., F.C.O.V.D.

Understanding Your Condition

I realize that I can do anything!

“Even if your body has been exposed to bad things for 30 or 40 years, 6 months of doing the right thing can lead to positive changes.” —Francisco L. Jimenez, MD Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic

ASK THE DOCTOR You can submit your questions for our doctors to respond at info@seclairer.com

We have the option of getting intoxicated by life or feeling miserable and liable to addictions of entertainment and

thus being numb. We read a lot but can we live in abundance without even reading a word. The Alchemist offers turning silver to gold and thus transforming our agonies to songs of life. In the midst of the healthcare crisis in our country, generating lively debates and fears, we at S’eclairer sing the song of hope and reawakening ancient wisdoms—inherent in all traditions and cultures. We do not have to search far to find medical benefits of breaking bread together and living connected with communities. Our grandmothers and our elders knew this before we embarked on individualism and placing elders in nursing homes and getting worried about our own health insurances of various kinds. Among other factors the risk of heart attack is high among those who feel lonely. We often think that advances in medicine have to be a new drug, a new laser, or a surgical intervention to be powerful—something really high-tech and expensive. We often have a hard time believing that the simple choices that we make in our lives each day—what we eat, how we respond to stress, whether or not we smoke,

Alchemist: Joy Not Fear

THE FIRST EDITION: THE JOURNAL OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

SafdarChaudhary, MD

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how much we exercise and the quality of our relationships—can make such a powerful difference in our health, our well-being, and our survival, but they often do. STARTING A NEW PATHThe New Year begins with this joyful magazine The Journal of Lifestyle Medicine offering to you local medical resources for living in health and hands on learning opportunities. I was trained to treat depression, PTSD, anxiety states, severe psychiatric disorders as well as many addictive disorders. After observing the burden of many lifestyle diseases, I have now embarked on providing lifestyle medical care. It is playful to live in wisdom of knowing the sciences of health—that changing lifestyle changes genes, down regulating (“turning off”) genes that promote cancer, heart disease, inflammation, and other illnesses.

WE ARE ALL CONNECTEDWe are gathering the jewels of Healthcare Providers in this regions, whom you can access for integrative

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AVICENNA (IBN SINA) (C. 980—1037)

Abu ‘Ali al-Husayn ibn Sina is better known in Europe by the Latinized name “Avicenna.” He is probably the most significant philosopher in the Islamic tradition and arguably the most influential philosopher of the pre-modern era. Born in Afshana near Bukhara in Central Asia in about 980, he is best known as a physician whose major work is The Canon (al-Qanun fi’l-Tibb) that continued to be used as a medical textbook in Europe and in the Islamic world until the early modern

period. As a philosopher, whose major summa, The Cure (al-Shifa’), had a decisive impact upon European scholasticism and especially upon

Thomas Aquinas (d. 1274). The philosophy of Avicenna articulates that God is the Necessary Existence that lays the foundation for his theories of the soul,

intellect and cosmos. Apart from philosophy, Avicenna’s other contributions are in the fields of medicine, the natural sciences, musical theory, and mathematics. His influence in medieval Europe spread through the translations of his works first undertaken in Spain.

health care approaches to serious medical and psychiatric conditions. We collaborate and offer many workshops, health care groups, retreats and teaching sessions for chronic relapsing conditions such as, cancer prevention or aftercare, chronic pain, depression, bipolar disorders, ADHD, inflammatory conditions like arthritis, autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, GERD, eating disorders and other men and women’s health conditions.

THE MAGICAL MYSTERIES OF LIFEA number of wonderful educational opportunities to help you be fully present to this mystery of healthcare alchemy are planned for this year. Consider giving yourself the gift of learning modern and ancient healthcare practices with leaders in health and healthcare sciences, who are revitalizing our communities. We hope to see you at S’eclairer or at one of our partners in health, for enjoying this mystery of alchemy—either individually or in a gathering. Feel free to reach me at safdar@seclairer.com or 724-468-3999.

The Science and Management of Obesity

In recent years, overweight and obesity has reached epi-demic proportions in the United States. According to a study in The Journal of the American Medical Association

(JAMA), in 2008, the obesity rate among adult Americans was estimated at 32.2% for men and 35.5% for women. All indi-cations are that Americans will keep getting obese in the next two decades.

Obesity is defined as an excess proportion of total body fat. Sustained positive energy balance results in excessive ac-cumulation of adipocytes, which, in the abdomen, leads to chronic inflammation. Nearly 72 million adults in the United States can be defined as obese. There are several indexes used to assess obesity. The most common measure of obesity is the body mass index BMI:

Obesity BMI > 30Severe Obesity BMI > 35Morbid Obesity BMI > 40

Health Risks of Obesity are many including Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, high blood pressure, stroke, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, some cancers like breast, colon, endometrial, and kidney.

Zahida Chaudhary, MD

A LIFETIME RESOLUTION

Zahida Chaudhary, MD is Clinical Assistant Professor, LECOM medical school at Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA. She can be reached at 724.468.3999 or zahidaparu@yahoo.com

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Gut Microbial Factors: Evidence that gut microbes composition can differ between obese and lean humans and speculation is that gut micro biota can participate in the pathophysiology of obesity. The first mechanism consists in the role of gut micro biota to increase energy extraction from indigestible dietary polysaccharides. However, many questions are still unanswered. (American Journal Of Gastroenterology)

TREATMENT OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY There is no single approach that can help prevent or treat overweight and obesity. Treatment may include a mix of behavior adjustments, diet, exercise, and sometimes weight-loss drugs like:

Phentermine (Adipex)Metformin (Glucophage)Qsymia (Phentermine/Topiramate)

In some cases of extreme obesity, weight-loss surgery may be an option.

ELEMENTS OF LIFESTYLESIntegrative medicine blends conventional medicine with carefully evaluated complementary therapies and considers all elements of a patient’s lifestyle (physical, mental, spiritual).

Based upon the clinical need, we at S’eclairer, have embarked upon offering a very comprehensive, mindfully-based, medically monitored weight loss and management program, starting Janu-ary 2014. Based on long-term research, only the most effective treatments will be offered in an affordable manner.

If you have any questions whether you are a suitable candidate for obe-sity medications or surgery, our pro-fessional staff at S’eclairer can provide consultation to help you to make the best long-term decision.

BALANCING THE SCALEObesity results from an energy imbalance. The body needs a certain amount of energy (calories) from food to keep up basic life functions. Body weight tends to remain the same when the number of calories eaten equals the number of calories the body uses or “burns.” Over time, when people eat and drink more calories than they burn, the energy balance tips toward weight gain, overweight, and obesity. Many factors can lead to energy imbalance and weight gain. They include genes, environment, nutrition and eating habits, how and where people live, attitudes and emotions, life habits, and gut microbes.

Genetic Factors: Genetic obesity tends to run in families, suggesting that it may have a genetic cause, but with lifestyle changes, many people genetically predisposed to obesity do not become obese or are able to lose weight and keep it off.

Environmental Factors: Environment includes lifestyle behaviors such as more driving and less walking, the overuse of TV-Computer-Video games which promote a sedentary way of life.

Nutritional Factors: Nutritionally, Americans tend to have high-fat diets, often putting taste and convenience ahead of nutritional value when choosing meals. This includes, the introduction of processed food, unstructured meal times, fast-food, snacking, and consuming large portions at restaurants. Meals now are 4 times larger than they were in the 1950’s.

Psychological Factors: Psychological factors influence eating habits. Many people eat in response to negative emotions such as boredom, sadness, or anger.

Ref: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; National Institutes of Health; Cleveland Clinic Obesity Conference, Oct. 2013

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Do you hit that mid-afternoon low on a regular basis? Then it could be your diet. Often we reach for something with caffeine and/or

sugar. This is just a short-term fix and does not address the larger picture of how our bodies are functioning. How can you prevent that mid-day crash?

Natural strategies for boosting energy!

WHAT: Whole foods: Contains one ingredient. • Beans: Support your kidneys and adrenals.• Bone stocks (not broth): Stocks contain a wealth of nutrients

and make dishes taste richer. • Sea vegetables (seaweeds): Dried, they are a good salt

substitute and naturally contain iodine.• Oxygenating foods: Try leafy greens, wheat germ, and

spirulina (algae).HOW: Raw or cooked. WHEN: • Time of day. • Season. HOW MUCH: • Too much food at one time causes all your body’s energy to

go towards digestion.

Use your diet to create health and provide energy by focusing on the four things above: a whole food diet, how you consume those foods, when you consume them, and how much.

Does Your Diet Energize You?

MelissaVertosick Certified Health Coach

Melissa Vertosick is fulfilling her passions by cooking healthy, delicious meals and working with others to enjoy healthier lives. Through individualized private consultations, she guides you to take action and create long-term health. Learn more by calling S’eclairer at 724.468.3999

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Talking About Pain: Naturally

Donald L. ValentineDC, MSW Whether a pain is a mild irritation lasting just

moments or severe and lasting for weeks, months, or years, there is an inner instinct to

seek a remedy for pain symptoms. As a natural healthcare practitioner, I must keep in mind that pain is an indicator, not a condition in itself. Think about it! The pain is the signal of some problem in one or more tissues in the body. The solution is determining what tissues, organs, and/or body systems are at fault and finding the most appropriate way to help it heal. If pain itself is managed alone, then the problem is never addressed.

Medical management of pain plays an important role when the pain affects the quality of life—basic self care, temperament, and regular daily activities. In this light, treating pain as a component of the condition is straight-forward.

As a chiropractor, I seek to solve the underlying prob-lem causing the pain by understanding the source. Once that is understood then, hands-on, manual therapies can safely begin. Treatment is an organized approach that can include one or more modalities that facilitate many levels of motion and healing processes, such as, traction, stretch-ing, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, myofascial, mobi-lization/ manipulation, exercise, and nutritional support.

The ultimate goal is safe, natural healing and to be vibrantly aware of our body’s capabilities versus having anxiety or dread over the mystery of pain. Discover the medicine of motion through chiropractic care!

Research confirms that services provided by chiroprac-tors are not only clinically effective but also cost-effective. In a recent article in JAMA, chiropractic care was suggested for the treatment of low back pain. To learn more about the benefits of chiropractic care, contact Donald L. Valentine, DC, MSW at S’eclairer by calling 724-468-3999.

Ref JAMA, Patient Page, April 24, 2010, Vol 309, No.16 Fam. Med.: 2013, Nov-Dec, 11(6) 527-35, http;//www.acatoday.org/press_css.cfm?CID=5185

MOTION FOR HEALING

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As practiced at S’eclairer, Dialectical Behavioral Theory (DBT) complements individual therapy with group meetings to develop the skills necessary for a healthy emotional and cognitive life.

Among these skills, are mindfulness, effective stress responses, emotion-al management, and interpersonal engagement.

In this therapeutic context, the practice of yoga can develop several skills that are powerful tools for healthier feelings and thinking. While all eight branches of hatha yoga can advance this skill building, the two that are used foremost at S’eclairer are pranayama (deep breathing) and the asanas (poses and movements).

Deep-breathing—breathing from the diaphragm—is a practice that is done within DBT. Although deep-breathing is not labeled as pranayama within DBT, the theory does cite deep-breathing as a powerful skill in response to stress and for emotional management. And there is increasing medical evidence that deep-breathing works.

In additional Pranayama is an essential component of yoga practices that focus on the asanas, the aligned poses and movements. In fact, a practice featuring the asanas, extends the development of mindful breath-ing into the development of a mindful body. To develop a mindful body, the yoga practitioners learn to “listen to their body” that is, to monitor the orientation and alignment of their bones and joints as well as the sensa-tions within their muscles. Yoga asserts its ability to link our body, mind and spirit.

Yoga as Therapy at S’eclairerJoseph Marchesami, PhD RYT

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Greta PoloMA, R-DMT

How does movement change the mind?

Dance/movement therapy (DMT) is a psycho-therapeutic tool that uses body movement as the modality for both assessment and treatment.

DMT is founded on the principle that body movement patterns correlate with psychological states. Although we may have devised ways to mask our true thoughts and feelings from ourselves and others, the body never lies. Our memories and emotions are not housed purely in our minds, but rather lived through (and often held in the musculature of) our bodies. Therefore, body awareness gives us the most direct access to our emotions and memories.

Psychological and neurological patterns become physical patterns (and vice-versa) and we need to literally “move through” these feelings and make physical adjustments in order to truly heal. Our bodies are naturally wired with these physical release mechanisms—the release of having a good cry or a hearty laugh are ones we can all relate to.

Dancing, moving, changing our posture or movement patterns are also our inborn healing mechanisms, but ones that most of us have long forgotten how to utilize. Since outer movement reflects inner mental and emotional states, changing movement behavior can lead to change in the psyche and spirit. Dance/movement therapy aims to reconnect people with their own bodies—as the body is the most direct vehicle of expression and connection to others and to our environment.

Greta offers Counseling and Dance/Movement Therapy Services at S’eclairer for anyone moving through transitions. gretapolo.net

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How does movement change the mind?

In this day and age it is very hard to balance health and wellness. This can be especially difficult for women. In our society today, women are expected

to “do it all”. We continue to instinctively care for our children, pets, friends and family while at the same time having to work outside of the home. Due to the variety of demands that are placed on us, it is too common for women to put themselves last and not take the time to care and nurture themselves. When we neglect ourselves, we begin to feel the effects not only in our body but also mentally. The question then is, “What can women do to reduce the mental stress that comes with day-to-day life?”

As I continue to be exposed to health related information, there seems to be a common theme. The four things that can help keep us all healthy are: 1) Regular Exercise, 2) Proper Nutrition, 3) Proper Sleep, and 4) Regular practice of Mindfulness Meditation.

As a counselor, I often hear women say, “I don’t have time for any of that!” I believe that all small changes count! It just takes a commitment of doing one thing differently that starts the process. Avoiding fast food, committing to a regular bedtime, or sitting and breathing for 10 minutes may be all that it takes to get the ball rolling. I challenge you to take time to nurture and care for yourself. It can be uplifting and you will be glad you did!

Women’s Mental HealthSMALL COMMITMENTS CAN GO A LONG WAY

Kimberly RuthLPC, CAC

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Spirit is the vital life energy that animates a human being. Also, Spirit holds a sacred quality. This sa-cred quality not only animates, it also connects

and unifies the inner and outer realities of being. This dynamic interconnectedness of the inner and outer realities create the ultimate experience of peace and harmony.

RE-IGNITING The pain of shame, an inner brokenness of self and the burden of guilt can interfere with this utimate experience of peace and harmony, the dynamism of Spirit. Unhealed shame and guilt can eventually lead to an inner state of stagnation and a depletion of life energy. To re-ignite the dynamism of Spirit that will transform and heal this inner stagnation begins with a willingness:

1. to be open,2. to let go and forgive,3. to receive loving-kindness.

The gift of this willingness is freedom to live in the dynamic flow of Spirit!

Spirit: Transforming Shame and Guilt

Ruthann Valentine PhD, PMH

HILDEGAARD OF BINGEN(12TH CENTURY)

A Saint in the Catholic Church, had a deep understanding of wholeness. For Hildegaard, the health and beauty of the human mind and body, of the moral order, and of the universe reflect wholeness, the perfection of God. (Schipperges)

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books to read, sorting out healthcare product, to get the most for your resources; come visit our store online or at the Garden Of Beauty at S’eclairer.

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE PROGRAM DBT FOR STRESS RELIEF, NUTRITION, PAIN MANAGEMENT, BRAIN HEALTH & RELATIONSHIPS Wednesdays 11:30am-1pm w/Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD, Zahida Chaudhary, MD, Janet McKee, HHC, AADP, Kim Ruth, CAC, LPC, Melissa Vertosick, Health Coach AADP, Greta Polo, MA, R-DMT, Donald Valentine, D.C., MSW

MINDFULNESS BASED OBESITY & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM w/Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD, Peter Brengel, MPAS, PA-C, MBA, Zahida Chaudhary, MD, Kathie Kirkland, RN, Sandi Blystone, LPN, Christina Weimer, BS, Psychology, Greta Polo, MA, R-DMT

NUTRITION THERAPYw/Melissa Vertosick, Health Coach AADP, Janet McKee, HHC, AADP

MEDICAL EDUCATIONWednesdays from 1:30-4pm w/Zahida Chaudhary, MD

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Appointments available every Tuesday & Thursday

PHYSICAL MEDICINE CHIROPRACTICw/Donald Valentine, D.C., MSW. Individual appointments every Wednesday afternoon

YOGATuesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm w/Joseph Marchesami, PhD, RYT

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR YOUR HEALTHEvery 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month 11:30am-12:00pm w/ Janelle Fagnelli, RYT

RETREATS & SPECIAL EVENTS AT S’ECLAIRERSILENCE: ONE MOMENT AT A TIME Saturday February 8, 2014 9:00am-3:30pm w/Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD, Zahida Chaudhary, MD & Greta Polo, MA. R-DMT, Melissa Vertosick, Health Coach AADP, Donald Valentine, DC, MSW

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE CONFERENCE: BRAIN HEALTH & PHYSICAL WELLNESS Saturday, May 2, 2014 (See page 27 & Back Cover)

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SUBOXONE MEDICAL PROGRAMDirected by Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD Medication Management, Individual Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Groups

DIALECTAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (DBT) SKILLS GROUPTuesdays 9-10:30am w/Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD & Kim Ruth, CAC, LPCThursdays 6-7:30pm w/ Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD & James Ellermeyer, MA, NCCFirst Saturday of each month 9-10:30am w/ Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD, Peter Brengel, MPAS, PA-C, James Ellermeyer, MA, NCC

DBT GROUP FOR ADOLESCENTS & YOUNG ADULTSTuesdays 6-7:30pm w/Crystal Longanecker, MA, MFT

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR)Thursdays 9-10:30am w/Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD & Janelle Fagnelli, RYT

DBT PROCESS GROUPThursdays 11:30am-1pm w/Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD & Greta Polo, MA, R-DMT

Why Homeopathy Works!

The Webster’s Dictionary defines homeopa-thy as the treatment of disease by the ad-ministration of very small doses of drugs

which would produce in a healthy person effects similar to the symptoms of the disease. I some-what agree, but the definition falls short of the current research and effectiveness of the treat-ment. Homeopathy (used for over 250 years) is a specific science, and not to be confused with herbal or drug therapy.

Many people think homeopathy is not based on science, but actually homeopathic research designs are far more scientific than any pharma-ceutical research practices. Modern medicine including drug therapy is based on symptoms and double-blind studies (done mainly on ani-mals), and focuses on the physiological effect looking for disease outside the body. In contrast,

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homeopathy practitioners believe that disease comes from inside the body, and people who change their insides (a healthier diet, positive intent, less emotional stress and/or a healthy life style) will cause their outsides to change. In other words, they look at the entire human picture—mental, physical and emotional.

Homeopathy respects the wisdom of the body and is based the ‘law of similar.’ The assumption is that the body wants to be in balance or ‘homeosta-sis.’ This law states that substance that causes a symptom or disease in a healthy person will cure the same symptoms or disease in an unhealthy or sick person. For instance, a person with diarrhea or a high fever would be treated with a homeopathic remedy that causes diarrhea or a high fever, leading to recovery. When I want to rid a bacteria like Streptococcus from the body, I recommend a homeopathic de-rived from the same bacteria. In most cases it works effectively within weeks. This treatment is inconsistent with the conventional medical model that there is a drug for each type of symptoms.

Dr. Thomas Rau of the Paracelsus Klinic in Switzerland (www.paracel-sus.ch) believes that the theory of homeopathy is particularly fascinat-ing. He states that homeopathy deals with a relationship between the ele-ments of the earth, plants, metals and human beings. All of these must be present in a harmonious way. Further-more, the great merit of experienced homeopaths is to recognize that ex-cesses that may cause a specific ill-ness may be effectively treated with micro-doses of the same substance. ‘Like is treated with like’ but, depend-ing on the emphasis of expression of the compliant, treatment may neces-sitate different potency or different dosage. Dr. Rau has used this wisdom to further his practice of BioMedicine.

Homeopathy encourages the be-lief that a person with abnormal vi-brations or frequencies can lead to a state of disharmony. This is regardless of the type or number of symptoms reported by the patient. This explains why homeopathic treatments are so congruent with new therapies in ‘energy’ medicine. At NutriFarmacy,

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TICK BITES ON THE RISE AND WHAT TO DO?Most people (and unfortunately physicians) believe that Lyme Disease and other tick-born infestations is the result of the ‘bite.’ Resent research from Dr. Thomas Rau, director of the Paracelsus Klinic in Switzerland, has ascertained a new ap-proach to the common problem. He states, “When a body is toxic, depleted or damaged, the tick can be the ‘straw the broke the camel’s back’ for a cascade of symptoms and dys-function to present”. The theory is, if a toxic and damaged body and immune system already exists, the tick bite would not result in Lyme or associated sumptoms.

The issues that contribute to the difficult nature of treating Lyme include: viral load, heavy metal load (especially mer-cury), antibiotic use (after 3-4 weeks only), deficiencies in vitamins and fatty acids, compromised gut and hyperacidity. In the ‘big’ pictures, Dr. Rau and I recommend supportive measures including: antibiotic use for only 2-3 weeks limit, detoxing the viral and heavy metals, repair the gut and immu-nity and build up vital forces (vitamins, homeopathics, herbs, fatty acids).

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Ask Dr. Dan

Q: I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING with an autoimmune disease for over eight years. My doctor says that we don’t know the cause, but he insists I need both Humira and Prednisone as maintenance therapies to con-trol my disease. Is there any new research that may give insight to the cause of these chronic problems? Ruth B., Pittsburgh

A: DEAR RUTHThis is an excellent questions and in my practice I am committed to inves-tigate the potential causes of autoim-mune disease (over 85 of them). To look into the newest and most rel-evant research one has to follow the Europeans who are way out front of the American medical community on non-drug treatments and therapies.

When looking at potential ‘causes’ we must recognize that your physician will say that they don’t know the cause. Not because they are disingenuous, but because it was never studied in medical school. According to the non-con-ventional expert, the three most likely culprits include: heavy met-als and pollutants, parasites, and molds and fungus. These are criti-cal areas where conventional West-ern medicine and Big Pharma has contributed nary a dollar to further investigate potential ‘causes.’

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“Homeopathy deals with a relationship between the elements of the earth, plants, metals and human beings. All of these must be present in a harmonious way.”

I have been utilizing the ETAscan (now iFEEL) frequency machine along with REBA psychosomatic energy therapies for over five years.

Many believe that conventional Western medicine is quickly losing support among the masses, and more people are looking into natural and integrative approaches to treating dis-ease. The age of antibiotics (at its height in the 1970s and 1980s) is rapidly di-minishing. No new antibiotic has been discovered in over a decade and the current state of antibiotic-resistance a leading worldwide problem.

So what is the new direction of healing? Perhaps the wisdom of the ages needs a second look. Homeo-pathic therapy coupled with energy medicine is not only effective but ex-tremely safe. It can be administered to a 6 month old baby as readily as to a 90 year old man, with dosage adjust-ment. It’s time for the new healers to emerge in the new century. I believe homeopaths may lead the way.

Why Homeopathy Works!continued from page 13

In my experience after testing hun-

dreds of patients on the ETAscan ener-gy machine, I find that these three cri-teria come up nearly all the time. One word that ultimately may be hopeful in procuring a successful treatment is detoxification. There are a myriad of approaches to this process that I dis-cuss with each patient I see.

Recent research has shown that the treatment of fungus and mold with wild oregano and other pure essential oils is extremely effective. Dr. Cass Ingram writes in his best-seller The Miracle of Wild Oregano (Knowledge House) that this miracle, beautiful plant is so powerful that it saves lives! Oregano is a medicine that people must know about. It is a natural product more powerful than any drug. Oregano is also a key type of medicine mentioned in the Bible. Forefront in research on essential oils is the doTERRA company.

Pure essential oils such as pep-permint, melaleuca, oregano, thyme, rosemary and many others have ex-ceptional healing abilities. We utilize these extensively at NutriFarmacy.

I also use many homeopathic prod-ucts made by the Sanum-Kehlbeck Company from Germany. These safe and effective products have exact specificity to eradicate a particular mold, fungus, Candida, bacteria, virus or parasite. One of the best detoxifica-tion agent is CHLORELLA.

Be extremely careful of pharma-ceutical treatment for autoimmune diseases. Certainly we don’t want any patient to suffer pain or inflammation caused by the affliction, but possible toxic side effects could be detrimen-tal. The bottle line is that there are many natural and non-pharmaceu-tical interventions that can be safely and effectively utilized.

Pure essential oils such as peppermint, melaleuca, oregano, thyme, rosemary and many others have exceptional healing abilities.

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MSG (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE) is a cheap flavor enhancer you’ll find in many processed foods. MSG has been shown to cause a myriad of health problems including brain cell destruction. The best nutrient that can neutralize MSG is GINGER ROOT extract.

According to an article in the New York Times, SOY PROTEIN products like tofu, miso and tempeh do not increase the risk of breast cancer, and actual-ly may lower the risk of prostate and breast cancer. Most soy in America is highly processed and genetically mod-ified, eat only organic soy.

New studies indicate that STATIN DRUGS (Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor) may increase the risk of cataracts. This is according an article published in online JAMA Ophthalmology.

RAW, FERMENTED FOODS (i.e. sauerkraut) are brimming with health-promoting bacteria and can be considered a ‘superfood.’ Healthy human colons contain trillions of beneficial bacteria which feed on waste left over from our digestion, creating lactic acid. Without these beneficial bacteria the human digestive system becomes a home for harmful parasites and yeast, resulting in candida.

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20% of American children are now taking DRUGS FOR ADHD (attention defi-cit). There are many interventions that can made with proper diet (less sugar and wheat), amino acids, vitamins and natural stress management techniques.

Studies show COFFEE decreases the risk of cancer. Research from the Harvard and Mayo Clinics shows that 2-4 cups of java daily has a positive impact on lessening diabetes, Parkinson’, Al-zheimer’s and cancers of the breast, prostate, brain and liver.

According to Life Enhancement Maga-zine if you want to think like Einstein try supplementing with CHOLINE AND GALANTAMINE.

Ingesting LYCOPENE from dietary con-sumption of tomatoes is cardio pro-tective. Lycopene supplementation decrease low-grade inflammation as occurs in obesity and has anti-cancer effects.

PROBIOTICS can help prevent the com-mon cold and prevent upper respira-tory infections in children.

VITAMIN D3 (the sunshine vitamin) has been shown to have a modest antide-pressant effect. This may especially be valuable in winter when sunlight is at a minimum. This is called Seasonal Af-fective Disorder (S.A.D.).

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The Role of Physical Therapist as Health Coach

Most people understand that Physical Therapists (PTs) are trained to evaluate the neuro-

musculo-skeletal (nerve, muscle, bone) systems to determine deficits that effect overall health and wellness. What is less known is that during the evalua-tion process, the PT is also screening the client’s emotional state to deter-mine the effect that the mind will have on the body during the healing pro-cess. Why? Research has shown that the mental state of a client can either enhance or hinder the road to recovery.

PT’s consistently are working as “Health Coaches” during treatment sessions to motivate each client to reach the goals that were set in cor-relation to the deficits that were noted during the evaluation process. As a

“Health Coach”, the PT treats the client holistically to engage the mind, body, spirit connection for optimal healing.

This role includes educating the cli-ent on the benefits of integrative medi-cine, and providing those modalities in which the PT has been trained. When-ever needed, the PT refers the client to other medical or integrative practitio-ners to assist in optimal recovery.

Dr Lorri A Lankiewicz holds a DPT degree from Slippery Rock University, a MPT degree from Duquesne University and a BS degree in Athletic Training from the University of Pittsburgh. She also holds certificates as a Personal Wellness Coach and Natural Nutritional Consultant. She is the founder and CEO of Balance For Wellness, Inc Physical Therapy and Integrative Medicine Center. She can be reached at 724- 687-0731 or drlorri@zoominternet.net and BalanceForWellness.com

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Defining Chinese Medicine and TCM

There is a great deal of curios-ity about Chinese medicine and also much confusion about what

it is. It is definitely more than acupunc-ture and herbal therapy. Chinese Med-icine is a synthesis, an evolution–an empirical build of information span-ning 10,000 years that has to come to ask some of the most definitive ques-tions of mankind. Classical Chinese medicine asked the same questions that we do today, but hidden some-times in metaphoric language. Ques-tions of life and death and what ingre-dients lead to an optimal life were the hallmark before the stethoscope was invented or Antonie Philips van Leeu-wenhoek (1632-1723) first observed microorganisms with a microscope.

The big difference between Chinese Medicine and Western medicine is that western medicine is based on fact. A fact has an inability to grow and evolve–not very humanistic. Chinese Medicine is based on empirical experience–not facts. Classical Chinese medicine never separated out the psychiatrist or the psy-chologist from the general practitioner MD or the specialist or even the clergy. The patients had the benefit of all-in-one consultation. The synthesis of Chi-nese medicine is to imagine having a

MOST PEOPLE ARE SURPRISED TO LEARN THE TWO ARE NOT THE SAME

Dr. Ted Cibik, PhD, ND, DMQ

priest, an oncologist, a hematologist, a registered dietician and a psychologist all in the same room discussing your health care and presenting a collabora-tive assessment. In my practice, one of the most challenging things reported to me to this day is getting all the people on the patient’s health care team to talk to one another.

In classical Chinese Medicine, (NOT Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM), this concept has remained intact to this day via oral transmis-sion. In fact, in my training model, you specialize first to become ac-quainted with your topic, wide and deep as we say, and then you become the general practitioner. When per-mitted to practice, one was known as a Zhong Yi sometimes translated as Chinese Physician. Zhong accurately translated means China or to hit the mark or center and Yi means whole or one medicine or doctor.

THE POWER OF MAOTraditional TCM (Traditional Chi-

nese Medicine) is a system devised by Mao Zedong. While he never believed in Chinese medicine him-self, he knew it was a great political strategy. Chairman Mao brought over

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several physicians (consultants) from France to build a system that could be marketed to the west via President Nixon to various U.S. universities such as Harvard. It was a clever politi-cal move to market the uniqueness of China. TCM uses basic Chinese medi-cine concepts eliminating much of the QiGong, Taiji, internal practices of Qi as well as removing anything remotely spiritual in nature to appeal to the sci-entific (fact) mind of the West.

However in the last 10 years or so, the acupuncture schools are opening up to the Classical Chinese medicine to alert the students to the depth of their art. This inclusion gives hope that the collective wisdom of all we have discovered about the human condition will be put to use in the future of inte-grative medicine.

Ted Cibik, has been passionate about Chinese medicine, meditation, martial arts and heal-ing since early childhood. Having survived two near death experiences and “crossing over” both times, he has unique insight to the spiritual world of energy. He was awarded the title of 89th generation Zhong Yi or Doctor of Chinese Medicine and is a Taoist Priest. He is a level IV QiGong teacher and Advanced Clinical Therapist in Medical QiGong from the NQA with advanced degrees from China.

Dr. Cibik teaches Inner Strength QiGong forged from Classical Chinese Medicine and Taoist roots at his clinic and retreat in Leech-burg, PA. He can be reached at 724-845-1041, inner-strength.com, or ted@inner-strength.com.

“It is definitely more than acupuncture and herbal therapy.”

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Defining Energy Medicine AND HOW IT IS DIFFERENT THAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

Energy Medicine is an ancient art and science of working with the subtle energies of the body. For optimum health, our body’s energy needs to be balanced, flowing in the

correct direction, without any blockages. It is the oldest form of medicine there is—older than both western and eastern medicine. It is a complete system and is a great compliment to traditional medical treatments in and out of the hospital.

Energy Healing works on the physical level, and can ad-dress both chronic and acute situations. It is excellent for strengthening and balancing the immune system, healing ill-ness or disease, as well as, relieving pain. It also works on the mental/emotional level, and can have profound effects helping people to overcome obstacles such as stress, PTSD, anxiety and depression.

Often times standard medical care provides specialists who focus on a specific symptom in the body and it’s dis-ease. Energy Healing facilitates and accelerates the body’s natural ability to heal by focusing on nine main energy systems of the body that are interactive with each other and when balanced can bring optimal health to the body.

An energy medicine session by a trained practitioner bal-ances these systems and this helps the body to heal itself, have a higher stress threshold, have better immune function, and have more energy. Exercises are usually taught to the client to help maintain the proper flow and balance, and empower their own self-healing. And that is just the tip of the iceberg.

Elaine Alker is an Advanced Energy Medicine Practitioner and Certified Energy Medicine Instructor who sees people and animals in her office in Wexford, PA. She is teaching a one-year Foundations Certification Program of Eden Energy Medicine (EEM) beginning May 29–June 1, 2014 at Kearns Spirituality Center in Allison Park, PA. Contact her at 412-616-1650 or www.AdvancedEnergyHealer.com.

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Elaine Alker, EEM-AP

We at the Courtney Medi-cal Group are excited about participating in and

supporting this new “Journal of Integra-tive Medicine” that launches its first edition with this publication. Our re-gion and the integrative medicine professionals who work within it have provided a myriad of therapies and treatment modalities that unfortunately have operated in a vacuum without ei-ther patient or clinicians alike aware of what services are available in west-ern Pennsylvania and by who they are provided. We have demonstrated this commitment to public and profession-al awareness by the many guests who possess extraordinary health contribu-tions that we have interviewed on our three day a week radio show entitled

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Measuring Visual Performance THE ROLE OF DEVELOPMENTAL OPTOMETRY

There is a little known but crucial science of vision therapy that is the domain of the behavioral, functional or developmental optom-

etrist. Our job is to help you understand what vision actually is, and how visual performance is measured.

As an optometrist, optometric vision therapist, Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Vision De-velopment, and Somatic Movement Educator, I’ve worked therapeutically with patients of all ages in the area of soft neurological signs. Beyond the eye health and visual acuity part of vision measured in a conventional eye doctor’s office, we look at human potential through the lens of vision. In addition to measuring visual acuity, or how clearly a person can see a chart at distance or near, we measure a per-son’s binocular vision, the ability to use the two eyes together as a team. My goal as a facilitator in opto-metric vision therapy is to help people re-develop, or possibly develop for the first time, their ability to achieve single, simultaneous binocular vision.

The totality of the visual process includes visual acuity, peripheral awareness, depth perception, track-ing ability, focusing ability from near to far, conver-gence and divergence with ease, and visual percep-tion, all combined.

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