CIMY Seminar

Wholistic Integrative Medicine: Introduction

Advisor	Dilip Sarkar, MD, FACS, CAP – Chair and Advisor, TI/CIMY
Sponsor	Center for Integrative Medicine (CIMY)
Held	Fall 2008 (Hampton, VA)
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DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this seminar is to provide an understanding of the blending of modern Western and Ancient Eastern concepts in the treatment of disease and maintenance of health. Topics to be addressed include: Modern Medicine as Evidence-based Biochemcial Medicine (EBM); Pharmaceuticals; Philosophy of Wellness; Integration of Pharmaceuticals and Procedures with Traditional System of Healing; and Evidence of Body-Mind-Spirit Integration.

The seminar is designed as an introduction to Integrative Medicine, with no pre-requisites or prior knowledge required. It is intended for any person interested in a (w)holistic approach to wellness.

Day 1: (6 hrs.) – What is Integrative Medicine?
Day 2: (6 hrs.) – Philosophy of Ayurvedic Medicine
Day 3: (6 hrs.) – Yoga as Medicine

No textbook is required. Please bring a yoga mat for the third class.

Regular fee – TBA

Early Registration Fee – TBA

DISCLAIMER: Attendance at this event is for personal growth, and entails no promise of employment.

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