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Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) March 8, 2007

With Unte.com reporting that “insurance companies are slowly catching on to the benefits of alternative treatments,” LocalEdu.com advises people looking for a job change to consider careers in alternative medicine. Learning holistic massage therapy in a community of healers provides personal as well as career benefits, according to a new article, “Alternative Medicine Thrives in Westbrook, Maine” on top degree program site LocalEdu.com (http://www.localedu.com/state/maine/alternative-medicine-westbrook-maine.php). Potential students exploring career possibilities in holistic massage therapy can learn more about alternative medicine as a business at LocalEdu.com, a site that provides educational resources about a variety of industries.

In the March issue of Utne.com, Elizabeth Ryan reports that: “Holistic therapies such as acupuncture and shiatsu massage are becoming as mainstream and routine as a trip to the dentist. But getting adequate insurance coverage for such treatments is anything but the norm.” However, Ryan reviews an “Alternative Medicine” report that states “insurance companies are beginning to capitalize on the popularity of natural alternatives, and consumers are starting to reap the benefits.”

“Alternative Medicine Thrives in Westbrook, Maine” offers details about the town of Westbrook and the local programs in holistic massage therapy:

    The Maine Medical Center in nearby Portland boasts an alternative medicine residency program.

    The Portland/Westbrook metro area supports about 75 massage therapists, several yoga studios and more than 20 acupuncturists.

    Local holistic massage therapy programs focus on the whole person, including the body, mind and emotions.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment for massage therapists is expected to increase faster than average in the coming years. In the 33 states regulating the industry, therapists who complete formal training programs are likely to have very good job opportunities.

According to LocalEdu.com, “Maine is home to top schools offering programs than can help build a career, get a start in the world and advance educational opportunities” (http://www.localedu.com/state/maine/index.php).

Now may be a good time to enter the field of alternative medicine and massage. Almost twice as many doctors recommended massage therapy to their patients in 2006 than in 2001 in a survey by the American Massage Therapy Association. The survey revealed that as of 2006, 25 million more Americans per year are getting massages than in 1996.

LocalEdu.com is an educational resource that provides students with information on cities, schools and educational programs. Students can search the LocalEdu.com directory to find universities, colleges and vocational schools anywhere they want to go to school — from California to Florida, Texas to Illinois.

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(PRWEB) August 28, 2004

Royal College of Alternative Medicine (RCAM) currently has International Vacancies for 1000 ‘Foundation Fellows’ (‘Movers and Shakers’); who will independently play a highly pivotal role in diligently mentoring (and regulating) it’s future Global Membership.

So if you really think that you seriously have what it takes to become a ‘Leader’ in Alternative Medicine , then (perhaps) RCAM may definitely be exactly what the Doctor ordered for you.

Current Requirements for Fellowship as at the 1st of September 2004 are:

*15 Years Experience in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) ; inclusive of any time spent in Training.

*Membership of a Recognized Professional Body which is presently on the ‘Collegiate Scroll’ of Accredited External Organizations.

*Letters of Recommendation from 2 Current Fellows of the Royal College of Alternative Medicine (Ask Provost for more details).

*A ‘Professional Portfolio’ of ’12 Unique Cases’ in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for future publication in the RCAM e-Journal.Each ‘Unique Case’ must be appropriately presented in ‘Microsoft Word Format’ and should (preferably) include diagrams , photographs , references , an honest word count (minimum 500) and all other relevant supporting data.

*A Life-Time (One-Off) ‘Fellowship Fee’ of Euros 2999 (Two Thousand , Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine Euros).

Please note that as from January the 1st 2005 the size of the ‘Professional Portfolio’ will regretfully increase to ’24 Unique Cases’; together with a considerable increase in the ‘Life-Time Fellowship Fee’.

Those not meeting ‘Fellowship Grade’ will temporarily be ‘quarantined’ in the ‘Fellowship Cadet Club’ ; until a time at which all of the necessary Fellowship Requirements are comprehensively met.

All Fellows of the Royal College of Alternative Medicine shall appropriately be designated FRCAM (Dublin) ; and will be publicly listed in the ‘Register of Fellows’ of the College.They will also be expediently assisted with any Regulatory and Revalidation issues ; and shall be eligible to democratically contest elections for the highly influential position of ‘Chancellor of the Royal College of Alternative Medicine’.

‘Cadet Fellows’ will not be designated ; until they stringently meet all of the necessary Fellowship Requirements.

Please kindly feel free to e-mail any further enquiries and suggestions to Professor Joseph Chikelue Obi (RCAM Provost) at : Provost@RoyalCAM.org

Applications for Fellowship are ethically processed throughout the year ; and an Accelerated Fellowship Programme is also available for any ‘Exceptional Candidates’ who are in honest possession of considerably much more than the required number of ‘Unique Cases’ , but do not have up to 15 Years of Chronological CAM Experience.

About Royal College of Alternative Medicine

RCAM (Royal College of Alternative Medicine) is an Officially Registered, Dublin-Based, Independent, Regulatory, Training and Empowerment Body for Qualified Wellness Consultants and their Associates from all over the world ; which solely aims to Protect the Public ; by raising Ethical Awareness ( and optimizing Best Professional Standards) in Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM).

RCAM has absolutely no links whatsoever with any ‘Royal Entity’ of ‘Similar’ (or ‘Presumed Similar’) Nomenclature , Title , Calling , Being or Eminence.

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Be My Friend – www.myspace.com When treating a patient we strive to provide more than just rapid relief of your immediate symptoms. We focus on your overall health examining nutritional, metabolic, immune, hormonal, structural, and any toxicological factors in which you may be involved. Through a personal and comprehensive examination, we try to get to the source of your condition enabling you to restore your health. We also look at emotional and psychological factors as these create the background which shapes every aspect of your health and well-being. Most conditions whether it involves heart disease, fatigue, arthritis, cancer, headaches, chronic infections, allergies, elevated cholesterol, depression, anxiety, PMS, menopause, autism, diabetes, osteoporosis, etc. are manageable if the underlying causes are more fully understood. That doesn’t mean we only use the latest fad or herb to cover up your symptoms. Rather, we apply scientific principles in a practical and logical way to solve your medical needs. That means asking the right questions, careful listening, complete examinations of your physical and biochemical state and understanding how you function within your own environment. If necessary, select labs that identify your nutritional needs, allergies, hormonal status, metabolic efficiency, etc. can be performed. When it is all put together, a practical and personalized plan will be agreed upon that is designed to not only get rid of symptoms you don’t have to …
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Nearly half the US populations turns to complementary, alternative and integrative practices to maintain or improve their health. UCSF’s Dr. Sudha Prathikanti explores Ayurvedic medicine, ancient wisdom for modern times. Ayurvedic medicine aims to integrate and balance the body, mind, and spirit. Series: “UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public” [12/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 13107]
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Dr. Richard Harris talks about the benefits of alternative medicine vs. pharmaceuticals and drugs. Mr. Harris is a retired pharmacist and Doctor of Pharmacology.

Alternate And Unusual Remedies: Unconventional Medicine For The Conventional Man

The medical industry has traditionally looked for the cure through studying the symptoms. This book will help you understand the ideas behind self-treatment and alternative medicines. It covers massage therapy, hydro-therapy, support groups, faith healing, psychotherapy, and other psychological as well as physical remedies for the symptoms that accompany disease. This book helps you learn about some methods of healing the soul as well as the body.

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Nearly half the US populations turns to complementary, alternative and integrative practices to maintain or improve their health. Beverly Burns of UCSF’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine explores traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture, meridians and chi. Series: “UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public” [12/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 13073]
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Basic Principles of Complementary/ Alternative Therapies

JUST AS MAINSTREAM MEDICINE has a fairly consistent approach to illness, so does al-ternative medicine. Most prevalent in alternative medicine are the six naturopathic principles. In one form or another, these principles are revisited again and again throughout Section Two of this text. The following principles are described by Dr. Catherine Downey and excerpted from her chapter on naturopathic medicine.

1. The Healing Power of Nature (Vis medicatix naturae)

The body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent: nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician’s role is to facilitate and augment this process, to act to identify and remove obstacles to health and recovery, and to support the creation of a healthy internal and external environment. In short, give the body the appropriate tools and it will heal itself.

2. Treat the Whole Person (The multifactorial nature of health and disease)

Health and disease are conditions of the whole organism, involving a complex interaction of physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, and social factors. The physician must treat the whole person by taking all of these factors into account. The harmonious functioning of all aspects of the individual is essential to recovery from and prevention of disease and requires a personalized and comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment.

3. First Do No Harm (Primum no nocere)

Illness is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms, which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis mediatrix naturae; therefore methods designed to suppress symptoms without removing underlying causes are considered harmful and are avoided or minimized. Therapeutic actions are applied in an ordered fashion congruent with the internal order of the organism.

4. Identify and Treat the Cause (Tolle causam)

Illness does not occur without cause. Underlying causes of disease must be discovered and removed or treated before a person can recover completely from illness. Symptoms are expressions of the body’s attempt to heal, but they are not the cause of disease; therefore naturopathic medicine addresses itself promptly to the underlying causes of disease, rather than symptoms. Causes may occur on many levels, including physical, mental-emotional, and spiritual. The physician must evaluate fundamental underlying causes on all levels, directing treatment at root cause rather than at symptomatic expression.

5. Prevention (Prevention is the best “cure”)

The ultimate goal of naturopathic medicine is prevention. This is accomplished through education and promotion of lifestyle habits that create good health. The physician assesses risk factors and hereditary susceptibility to disease and makes appropriate interventions to avoid further harm and risk to the patient. The emphasis is on building health rather than on fighting disease. Because it is difficult to be healthy in an unhealthy world, it is the responsibility of both the physician and patient to create a healthier environment in which to live.

6. The Physician as Teacher (Docere)

Beyond an accurate diagnosis and appropriate prescription, the physician must work to create a health-sensitive, interpersonal relationship with the patient. A cooperative doctor-patient relationship has inherent therapeutic value. The physician’s major role is to educate and encourage the patient to take responsibility for health. The physician is a catalyst for healthful change, empowering and motivating the patient to assume responsibility. It is the patient, not the doctor, who ultimately creates or accomplishes healing. The physician must strive to inspire hope as well as understanding. Physicans must also make a commitment to their personal and spiritual development in order to be good teachers.

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Witchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden Plants

An in-depth investigation of traditional European folk medicine and the healing arts of witches • Explores the outlawed “alternative” medicine of witches suppressed by the state and the Church and how these plants can be used today • Reveals that female shamanic medicine can be found in cultures all over the world • Illustrated with color and black-and-white art reproductions dating back to the 16th century • Includes three 8-page color inserts and 158 b&w illustrations Witch me

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