There was a time when the concepts behind integrative medicine were dismissed outright, but not anymore, thanks in large part to four pioneers in the health care field. Remen, Ornish and Weil will be honored tonight by the Bravewell Collaborative for their work in changing the way we think about health and healing. The four doctors appeared on “Good Morning America” today to take part in a round-table discussion about integrative health and what it means to them. It’s an approach to medicine which emphasizes prevention and seeks to integrate the best of scientific medicine with a broader understanding of the nature of illness and healing. Mehmet Oz is the founder of the Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Andrew Weil is the founder and director of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, and author of the best-selling books “Spontaneous Healing” and “8 Weeks to Optimum Health. read more
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