The Science of Natural Healing

The Western paradigm for healthcare is changing in the 21st century. Many people have concerns about key features of our health-care system, among them, the widespread use of medical drugs and a deemphasis on preventive care, despite the great strengths of medical science.

Traditional Western medicine is not the only healing system. Medical systems from other cultures, including India and China, have used natural treatments for hundreds of years. These approaches emphasize healing with natural substances, but also emphasize illness prevention and healthful living by considering the whole person rather than just targeting a condition.

How can you nurture your own optimal health? Is there a better way to use drugs in our health-care system? What about the use of food as medicine, as well as the range of natural methods? Is these approaches valid? Can we combine the best of Western medicine with the best natural treatments to enjoy prime health and longevity?

The Science of Natural Healing introduces you to the many nature-based treatments and methods that are clinically proven and readily available. You can learn a lot about the science behind natural treatments and preventive healthcare in 24 lectures.

Positive changes in lifestyle, diet, and physical activity can have a major effect in preventing and treating illness, and a large number of ailments and illnesses that we usually accept as part of life are directly linked to lifestyle factors.

By probing the underlying causes of common medical conditions such as inflammation, high cholesterol, arthritis, and migraines, and the range of natural ways to treat them, The Science of Natural Healing leaves you with a rich legacy.

THE PROMISE OF NATURE-BASED HEALTHCARE

• The power of food in healing: By studying fundamental principles of nutrition, food sensitivity, and the impact of foods on the genome, discover the remarkable ways in which you can both prevent and treat numerous illnesses by what you eat.
• Micronutrients and natural supplements: Investigate the healing properties of natural substances, including probiotics, selenium, and the hormone vitamin D, and their effectiveness in treating and preventing ulcerative colitis, diarrhea, and cancer.
• Clinically proven herbal medicines: Study the medicinal uses of aloe, ginger, and licorice for the GI tract, cranberry and saw palmetto for urogenital conditions, and herbal treatments for migraines.
• Natural treatments for common medical conditions: Apply the integrative treatment model and its many tools to specific conditions, including inflammation, cholesterol abnormalities, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
• The mind-body connection in healing: Review substantial research on the mind’s effect on the body, including an in-depth study of stress, and learn about the use of guided imagery, yoga, meditation, and other mind-body modalities to treat physical illness.
• Natural approaches to mental and spiritual health: Explore eye-opening data ranging from the effects of micronutrients and herbs on depression to studies showing the correlation between spiritual practices and longevity. Learn practical techniques for deepening an affirmative mental outlook and feeling state.

TEACHING OF RARE SCOPE AND VISION

• 75 to 90 percent of all visits to health-care providers result from stress-related disorders;
• plant substances such as garlic and wakame seaweed substantially reduce systolic blood pressure; and
• debilitating conditions such as arthritis and migraines can be triggered by simple sensitivity to foods.

The health of the body is related to the health of the mind and spirit.

• You review hard-nosed research demonstrating the role of healthy relationships in positive health outcomes.
• You learn why chronic anger increases the risk of heart attack by 230 percent.
• You track the medical consequences of depression and hopelessness, and studies linking positive emotions and strong social bonds to markedly lower incidence of illness.

The profile of a woman with diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and depression can be seen in real-life case studies. Then, look at the treatment plan for her that includes diet changes, exercise, stress-reduction techniques, and renewed social connection.

The case studies presented by Dr. Guarneri show how the doctor can help patients through the emotional challenges of illness and recovery so that they retain their spirit and identity.

YOUR HEALTH: A NEW POSSIBILITY

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