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Mental Health, Naturally - The Family Guide to Holistic Care for a Healthy Mind and Body by Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPH, FAAP

"A first-of-its-kind, comprehensive guide to nonprescription therapies for mental well being." American Academy of Pediatrics

Mental Health, Naturally - BestHealth Presentation.  Dr. Kathi Kemper.  August 5, 2010

Addressing ADD, Naturally - Improving Attention, Focus, and Self-Discipline with Healthy Habits in a Healthy Habitat by Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPH, FAAP is now available!   
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Integrative Medicine Videos 

• Acne:  Alternative Approaches.  Dr. Kathi Kemper.  ABC News On-Call.
• Acupuncture - A Natural Way of Healing. Dr. Jongbae J. Park and UNC Health Care.  YouTube.
• ADD and ADHD:  Drug-Free Approaches.  Dr. Kathi Kemper. ABC News On-Call.
• Allergies - Natural Remedies.  Dr. Lawrence Rosen.  Good Morning America.
• CAM Research at Wake Forest University.  Dr. Kathi Kemper.  ABC News On-Call.
• Colic:  Alternative Treatments.  Dr. Kathi Kemper.  ABC News On-Call.
• Ear Infections:  Natural Alternatives.  Dr. Kathi Kemper.  ABC News On-Call.
• H1N1 Flu:  Natural Alternatives.  Dr. Kathi Kemper.  ABC News On-Call.
• Immune System:  Ways To Boost Child's Immune System.  Dr. Kathi Kemper. ABC News On-Call.
• Leukemia:  Alternative Approaches.  Dr. Kathi Kemper.  ABC News On-Call.
• Mood Disorders: Alternative Treatments.  Dr. Kathi Kemper.  HealthyPlace Mental Health TV.
• Vaccination Schedule? Dr. Kathi Kemper.  ABC News On-Call.
• Well-Child Visits:  Difference in Well-Child Visits.  Dr. Kathi Kemper.  ABC News On-Call.

Integrative Medicine Talk Radio

• Webtalkradio.net - Getting Better Health Care: Complementary and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Kathi Kemper. 

Resources (Winston-Salem, NC)

• Integrative Medicine Clinicians
• Energy / Healing Touch / Therapeutic Touch Therapies
• Healing Prayer / Laying on Hands
• Tai Chi / Qi Gong

Acupuncture

• Acupuncture - A Natural Way of Healing. Dr. Jongbae J. Park and UNC Health Care.  YouTube.
• American Academy of Family Physicians - Cochrane Review on Acupuncture Clinical Question: Is acupuncture effective in preventing migraine headaches? Evidence-Based Answer: Acupuncture appears to be effective for prophylaxis of migraine headaches, and may be slightly better than pharmacotherapy.
• Acupuncture in the management of anxiety related to dental treatment: A case series.
• Acupuncture Reduces Vasomotor Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients. Medscape. Requires FREE Login to Access.
• Effect of acupuncture on salivary immunoglobulin A after a bout of intense exercise.
• NCCAM Acupuncture Study - Important new study highlighted by NCCAM sheds new light on neural mechanisms of verum versus sham acupuncture.
• Knee Osteoarthritis - Recent study shows acupuncture is effective for knee osteoarthritis. Journal of the International Association for the Study Pain.
• Medical students and acupuncture: a short sharp placement experience!
• Pain Management: Acupuncture - An effective pain management therapy for pediatric patients.
• Pregnancy - Acupuncture found effective against depression during pregnancy.
• Validation of a simplified sham acupuncture technique for its use in clinical research: A randomised, single blind, crossover study.

ADD & ADHD

• ADDressing ADD/ADHD, Naturally - Dr. Kathi Kemper’s 10 Tips
• ADD and ADHD:  Drug-Free Approaches.  Dr. Kathi Kemper. ABC News On-Call.
• ADHD: Treating ADHD Naturally. Dr. Kathi J. Kemper. Natural Triad Magazine, August 2009.
• 10 Days to a Less Distracted Child. Jeffrey Bernstein, PhD.
• 80HD: A Child's Perspective on ADHD. Dr. Trish Wood.
• Attention Games. Barbara Sher.
• Behavior Management: Impulse Control. Teacher Resource. Ages 3-6. Totline Publications. WPH99034.
• Cory Stories: A Kid's Book About Living with ADHD. Jeanne Kraus.
• Hunter and His Amazing Remote Control. Lori Copeland, PhD.
• Impulse Control: Activities & Worksheets for Elementary School Students. Tona Caselman, PhD.
• My Mouth is a Volcano! Julia Cook.
• Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention. Kathleen G. Nadeau, PhD and Ellen B. Dixon, PhD.
• Personal Space Camp. Julia Cook.
• Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale
• Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher Rating Scale

Allergies

• Natural Allergy Remedies - Dr. Kathi Kemper's Tips
• An Integrative Approach to Atopic Disorders - Larry Rosen, MD 

Anxiety

• HeartMath Tools and Techniques in the Context of Integrative Pediatrics. Tim Culbert
• Prevention and Complementary Therapies for Children and Adolescents. Dr. Kathi J. Kemper. Medscape. Requires free log-in.
• Stress Management Resources for Children and Adolescents
• Effects of Reiki on Anxiety, Depression, Pain, and Physiological Factors in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Autism

• The Severity of Autism Is Associated with Toxic Metal Body Burden and Red Blood Cell Glutathione Levels

Cancer

• National Cancer Institute Factsheets:
  • 714-X (Camphor)
  • Acupuncture
  • Antineoplastons
  • Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention: Fact Sheet  
  • Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
  • Calcium and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence  
  • Cancell/Cantron/Protocel
  • Cartilage (Bovine and Shark)
  • Coenzyme Q10
  • Essiac/Flor Essence
  • Garlic and Cancer Prevention: Questions and Answers  
  • Gerson Therapy
  • Physical Activity and Cancer  
  • Red Wine and Cancer Prevention: Fact Sheet  
  • Tea and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence  
  • Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence    

Colds

• Can Good Bacteria Really Fight the Flu?  Dr. Kathi Kemper ABC News / Health.
• If My Child Seems To Catch Every Cold That's Going Around, What Can I Do To Help Boost His Or Her Immune System? Dr. Kathi J. Kemper. ABC News OnCall
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies for Cold and Flu Season: What Is the Science? Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPH. NOTE:  Requires FREE Medscape Login to access.

Depression

• Lifestyle and Complementary Therapies to Promote Healthy Moods. Dr. Kathi J. Kemper. Medscape. Requires free login.
• Effects of Reiki on Anxiety, Depression, Pain, and Physiological Factors in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
• Untangling Depression. Jillian Sarno Teta, ND. Natural Triad, March 2010. 
• Mood and Depression Brochure
• Depression and Exercise Brochure
• Depression and Sleep Brochure

Headaches

• Headache Symptom Diary   
• Healing Headaches, Naturally. Dr. Kathi Kemper's Tips
• Complementary, Holistic, and Integrative Medicine: Headaches. Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPH and Cora Collette Breuner, MD, MPH. Pediatrics in Review. 2010;31(2):87
• Headache in Adolescents - Prevention and Complementary Therapies. Dr. Kathi J. Kemper. Medscape. Requires free log-in. 

Herbs and Supplements

• CIM Dietary Supplement Resources
• Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief. Winston, D. & Steven Maimes. (2007).  
• Antioxidant Supplements for Health: An Introduction. NIH NCCAM.
• Healing with the Herbs of Life. Tierra, Leslie (2003).
• Herbal Voices: American Herbalism Through the Words of American Herbalists. Dougherty, A.K. (2005).
• Planetary Herbolology. Tierra, Michael (1992).
• The Art and Practice of Herbal Medicine. Michele Collins, MPH, RH (AHG), EWCH. Naturopathic Health Clinic of NC
• The ABCs of Missing Vitatmins. Wall Street Journal. May 3, 2010.
• The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism: Basic Doctrine, Energetics, and Classification. Wood, Matthew (2004).
• The Secret Teachings of Plants. Buhner, S.H. (2004).

Mind/Body

• Mental Health, Naturally - The Family Guide to Holistic Care for a Healthy Mind and Body by Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPH, FAAP
• The Holistic Pediatrician: A Parent's Comprehensive Guide to Safe and Effective Therapies for the 25 Most Common Childhood Ailments. Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPH 
• HeartMath - State of Ease
• Seven Ways to Boost Your Child's Immunity
• Summary of Integrative Medicine Summit - Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies website.
• The Power of Guided Imagery & Theraputic Touch. Exclusive Interview with Martine Busch, MA.  Natural Triad, March 2010. 
• Mental Health Naturally.  Kathi J. Kemper.  Natural Triad, March 2010.
• Colonoscopy! Do YOU Really Need One? Kathi J. Kemper. Natural Triad, December 2010.
• Health: More Than the Absence of Disease. Dr. Kathi J. Kemper. Natural Triad, October 2009.
• Health: What Do YOU Value? Natural Triad Readership Survey Results, December 2009.
• Healthy Habits in a Healthy Habitat. Dr. Kathi J. Kemper. Natural Triad, December 2009.
•  Mental Health Naturally: The Family Guide to Holistic Care for a Healthy Mind and Body. Dr. Kathi J. Kemper.
• Tieraona Low Dog, MD:  Empowering Women's Health. Natural Triad. May 2010.
• Toxic Makeup Draws Congressional Attention. ABC News.
• Vitality - Good News about Health, Happiness, and Productivity
• Effects of Brief and Sham Mindfulness Meditation on Mood and Cardiovascular Variables

• Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Emotion Regulation in Social Anxiety Disorder 

Music

• Divergent Effects of Joyful and Anxiety-Provoking Music on Endothelial Vasoreactivity.  Michael Miller, MD. Psychosomatic Medicine Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine.  72:354-25 (2010)

Pediatrics

• Comforting Children Without Pills, Shots. Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPH, FAAP. The Wall Street Journal, August 2010.
• Colic:  Alternative Treatments.  Dr. Kathi Kemper. ABC News On-Call. Video.
• "The Gripe": An Integrative Approach to Infant Colic. Lawrence D. Rosen, MD.
• HeartMath Tools and Techniques in the Context of Integrative Pediatrics. Tim Culbert
• Integrative Approaches to Childhood Constipation and Encopresis
• Integrative Pediatrics. Timothy Culbert and Karen Olness. Weil Integrative Medicine Library. The first textbook on pediatric integrative medicine!
• The Holistic Pediatrician (Second Edition): A Pediatrician's Comprehensive Guide to Safe and Effective Therapies for the 25 Most Common Ailments of Infants, Children, and Adolescents. Dr. Kathi J. Kemper.
• Pediatric Integrative Health: Approaches to Optimizing "Whole Child" Wellness.  Collaborative on Health and the Environment Partnership Call.

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