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Congratulations!
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 On November 23rd, Ed Shaw, MD,
CIM Senior Associate Director, announced our first WFUBMC
internal RFP for investigator-initiated studies in integrative
medicine. The RFP drew 7 applications, and two were selected for
funding:
- An
Analysis of the Effects of North American Ginseng on the
Influenza Vaccine Responses in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic
Leukemia with Leslie Ellis, MD from Section
of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine as
Principal Investigator (PI), and Kevin High, MD, MS and Doug
Case, PhD as Co-Investigators.
- Yoga
Skills Training to Alleviate Treatment-related Symptoms of
Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy with Dr. Stephanie
Sohl, a postdoc in the Division of Public Health Sciences as
Principle Investigator, and Nancy Avis, PhD and Suzanne
Danhauer, PhD as Co-Investigators.
Congratulations to Drs. Ellis and Sohl!
Best wishes to all applicants who submitted
proposals.
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NIH
Acupuncture in Menopause Study
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 NIH Acupuncture in
Menopause
(AIM) Study
WFUBMC - Winston-Salem, NC
Nancy
Avis received a $2 million, five-year award from the National
Institutes of Health to conduct a pragmatic trial of acupuncture for
hot flashes. Collaborators at WFUHS include Claudine Legault,
Suzanne Danhauer, and Boyd Bailey. See www.ClinicalTrials.gov
or contact Kristin Prevette at (336)716-5170 for information, including
participant recruitment details.
Related
acupuncture links:
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Guided
Imagery for Inpatients & Families
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The Department of Recreation
Therapy is conducting a three month pilot study utilizing HealthJourneys
guided imagery CD's with inpatients and their families on various
hospital units. Guided imagery is a gentle but powerful technique that
focuses and directs the imagination. Some of the guided
imagery CD's used in the study include:
~ Fatigue
~ Fight Cancer
~ Ease Pain
~ Chemotherapy
~
Relieve
Stress ~
Optimizing Chemotherapy
~
General
Wellness ~
Radiation Therapy
~
Healthy Immune System ~ Managing
Distress of Cancer
~
Tranquilities for Persons Experiencing Cancer
~ Bone
Marrow & Stem Cell Transplantation
For information, contact Pam Wilson or Suzanne Melcher
Thompson at (336) 716-6778 or (336) 713-3088.
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Integrative
Medicine Nursing Conference
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 The Caregiver Stress Task Force and Action Health
sponsored the first Nursing Integrative Medicine Conference for
nurses and others at WFUBMC with 7.25 hours of continuing education
credit. The event on March 11th, was anchored by Dr. Kathi Kemper
who presented an "Introduction to Integrative Medicine".
The conference and also featured presentations by Boyd Bailey
(Acupuncture/ Acupressure), Deborah Larrimore (Healing Touch,
Reflexology), Suzanne Melcher Thompson (Ambient Therapy), and Fadel
Zeidan, PhD (Mindfulness). The afternoon also included QiGong,
Yoga and Drumming.
Future
nursing Integrative Medicine conferences include:
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NIH
Office of Dietary Supplements
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 The Office of Dietary
Supplements at the National Institutes
of Health provides a
wealth of information on dietary supplements,
including scientific information and supporting research to
foster an enhanced quality of life and health for
everyone.
Recent
articles include:
·
Calcium Fact Sheet
·
Vitamin D Fact Sheet
·
Nutrient Recommendations
·
My Dietary Supplements
(MYDS) Mobile App
·
ODS Consumer Newsletter
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Integrative
Practitioner Update
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John Week's Integrator
Round-Up features recent developments in integrative
Healthcare policy, research, education and news. Recent
features include:
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Exploring
the Science of Healing
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 The Samueli Institute
mission is to transform health care through the scientific
exploration of healing. Recent eNews:
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Noteworthy
New Books
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 The Gift of Anger: Seven Steps to Uncover the Meaning of
Anger and Gain Awareness, True Strength, and Peace by Marcia Cannon, PhD (New Harbinger)
The Good Caregiver: A One-of-a-Kind Compassionate Resource
for Anyone Caring for an Aging Loved One by Robert Kane, MD, with Jeannine Ouellette (Avery)
Healing Power Beyond Medicine: A Guide to Remove
Obstacles and Reclaim Joy by Carol
Wilson, PhD (O Books)
Homegrown Herbs: A Complete Guide to Growing, Using, and
Enjoying More than 100 Herbs by Tammi
Hartung (Storey Publishing)
The Longevity Project: Surprising Discoveries for Health
and Long Life from the Landmark Eight-Decade Study by Howard
Friedman, PhD, and Leslie Martin, PhD (Hudson Street Press)
The Mindfulness Revolution: Leading Psychologists,
Scientists, Artists, and Meditation Teachers on the Power of
Mindfulness in Daily Life, edited by
Barry Boyce and the editors of the Shambhala Sun (Shambhala)
Nerve: Poise Under Pressure, Serenity Under Stress, and
the Brave New Science of Fear and Cool by Taylor Clark (Little, Brown)
The Ragged Edge of Silence: Finding Peace in a Noisy
World by John Francis (National Geographic)
The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier
You by Keri Gans, RD (Gallery)
Yoga for Emotional Balance: Simple Practices to Help
Relieve Anxiety and Depression by Bo Forbes
(Shambhala)
List Courtesy of
Dan Fields
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Medscape
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 NOTE:
Medscape REQUIRES a free login
to access all articles.
Diet
Exercise
Spirituality
Supplements
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21st
Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference
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 March 21 - 25, 2011
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Capturing the Wisdom of
Practice and the Rigor of Research - Discovering the Best Health
Promotion Strategies conference brings together
practitioners, scientists and educators from across disciplines to
learn and share. The conference will feature:
·
Pre-conference
Intensive Training Seminars
·
Breakout
sessions from the top scientists and practitioners in health
promotion.
·
Additional
presentations featuring panel discussions, research reports and
case studies.
Visit
the American Journal of Health
Promotion for information.
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Global
Health & Humanitarian Summit
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April 1 thru 3
Atlanta, Georgia
The
2011 Global Health and Humanitarian Summit is a FREE event that
brings together local, national and international humanitarians and those
who wish to join the movement to share information, stories, and
networking. This event will present on a variety of
humanitarian topics, nonprofit agencies, and a cultural exchange of
musicians, artists and filmmakers. View the Summit Brochure
for information.
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Globally
Connecting Hearts and Minds ~ Free Webinar
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 March 30th
11:00 AM and 6:00 PM (PDT)
The
world is changing quickly and people are joining together to share ideas,
participate in global change activities and connect with one
another. Social media and the formation of many thousands of
groups, like the Global Coherence Initiative (GCI), are creating a
dynamic force for positive change worldwide.
The
webinar will focus on the importance of connecting hearts and
minds during these changing times, bringing groups together to help
create positive change, and what you can do. Click on the times
above to register for the webinar.
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Health,
Wellness and Green Living Show
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Be
an Everyday Environmentalist - 10 Tips
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Being
an environmentalist today calls for greener thinking-from what you
choose at the grocery store to how you commute to work. Try
these 10 tips to help you become an everyday environmentalist!
- Purchase
locally grown organic food.
- Use
baking soda, vinegar, and water mixtures for household cleaning.
- Carry
reusable water bottles with you.
- Reduce
your meeting travel - try video conferencing.
- Purchase
wood and paper products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC).
- Use energy-efficient
compact fluorescent bulbs.
- Consume
seafood only from sustainable sources.
- Use
fair-trade organic health and beauty products.
- Commute
by bike to reduce your carbon emissions.
- Visit
www.nature.org/everyday
for more tips!
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Planet
Party 2011
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 April 16
10 am - 5 pm
Winston-Salem, NC
The NC
Piedmont
Environmental
Alliance
announces
the 2011
Piedmont
Earth Day Fair at the Dixie Classic Fair Grounds.
The Fair promotes environmental stewardship through practical
applications. For information, visit www.peaNC.org.
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NIH
Pain Consortium ~ Free and Open to the Public
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 April 14th
Bethesda,
Maryland
The NIH Pain Consortium
is holding its 6th Symposium on Advances in Pain Research. The
event is free and open to the public. Registration will be
available on the meeting website
soon.
NIH publications about
various pain symptoms, conditions and treatments are also available.
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Opening
to a Deeper Human Connection
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The Healing Power
of Story:
Opening to a Deeper Human Connection
June 2 thru 4
Mill Valley, California
Rachel Remen,
teacher and master storyteller, will show you how the power of story
can deepen your life and enrich your work.
Most health professionals don't take the time to remember and tell
their own stories or have the opportunity to listen to the stories of
colleagues. Yet our stories can heal. Taking time to discover our
stories and explore them in the context of our calling and commitment
can ease our loneliness and restore our sense of energy, meaning,
purpose and direction in our work life.
Who should attend: Physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse
practitioners, psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers,
pharmacists, physical therapists, massage therapists and others in
the healing professions. Students in these fields are welcome.
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International
Energy Psychology
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 Portals to a Transformed
World: Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern Practice
June 2 thru 8
Reston, Virginia
Energy
Psychology is a family of powerful evidence-based healing methods
that blend contemporary and ancient healing traditions to provide
relief from mind-body distress. This conference will
feature over 60 leaders in the field, and up to 44 hours of
continuing education credit. View the 16 page conference
brochure for details.
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Introduction
to Human Caring
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 July 25 thru 27
Oakland, CA
Jean Watson,
Internationally Renowned Human Caring Theorist, and Robert Browning
of HeartMath are presenting a program designed for
healthcare professionals to fully enculturate and sustain human
caring science/theory into concrete professional clinical day-to-day
caring-healing practices. For additional information,
view the website or flyer.
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In
Closing ...
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If you would like us to help promote your integrative medicine
related information or events, contact CIM at CIM@wfubmc.edu.
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