Clinical Services - Integrative Medicine

Integrative Medicine is the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.

Naturopathic Medicine Evaluations
Naturopathic Medicine has evolved from a combination of traditional practices and health care approaches popular in Europe during the 19th century. Guided by a philosophy that emphasizes the healing power of nature, naturopathic practitioners now use a variety of traditional and modern therapies.

Preventive Interventions/Risk Reduction
The integrative medicine approach at the Yale Stress Center incorporates lifestyle, diet, nutritional supplementation, and other preventive and complementary/alternative techniques as neededto reduce the risk for chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and many types of cancers. These recommendations take into account family history, genetic factors, lifestyle practices, and environment and prescribe an personalized approach to to optimize health and reduce risk of chronic disease.

Integrative Medicine Approachesfor Cancer Patients
The Yale Stress Center offers individualized holistic therapies for patients undergoing conventional cancer therapy. We can help minimize side effects with strategies for pain control, weight maintenance, increasing energy, and optimizing immune function. We can provide expert dietary advice and recommendations for nutritional supplements with particular emphasis on synergistic benefits and avoiding interactions with conventional therapies. Other aspects of treatment include stress reduction and wellness promotion through acupuncture, meditation, imagery, and breathing techniques.

Common conditions where Integrative therapies can be helpful
Allergies
Asthma
Cardiovascular disease
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic pain
Fibromyalgia
General wellness
Hypertension
Inflammatory bowel disease
Irritable bowel syndrome
Lyme disease
Migraine
Obesity/weight management
Rheumatoid arthritis
Type 2 diabetes