Q. What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?
A. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, part of the National Institute of Health, CAM embraces diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered to be part of conventional medicine. While scientific evidence exists regarding some CAM therapies, for most there are key questions that are yet to be answered through well-designed scientific studies—questions such as whether these therapies are safe and whether they work for the purposes for which they are used.
Healing resources, therapeutic practices, and the accompanying theories and beliefs are not currently considered an integral part of conventional allopathic medicine, the intrinsic politically dominant health system and possibly lacking biomedical explanations. As they become better researched, some, such as physical therapy, massage therapy, diet and nutritional analysis, hypnosis and hypnotherapy, Reiki, acupressure, and acupuncture have become widely accepted. In the last few years more money has been spent on alternative therapies. Termed Complementary when used in addition to conventional medical treatments and Alternative when used instead of conventional medical treatments, these approaches to health and well being find more and more patients and acceptance every year. For a more detailed explanation, follow this link: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam/overview.htm
Q. What else do you do?
A. We sponsor and host trips to see the Miracle Man of Brazil, John of God, Joao Teixeria da Faria, the most prominent spiritual healer on the planet. Various presenters travel to Chicago and hold workshops and seminars displaying innovative methods of healing. We also provide speakers to organizations, businesses, and agencies looking to expand their knowledge of alternative health. We hold monthly events (see Ongoing Events Page), and through our charitable contibutions we support the People's Resource Center, Saret Charitable Fund at www.SARETCharitablefund.org, Dr. Karen Maloney's Carin' Connections at www.careinconnections.com, Serenity House, and The Humanitarian Project. Donations of cash, canned goods, blankets, sweaters, and winter coats as well as paper products help and are always appreciated.
We also like to have fun! See picture below and browse the site for additional glimpses into our center.
Q. Do you practice conventional medicine there?
A. No, generally we do not practice allopathic or conventional medicine. The services, treatments, seminars, and products we provide are not a substitute for medical advice. If you need medical attention, please consult a qualified physician or other licensed health care provider. We do refer to several wonderful MDs (Dr. Pauline Harding, Dr. Karen Maloney, Dr. Mitchell Halper, Dr. Marilyn Mitchell) who've helped our clients in the past. Frequently, physicians refer patients to us for our complementary and alternative services.
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