[Bookmark] When illness strikes, how do we know which type of medicine will be most effective: conventional or alternative treatments? Or both? And how can we best prevent many illnesses in the first place? Our first guest, Bill Manahan, MD, will discuss the difference between conventional Western medicine and integrative treatments, which focus on healing of mind, body and spirit. He will demonstrate the importance of listening closely to people’s stories to discover what might be contributing to their illnesses before determining the best treatment protocol. During the second segment, Patricia Culliton, MA, L.Ac, will provide information about various complementary therapies that can help us stay healthy, especially during the flu season and stressful times, including the upcoming holiday season.
After twenty years in the corporate world, and inspired by her experience as a hospice volunteer, Mary Treacy O’Keefe received a master's degree in Theology in 2002 and was certified as a spiritual director. As a result of having breast cancer in 1999, Mary became aware of the benefits of using integrative healing modalities to complement conventional medical treatments. She obtained training in several holistic therapies, including healing touch. She also was trained as a Cancer Guide and Mind, Body Skills facilitator by the Center for Mind Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. In 2004, Mary co-founded and currently is President of Well Within, a nonprofit holistic wellness resource center ... More »
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With a master’s degree in writing, Alex is a published author of several books and numerous articles. She is also ...
With a master’s degree in writing, Alex is a published author of several books and numerous articles. She is also ... Learn More »
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Becky Bohan is the retired Vice-President of Knowledge Design and Delivery, a training consulting company. Becky has published five books ... Learn More »
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As a Licensed Nutritionist, Carolyn’s work focuses on nutrition for general health and disease prevention and as a complementary therapy ... Learn More »
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Henry Emmons, M.D., is a consultant to seven Twin Cities area college counseling centers and several other organizations, in addition ... Learn More »
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Lori Knutson is the Executive Director of the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and ... Learn More »
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As founder and director of the Center for Spirituality and Healing, Dr. Mary Jo Kreitzer brings more than 20 years ... Learn More »
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Board-certified in family medicine and holistic medicine, Karen Lawson, M.D., is teaching faculty at the Center for Spirituality and Healing, ... Learn More »
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Bill Manahan, MD, is past president of the American Holistic Medical Association and a founding member of the American Board ... Learn More »
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Nancy Manahan, Ph.D., is a community college English teacher, now retired. Nancy has published five books with her co-author Becky ... Learn More »
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Sue is currently the manager of operations at the Live Well Fitness Center at the Penny George Institute for Health ... Learn More »
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C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. is President of Holos Institutes of Health, Inc, a 501-C-3 organization devoted to research, education ... Learn More »
With a master’s degree in writing, Alex is a published author of several books and numerous articles. She is also ...
With a master’s degree in writing, Alex is a published author of several books and numerous articles. She is also ... Learn More »
Bill Benda MD served as Director of Emergency Medical Services at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center before entering the residential fellowship in ...
Bill Benda MD served as Director of Emergency Medical Services at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center before entering the residential fellowship in ... Learn More »
Becky Bohan is the retired Vice-President of Knowledge Design and Delivery, a training consulting company. Becky has published five books ...
Becky Bohan is the retired Vice-President of Knowledge Design and Delivery, a training consulting company. Becky has published five books ... Learn More »
Dr. Joan Borysenko is a Harvard-trained medical scientist, psychologist and best-selling author of 14 books. An expert on how to ...
Dr. Joan Borysenko is a Harvard-trained medical scientist, psychologist and best-selling author of 14 books. An expert on how to ... Learn More »
Lynette Crane, M.A., Certified Life Coach, taught psychology for 30 years, creating classes and writing in the Psychology of Stress, ...
Lynette Crane, M.A., Certified Life Coach, taught psychology for 30 years, creating classes and writing in the Psychology of Stress, ... Learn More »
Patricia D. Culliton M.A., L. Ac. is Director of the Alternative Medicine Division at Hennepin Faculty Associates in Mpls, MN ...
Patricia D. Culliton M.A., L. Ac. is Director of the Alternative Medicine Division at Hennepin Faculty Associates in Mpls, MN ... Learn More »
As a Licensed Nutritionist, Carolyn’s work focuses on nutrition for general health and disease prevention and as a complementary therapy ...
As a Licensed Nutritionist, Carolyn’s work focuses on nutrition for general health and disease prevention and as a complementary therapy ... Learn More »
Donna Eden has been a pioneer in Energy Medicine for more than 30 years. She is among the field’s ...
Donna Eden has been a pioneer in Energy Medicine for more than 30 years. She is among the field’s ... Learn More »
Lynne Eldridge MD is an Honors Graduate from the University of Minnesota Medical School. She practiced primary care medicine for ...
Lynne Eldridge MD is an Honors Graduate from the University of Minnesota Medical School. She practiced primary care medicine for ... Learn More »
Henry Emmons, M.D., is a consultant to seven Twin Cities area college counseling centers and several other organizations, in addition ...
Henry Emmons, M.D., is a consultant to seven Twin Cities area college counseling centers and several other organizations, in addition ... Learn More »
Helen Healy received her B.A. in biopsychology from Vassar College in 1977. She earned her N.D. degree from the National ...
Helen Healy received her B.A. in biopsychology from Vassar College in 1977. She earned her N.D. degree from the National ... Learn More »
Dr. Hurrell received his medical degree from the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine. His internal medicine residency was ...
Dr. Hurrell received his medical degree from the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine. His internal medicine residency was ... Learn More »
Before her retirement in 2006, Jane Klein was the program and care coordinator for the HealthEast Breast Care Center ...
Before her retirement in 2006, Jane Klein was the program and care coordinator for the HealthEast Breast Care Center ... Learn More »
Lori Knutson is the Executive Director of the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and ...
Lori Knutson is the Executive Director of the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and ... Learn More »
As founder and director of the Center for Spirituality and Healing, Dr. Mary Jo Kreitzer brings more than 20 years ...
As founder and director of the Center for Spirituality and Healing, Dr. Mary Jo Kreitzer brings more than 20 years ... Learn More »
Darlene Kvist, a licensed nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist, co-founded Nutritional Weight & Wellness, based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Darlene ...
Darlene Kvist, a licensed nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist, co-founded Nutritional Weight & Wellness, based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Darlene ... Learn More »
Lori La Bey is a Real Estate agent, who specializes in the working with seniors. Over the past few years, ...
Lori La Bey is a Real Estate agent, who specializes in the working with seniors. Over the past few years, ... Learn More »
Board-certified in family medicine and holistic medicine, Karen Lawson, M.D., is teaching faculty at the Center for Spirituality and Healing, ...
Board-certified in family medicine and holistic medicine, Karen Lawson, M.D., is teaching faculty at the Center for Spirituality and Healing, ... Learn More »
Bill Manahan, MD, is past president of the American Holistic Medical Association and a founding member of the American Board ...
Bill Manahan, MD, is past president of the American Holistic Medical Association and a founding member of the American Board ... Learn More »
Nancy Manahan, Ph.D., is a community college English teacher, now retired. Nancy has published five books with her co-author Becky ...
Nancy Manahan, Ph.D., is a community college English teacher, now retired. Nancy has published five books with her co-author Becky ... Learn More »
Sue is currently the manager of operations at the Live Well Fitness Center at the Penny George Institute for Health ...
Sue is currently the manager of operations at the Live Well Fitness Center at the Penny George Institute for Health ... Learn More »
C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. is President of Holos Institutes of Health, Inc, a 501-C-3 organization devoted to research, education ...
C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. is President of Holos Institutes of Health, Inc, a 501-C-3 organization devoted to research, education ... Learn More »
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