RISE & FALL of ONTARIO MEDICINE.: University promoted "quackery"

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES Alternative medicine consists of a wide range of health care practices, products and therapies, using alternative medical diagnoses and treatments. Examples of alternative medicine include homeopathy, naturopathy, chiropractic, energy medicine and acupuncture. Principles of Naturopathic Medicine: Naturopathic doctors are guided by the following six (6) fundamental healing principles: First, to do no harm, by using methods and medicines that minimize the risk of harmful side effects. To treat the causes of disease, by identifying and removing the underlying causes of illness, rather than suppressing symptoms. To teach the principles of healthy living and preventative medicine, by sharing knowledge with patients and encouraging individual responsibility for health. To heal the whole person through individualized treatment, by understanding the unique physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental and social factors that contribute to illness, and customizing treatment protocols to the patient. To emphasize prevention, by partnering with the patient to assess risk factors and recommend appropriate naturopathic interventions to maintain health and prevent illness. To support the healing power of the body, by recognizing and removing obstacles to the body's inherent self-healing process. Evidence Based Alternative Therapies TOPICS: 1) What does evidence based mean? 2) Common alternative medicines and therapies 3) Find alternative medicine and practitioners There will be a question & answer period after the presentation. SPEAKERS: Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua, N.D. PhD Naturopathic Doctor, TWH Artists Health Centre Kay Nolan Human Service Counsellor, Acu Detox Specialist TWH Community Mental Health and Addiction Program Denice Koo, MHSc Patient Education Specialist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre DATE & TIME: Friday, April 25, 2014 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm LOCATION: Toronto Western Hospital Auditorium, 2nd Floor, West Wing 399 Bathurst Street (just north of Dundas St. West)