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Amherst, Mass, home of Amherst College (often ranked the #1 liberal arts college in America), the non-traditional and innovative Hampshire College (where there are no quizes, tests, or grades and all students self-design their own majors), and UMASS is a progressive college town with many alternative health options from alternative modality practitioners to healthy restaurants. Hampshire College runs it's own farm and has a community supported agriculture co-op that provides fresh produce to the greater community. |
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Massachusetts is often called the most progressive state in the nation, and it is easy to see why. Home to progressive and innovative cities like Boston and Amherst, alternative and integrative health approaches are available in most areas. Many restaurants here offer multiple vegetarian and sometimes even vegan options.
The state that is home to Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-WI), Gov. Deval Patrick (D) and Rep. Barney Frank (D-WI) is a bastion of intelligence, intellectualism, and creativity within the USA. Mass. was the first state in the nation to perform and recognize marriages between gay and lesbian couples.
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Featured Doctors
| Name | Address | Phone | Fax |
| Kim Purdy, Homeopat | , Quincy, MA |
617-479-1030 | |
Medical Doctor, MD / Integrative & Complementary PractitionersComplementary Medicine: Understanding That The Body is A Living System
"Integrative medicine provides services across the continuum of care. On one end of the continuum, there are preventive and diagnostic medical examinations, surgeries and medicines. [Integrative Medicine] strongly emphasizes the very best of conventional medicine and cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment, with appropriate complementary therapies. Whenever possible, it favors the use of low-tech, low-cost interventions. All factors that affect health, wellness, are considered. It brings patients and caregivers into a partnership to achieve optimal health and healing."
- Duke Integrative Medicine
A Wide Array of Healing Approaches
Alternative doctors have all of the medical body education of regular doctors but also use alternative healing tools such as homeopathic remedies,chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, and mind-body balancing to bring people to optimal health and performance.
Beyond Disease is Excellent Living
Integrative health care has been expanding in the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) in recent years. Much of alternative medicine focuses on preventative care and achieving optimal happiness, right livelyhood, and longevity practices.
Referrals to Homeopathy, Accupuncture, Chiropractic, etc.
Integrative doctors can make appropriate referrals within the spectrum of natural healing care. Many alternative doctors are aware that all skin conditions should be directed to homeopathic treatment and bone and spinal issues should be directed to chiropractic or massage care.
Following Spocks' Advice to Live Long and Prosper.
The United States is the home of the Life Extension Foundation, a non-profit organization, that offers FREE personalized medical advice by phone (Life Extension Foundation Health Advisors: 1-800-226-2370). The Life Extension Foundation has a 15+ year track record of warning the public about problems with conventional medical treatments, and promoting safer, natural alternative approaches when they are available. The LEF was the first to introduce SAM-e, and many other nutritional products to the American public.
| Name | Address | Phone | Fax |
| Charles D Johnson, MD | 120 Pulpit Hill Rd #29, Amherst, MA 1002 |
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Healing Approaches in the U.S. and U.K.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and Integrative Medicine (IM) are becoming more popular in the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK).
The Science of Alternative Medicine
Numerous leading conventional physicians and scientists who have had extremely positive things to say about homeopathy include Sir William Osler (the "father of modern medicine"), Emil Adolph von Behring, MD (the "father of immunology"), Charles Frederick Menninger, MD (founder of the Menninger Clinic), August Bier, MD (the "father of spinal anesthesia"), C. Everett Koop, M.D. (former Surgeon General, U.S.), Brian Josephson, PhD. (Nobel Laureate & Cambridge professor).- Dana Ulman, MPH.
What is Complementary Medicine and Integrative Living?
More and more people are seeking approaches to vibrant living that are not just about healing disease, but that also include health, happiness, enjoyment, right livelihood, conscious creation, contribution to the greater good of all and longevity.
Complementary Medicine and Integrative Health
Integrative medical doctors have MDs, but also incorporate tools like acupuncture, herbal medicine, and homeopathic remedies in their practices. Though they have medical degrees, some use these other forms of healing as the primary focus of their practice.
Homeopathy, Already Well Established in India, the E.U. & U.K.
Homeopathy is a unique form of medicine that is often effective where no other treatments are. Homeopathy is the fourth most practiced form of medicine in the world. It has been estimated that 20% of the entire continent of India uses homeopathy as their only form of medical treatment. In the U.K., and most of the E.U. Homeopathy is part of the government health care system.
Chiropractic: Balance For the Physical Body
Chiropractic and Osteopathic care help organize the physical body for optimal ease, relaxation, comfort, and well being. Many chiropractic and osteopathic healers also use other forms of healing in their centers such as kineseology, muscle testing, homeopathy and accupressure.
The Relaxation of Massage & the Delightfullness of Bodywork
Massage therapy and bodywork help to integrate your muscles and your physical system so that all parts of your body function at their best.
Good Food can be the best Medicine
Certified nutritionists help people make wise health choices about foods and supplements. This is often an adjunct to treatment for any major health concern such as cancer, or obesity.
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