Tag: Integrative

Centre to create separate division for integrative medicine at all medical colleges: Mandaviya

Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that the Center is working towards creating a separate division for integrative medicine in all medical colleges and hospitals. To encourage research, the Health Minister said, the center is opening the doors of institutions for all. Minister was speaking at a session on ‘Integrative Approach to Health & Well-being’ at Kanha …

An inside look at integrative medicine

From acupuncture to herbal medicine, patients can have a better quality of life when alternative and conventional treatment methods are combined Integrative medicine has gained traction in the past couple of years within the veterinary community, as teams look for new ways to treat their patients for multiple illnesses. Since 1998, Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT, has studied …

Integrative Pet Vet column: Marshmallow root herb for dogs and cats

Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) has been used for thousands of years for health care. Its medicinal use was first recorded in the 9th century BC. The scientific name is derived from the Greek altho, meaning to cure, a strong statement for its health benefits. Historically it has been used for health problems related to the mucous membranes. Mucous membranes are …

Integrative Medicine winner Curtis Wells Dewey, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), DACVS, CTCVMP, CCRP

Veterinarians, nominated and selected by their peers, exemplify leadership and achievement in improving patient outcomes. dvm360®, the No. 1 multimedia platform in the veterinary industry, announced the 8 winners of their first Veterinary Heroes ™ recognition program on November 16, 2021, including Curtis Wells Dewey, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), DACVS, CTCVMP, CCRP . The newcomers were honored at a festive …

Caring Pathways Acquires Hampton Roads Veterinary Hospice and Integrative Medicine

Virginia Beach, VA – News Direct – Foster Paths Caring Pathways announced the acquisition of Hampton Roads Veterinary Hospice and Integrative Medicine, a Virginia-based veterinary practice focused on the home hospice and palliative care of pets. Caring Pathways is a large family-owned practice based in Denver and the first in the United States to receive AAHA accreditation for end-of-life care. …

Integrative Pet Vet: Cats experience pain

Cats have an amazing ability to hide their pain. They often don’t show any easily identifiable signs of pain. However, this does not mean that they are not in pain. Pain in cats is often not recognized. Untreated pain can have a significant impact on health and quality of life. The sensation of pain is a complex combination of sensory …