Category Archives: Alternative Medicine

Music Therapy Eases Patients’ Pain, Helps With Coping


Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton recently proclaimed the week of April 18-22, 2011, as Music Therapy Week. This exciting news supports the effectiveness of Music Therapy in the healthcare setting. Christina Ufer, Music Therapist-Board Certified, uses live music interventions with pediatric … Continue reading

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Mayo Clinic Experts Can Provide Insight for Holiday-Related Stories


The holiday season is upon us, and with that brings family celebrations, festivities and an endless array of food options. Each of these seasonal blessings, however, can bring their own share of burdens. Anxiously anticipating the attendance of a certain … Continue reading

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Medical Experts for Media – Alternative Medicine


Brent Bauer, M.D. Amit Sood, M.D. ___________________________________________________________________________ Brent Bauer, M.D., expert in complementary and alternative medicine therapies Director, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota Media Experience: Extensive interview experience with local and national print and broadcast media, including … Continue reading

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Amit Sood, M.D. Named an "Intelligent Optimist" by ODE Magazine


The January/February 2009 issue of ODE Magazine names Amit Sood, M.D., director of research for Mayo Clinic’s Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program as an “intelligent optimist.” Here’s an excerpt: Sood uses healing methods that restore well-being rather than just treating illness, … Continue reading

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