Health care is a daily discussion among most Americans. While the U.S. health care system is admired for its technical achievements, the costs associated with new, high-tech treatments can be prohibitive. Fortunately, there are other options. In fact, research suggests that supporting the natural health of the body can be more cost effective than simply preventing disease and/or reactively treating symptoms. This conference at Life University will discuss new low-tech or no-tech ways to explore, research and promote health. Parts of the discussion will focus on the following integrative health care opportunities:
The event will take place Friday, April 17th and Saturday, April 18th on the upper level of the Sport Health Science Building at Life University. Daily program begins at 8:00am.
Life University has assembled faculty from around the world that is rich and diverse in both professional representation and perspectives. Among them include:
Peter Fisher: Homeopathic Physician to HM Queen Elizabeth II; Clinical Director of the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital; Editor of HomeopathyJoseph Pizzorno, ND: Member of President Clinton's White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy in 2000; Member of President Bush's Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee in 2003
Ian Coulter, PhD: Senior Health Policy Analyst, RAND Corporation; Professor, University of California, Los Angeles; Vice President, Integrative Medicine and Clinical Research, Samueli Institute
Molly Roberts, MD: Member of the Board of Trustees, Co-Director of Lighthearted Medicine Clinic; Former Physician, Canyon Ranch
Full conference schedule available upon request.
To RSVP for the event, please contact Paige Holden at BlissPR, (212) 840-1677 or paige@blisspr.com.
Source: Life University
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