What actually is integrative medicine? How does it differ from 'alternative' or 'naturopathic' medicine? When should you see an integrative medicine doctor? All of your questions answered below.
0:45 - What is integrative medicine?
3:10 - Alternative vs. Complementary vs. Integrative Medicine
3:50 - Eastern vs. Western Medicine
5:00 - Principles of Integrative Medicine
7:20 - Osteopathic (DO) vs. Allopathic (MD) Medicine
9:35 - Naturopathy, Homeopathy & Functional Medicine
12:40 - Psychedelics
15:25 - Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
16:45 - Aryuveda & Yoga
17:49 - Mind-Body Medicine
18:38 - Art, Music, Dance & Nature as Medicine
18:50 - Nutrition & Food as Medicine
19:15 - Herbal Medicine & Supplements
21:40 - When should you see an integrative medicine doctor?
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