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Bernd Wollschlaeger,M.D.   CEO&Medical Director Click here for E-mail

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This valuable herbal guide will be published in June 2002 and Dr. Wollschlaeger co-authored the book as senior writer.                Click here for more information and to reserve your copy.
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Mission Statement
We strive to inform, guide and consult physicians and the interested public about the rational application of alternative treatment modalities, Our goal is to integrate safe, efficacious, and cost-effective treatments into the daily practice of medicine. We encourage physicians and other healthcare professionals to participate in our research network of credentialed professionals to conduct clinical trials about complementary and alternative treatments. Our utilization of Internet enabled communication modalities should enhance communication between healthcare professionals, maximize the quality of care and customer satisfaction.

Can Herbs and Drugs interact?
The widespread use of herbal remedies is often not reported by patients to the physician prescribing drugs that inadvertently might interact with herbs. Click here to learn more about the New and Revised Version.   
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Can Wrinkles Be Cured?
A study to be published in the summer issue of the Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association demonstrates that  a dietary collagen formulation (Toki, Lane Labs) can reduce periorbital wrinkling in women.                                                      E-mail us for more information at info@complemed.com 
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Alternative Health Forum
You want to share your experiences with alternative and complementary treatment modalities with others? Ask questions or get a piece of advice? Click here to log on our Discussion Forum.
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Genomics=Personal Healthcare:
Predictive genomic profiles assess genetic variations in each person that, when combined with modifiable factors in the environment, may increase disease risk. No more " one-size-fits-all" medicine! Once you know your individual risk for a disease you can change those external factors thereby maintaining your health.

  • Earlier, more effective preventive interventions-years before disease develops
  • Precise, customized therapies that truly address each individual's needs
  • Improved clinical insight into treatment-resistant "chronic" conditions

Click here for more information.           The Aventura Family Health Center offers this advanced genetic testing program and please contact us for more information and detailed pricing.

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The Ten Most Commonly Used Herbs:
Learn more about the ten most commonly used botanical remedies, indications, dosages, side effects. For more information click here.
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Practice Based Research Network: New! Complemed starts a research project investigating the clinical application of Policosanol to manage high cholesterol.
The recently established National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine supports the research of non-traditional healing modalities. We develop an internet enabled virtual research network for community-based healthcare professionals and invite you to participate. Click here for more information.
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Can Dairy Consumption Prevent Diabetes? A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association documents that dietary patterns characterized by increased dairy consumption may protect overweight young adults  from the development of obesity and Insulin Resistance which are key risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.                                                     (JAMA,Vol.287 No.16, April 24,2002)              
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Can Fish-Oil Prevent Heart Disease in Women?
Higher consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids has been associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in men. The fish intake and omega-3 fatty acids consumption of 84 688 female nurses enrolled in the Nurses' Health Study, aged 34 to 59 years was followed over 16 years. Among those women with a higher consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids  a lower risk of coronary heart disease(CHD) and  CHD deaths was found                (JAMA,Vol. 287 No14,April 10, 2002)             
Should We Endorse Alternative Medicine?                                      In an editorial in MODERN MEDICINE Michael K. Rees,M.D. emphasizes the physicians responsibility to inform and protect a too susceptible public from alternative/complementary medicine.     
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Featured News Section
Antioxidant Vitamins and Zinc Reduce Risk of Vision Loss 
from Age-Related Macular Degeneration                          Click here for more information.

Journal Club:
Plasma Homocysteine as a Risk Factor for Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Click here for article.
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Featured Journals


Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association 
     Peer-reviewed journal for nutritional medicine and nutraceutical sciences.

HerbalGram                                The official publication of the American Botanical Council.

Featured Links

                            
Integrative Medical Center in Miami
    Applied functional medicine, herbal medicine and nutritional counseling.                                                            
Search ODS Database
     Access the database of the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS).                          
Search Disease Categories:
    Retrieve information about complementary medicine according to disease groups.                                                

News Update

08/01: Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger appointed to serve as the Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association.

01/02: Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger joined the Advisory Panel of the American Botanical Council.

Press Releases

04/22/02: JANA:Orally-Administered Yeast Beta 1,3-Glucan Prophylactically Protects Against Anthrax Infection and Cancer in Mice.    

Click here for more ANA press releases.                                                        04/09/02                                  ABC: St. John’s Wort Study Misinterpreted Says Herbal Science Group                          

12/20/01                          ABC:American Botanical Council Announces New Safety Information on Kava

8/30/01                         ABC:Review of Herb Literature and Independent Testing Show that Suspected Toxic Chemical Colchicine is Not Found in Ginkgo

6/5/01                                     ABC: Saw Palmetto treats enlarged prostate symptoms in new controlled study

    

 

 

 

 

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