Nutrition in integrative medicine: The scope of clinical practice Journal Article

  


Author: Augustine, M.
Article Title: Nutrition in integrative medicine: The scope of clinical practice
Abstract: Integrative medicine (IM) is a dynamic, diverse field in which 'alternative healthcare practitioners' are often the third opinion and 'conventional medicine' fosters a 'don't ask, don't tell' attitude. The problem lies in attempting to integrate complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies with conventional therapies in an atmosphere of objectivity, respect, and rapport. Nutritional Integrative Medicine (NIM) encompasses the theory of using dietary practices with the belief of 'food as medicine' and supplementing the body with dietary supplements to balance the body, prevent illness, restore health, and promote wellness. The clinical dietitian must evaluate the nutritional status ofpatients and assess medical contraindications and potential drug-nutrient and nutrient-nutrient interactions to NIM therapies. The prevalence of NIM should be identified in a facility and policies should be established for advising and informing patients enabling them to make evidence-based informed decisions in an atmosphere of shared decision making. Copyright © 2000 by Aspen Publishers, Inc.
Keywords: integrative medicine; nutrition; alternative therapies; education, continuing (credit); health food; dietary supplementation; drug-food interactions; health food -- adverse effects
Journal Title: Topics in Clinical Nutrition
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0883-5691
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 2000-03-01
Start Page: 29
End Page: 37
Language: English
ACCESSION: 107111571
PROVIDER: EBSCOhost
PROVIDER: cin20
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Notes: Accession Number: 107111571 -- Entry Date: 20050817 -- Revision Date: 20150711 -- Publication Type: Journal Article; CEU; exam questions; tables/charts -- Journal Subset: Allied Health; Peer Reviewed; USA -- NLM UID: 8704634. -- Source: cin20