Alternative Medicine In Denver Colorado
Are more people turning to “do it yourself” health care because of lack of confidence in doctors, high prescription costs and a new-found interest in natural supplements and alternative treatments?
You bet they are.
And there are plenty of reasons why it’s on the rise.
Flexcin was featured, as well as Flexcin customer, Steven Smith, in the report showing the rise of DIY health care and alternative therapies in the Denver, CO., region. Check out the video report:
According to Steven and many others, Flexcin is a great alternative for people who either can’t afford the high cost of prescriptions but also those who have grown tired of the side effects of traditional prescription medications. The quicker people can get back to living a healthy lifestyle, the happier they’ll be in overall enjoyment.
What’s more, people are opting for all-natural vitamins and supplements, like Flexcin, as well as homeopathic and other alternative treatments as a way to avoid expensive surgeries that sometimes may be avoided altogether.
Insurance has also become a leading issue for many who fall in this category of DIY health care. Everyone knows the situation the insurance industry finds itself in, as well as the millions of Americans who can’t find affordable insurance plans. And even for those who do have insurance, premiums have skyrocketed and it’s often difficult to get in to see your doctor in a timely manner.
Alternative treatments aren’t just for aches and pains, either. From people coping with Diabetes to people living with autism, there are all kinds of alternative options now surfacing that can provide help and even relieve symptoms.
An increasing number of holistic medicine practitioners are also coming onto the scene as a way to combat chronic pain clinics that only exist to serve as pill mills. Holistic doctors work with patients and focus as much time on finding the source of the root pain as they also provide options and alternatives as a way to treat, reduce and minimize the pain.
These holistic doctors warn against the dangerous and sometimes harsh effects of over-the-counter and prescription pain medicines, including disruption to a natural digestive system and, more seriously, addiction to the medications themselves.
Have you tried alternative medicines and/or holistic treatments for your aches and pains? Share your experience below.
Plant Medicine Expo & Healthcare Provider Conference is the must-attend event of the year for healthcare professionals wanting to learn more about medical marijuana. Like many of your colleagues, you have probably been asked about medical marijuana by your patients and/or have your own questions. Whether or not you prescribe medical marijuana, Plant Medicine Expo & Healthcare Provider Conference is the learning tool that will help answer your questions and give you the information you need to better serve your patients–all in a collaborative and engaging atmosphere!
Event Details
Date: September 25th, 2010
Time: Registration and Light Breakfast starts at 7:30AM,
Keynote and seminars start at 8:30AM. The conference ends at 4:30PM.
Where: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel - Denver, Colorado
Topics:
- The Legal Landscape for Medical Marijuana:
What Physicians Should Know - Diane Hoffman
Expert introduction to the federal law governing medical marijuana (MMJ), the decriminalization of MMJ in 14 states, and the variations of laws in these 14 states with regards to how they affect healthcare professionals. Ms. Hoffman is the Law and Health Program Director at the University of Maryland School of Law.
- The Truth About Marijuana Addiction - M.L. Mathre
Is Marijuana addictive? The research and medical proof behind it. Also, how MMJ can assist in addiction therapy with other substance abuse. Ms. Mathre is an RN, MSN, CARN, Army veteran, and President & Founding Director of Patients Out of Time–the premiere educational forum dedicated to the restoration of medical cannabis knowledge.
- Medical Marijuana - Past, Present, and Future - Dr. Alan Shackleford
A brief history of cannabinoids and their effective use for medical and psychological issues. New uses for MMJ will also be discussed as will a call to action to allow testing of medical marijuana on additional disease states. Dr. Shackleford practices at Amarimed in Denver and specializes in behavioral medicine, stress management, and chronic pain.
- Compassionate Treatment for Pain and Palliative Care - Dr. Jeff Gudin
The effective use of MMJ for patients who are terminally ill or are afflicted by an incurable disease state. Detailed description of how MMJ alleviates or significantly decreases pain associated with these patient states. Dr. Gudin is the Director of Pain Management and Palliative Care at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, NJ.
- Cannabinoid and Opioid Interaction - Dr. Donald Abrams
Covers research of the biochemical interactions between these two treatment methods. Dr. Abrams is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California San Francisco, Chief of Hematology/Oncology at San Francisco General Hospital and Director of Integrative Oncology Research at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine.
- Bringing MMJ to your Practice - Tim Tipton
Expand your practice through MMJ treatment options. A question-and-answer section will be provided at the end to help facilitate open discussion about navigating MMJ business decisions. Mr. Tipton has more then 30 years of experience with MMJ and has helped develop many MMJ dispensaries in Colorado with his court-certified expertise.
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$250 includes access to all seminars, breakfast, lunch, and a pass to the
Plant Medicine Expo on September 25-26th.
Registration is $300 the day of the conference.
Visit http://www.plantmedicineexpo.com for information or contact us at (303) 991-6196 or hcp@plantmedicineexpo.com.