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- Body of Wonder
Publisher: University of Arizona
Access: free
Body of Wonder is a podcast by Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes. Body of Wonder offers insightful conversations with thought-provoking doctors, specialists, authors, and researchers.
In Body of Wonder we dive into ideas that are changing medicine, hear compelling stories, and explore age-old wisdom backed by modern science. We discuss the latest research and how it has a powerful effect in our lives.
- Brian Bouch: Integrative Oncology, Part 1
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal
Date Published: April 18, 2018
Access: free
Brian Bouch, MD, retired several years ago from an integrative medicine practice in Sonoma, California. After he received a difficult cancer diagnosis, he developed a specialty in integrative oncology. Dr. Bouch was the first medical director of Commonweal. In three videos, he talks with Michael Lerner about how he developed his practice, used certain therapies and how he worked with people with cancer. In this first of three videos, Bouch discusses his diagnosis and integrative therapies he has used. See an outline of topics with timestamps: Brian Bouch Integrative Oncology, Part 1.
- Brian Bouch: Integrative Oncology, Part 2
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal
Date Published: April 18, 2018
Access: free
Brian Bouch, MD, retired several years ago from an integrative medicine practice in Sonoma, California. After he received a difficult cancer diagnosis, he developed a specialty in integrative oncology. Dr. Bouch was the first medical director of Commonweal. In three videos, he talks with Michael Lerner about how he developed his practice, used certain therapies and how he worked with people with cancer. In this second of three videos, Bouch discusses detoxification and integrative therapies he has used. See an outline of topics with timestamps: Brian Bouch Integrative Oncology, Part 2.
- Brian Bouch: Integrative Oncology, Part 3
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal
Date Published: April 18, 2018
Access: free
Brian Bouch, MD, retired several years ago from an integrative medicine practice in Sonoma, California. After he received a difficult cancer diagnosis, he developed a specialty in integrative oncology. Dr. Bouch was the first medical director of Commonweal. In three videos, he talks with Michael Lerner about how he developed his practice, used certain therapies and how he worked with people with cancer. In this third of three videos, Bouch discusses breast and prostate cancers, how to make the most of chemotherapy and more. See an outline of topics with timestamps: Brian Bouch Integrative Oncology, Part 3.
- Dean Ornish, MD: Symington 2017
Publisher: The Lord Symington Foundation with Healing Circles and The New School at Commonweal
Date Published: 2017
Access: free
Dr. Ornish presents results regarding his integrative programs for heart disease, prostate cancer and general healing in this 52-minute video. See an outline of topics with timestamps: Dean Ornish Symington 2017.
- Donald Abrams: A Training for Health Professionals and Cancer Advocates, Part 1, An Introduction to Integrative Cancer Care
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal and Healing Circles
Date Published: October 2, 2014
Access: free
This four-part training series with Donald I Abrams, MD, is designed for health professionals and for cancer advocates and navigators dedicated to helping others with informed choice in cancer. Dr. Abrams gives four presentations, each followed by a conversation with Commonweal’s Michael Lerner. See an outline of topics with timestamps: A Training for Health Professionals and Cancer Advocates, Part 1. Dr. Abrams is chief of the Hematology-Oncology Division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital; an integrative oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine; and professor of clinical medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.
- Donald Abrams: A Training for Health Professionals and Cancer Advocates, Part 2, Integrative Cancer Care: The Role of Nutrition
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal and Healing Circles
Date Published: October 2, 2014
Access: free
This four-part training series with Donald I Abrams, MD, is designed for health professionals and for cancer advocates and navigators dedicated to helping others with informed choice in cancer. Dr. Abrams gives four presentations, each followed by a conversation with Commonweal’s Michael Lerner. See an outline of topics with timestamps: A Training for Health Professionals and Cancer Advocates, Part 2. Dr. Abrams is chief of the Hematology-Oncology Division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital; an integrative oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine; and professor of clinical medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.
- Donald Abrams: A Training for Health Professionals and Cancer Advocates, Part 3, Integrative Cancer Care: Rational Use of Natural Supplements
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal and Healing Circles
Date Published: October 2, 2014
Access: free
This four-part training series with Donald I Abrams, MD, is designed for health professionals and for cancer advocates and navigators dedicated to helping others with informed choice in cancer. Dr. Abrams gives four presentations, each followed by a conversation with Commonweal’s Michael Lerner. This video presents Integrative Cancer Care: Rational Use of Natural Supplements. See an outline of topics with timestamps: A Training for Health Professionals and Cancer Advocates, Part 3. Dr. Abrams is chief of the Hematology-Oncology Division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital; an integrative oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine; and professor of clinical medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.
- Donald Abrams: A Training for Health Professionals and Cancer Advocates, Part 4, Cannabis in Integrative Cancer Care
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal and Healing Circles
Date Published: October 2, 2014
Access: free
This four-part training series with Donald I Abrams, MD, is designed for health professionals and for cancer advocates and navigators dedicated to helping others with informed choice in cancer. Dr. Abrams gives four presentations, each followed by a conversation with Commonweal’s Michael Lerner. See an outline of topics with timestamps: A Training for Health Professionals and Cancer Advocates, Part 4. Dr. Abrams is chief of the Hematology-Oncology Division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital; an integrative oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine; and professor of clinical medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.
- Dwight McKee, MD: 40 Years Practicing Integrative Cancer Medicine, Part 1
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal
Date Published: February 3, 2016
Access: free
Dr. Dwight McKee joins The New School Host Michael Lerner in a day-long conversation and presentations. McKee is one of the truly significant integrative oncologists with a long and interesting history of engagement in the field. He talks about his book After Cancer Care and principles of integrative oncology. See an outline of topics with timestamps: Dwight McKee, MD: 40 Years Practicing Integrative Cancer Medicine, Part 1.
- Dwight McKee, MD: 40 Years Practicing Integrative Cancer Medicine, Part 2
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal
Date Published: February 3, 2016
Access: free
Dr. Dwight McKee joins The New School Host Michael Lerner in a day-long conversation and presentations. McKee is one of the truly significant integrative oncologists with a long and interesting history of engagement in the field. He talks about his book After Cancer Care and principles of integrative oncology. See an outline of topics with timestamps: Dwight McKee, MD: 40 Years Practicing Integrative Cancer Medicine, Part 2.
- Keith Block MD Speaks about a New Model of Integrative Cancer Treatment
Publisher: McDougall Advanced Study Weekend
Date Published: September 24, 2012
Access: free
In this brief video, Keith Block, MD, talks about his program, stressing getting the biochemical environment in order, then how to build resilience biochemically, molecularly and clinically. He discusses hope, plus faith that there’s something people can do, even under desperate situations.
- Keith Block, MD: Life over Cancer—Achieving A Survivor’s Edge
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal
Date Published: 2016
Access: free
This 22-minute video from Keith Block, MD, discusses his approach to cancer treatment, emphasizing being equipped, planning and care, and how to get into a remission and stay in a remission. He introduces circadian rhythms and balancing them, goes over the hallmarks of cancer, and nutrition. See an outline of topics with timestamps: Keith Block, MD: Life over Cancer—Achieving A Survivor’s Edge.
- Keith Block: My Activity
Publisher: EmpowHER
Date Published: 2009
Access: free
Keith Block, MD, focuses on treating the patient as a whole person rather than simply treating the diagnosis. This series of short videos presents his unique and truly integrative approach to cancer treatment which encompasses traditional and complementary medicine delivered in a caring environment.
- Keith Block: New Roads to Health: Life over Cancer
Publisher: Henry Mayo Clinic
Date Published: December 8, 2015
Access: free
In this 19-minute video Dr. Keith Block discusses why an individualized foundation for health is important. Dr. Block presents his model of care: three spheres: diet and lifestyle interventions, biochemical terrain, and tumor growth progression pathways. He also Lists the 11 hallmarks of cancer in three categories: metabolic, molecular and microenvironment, plus integrative therapies to address them.
- Mark Renneker, MD: Medical Advocacy for Cancer Patients, Part 1
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal and Healing Circles
Date Published: June 5, 2015
Access: free
This full-length video, part 1 of 2, presents a special day-long training with one of the foremost authorities on clinical advocacy for people with cancer. Dr. Mark Renneker has a unique medical practice that he describes as clinical advocacy. He specializes in working with patients and families who are facing complex medical situations. He doesn’t take on their care, but helps them leave no stone unturned, as to learning about and pursuing all possible diagnostic and treatment options, including experimental, mainstream, alternative, and integrative medical strategies. Most of his work is by phone, with patients from across the country and around the world. See an outline of topics with timestamps: Mark Renneker, MD: Medical Advocacy Part 1.
- Mark Renneker, MD: Medical Advocacy for Cancer Patients, Part 2
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal and Healing Circles
Date Published: June 5, 2015
Access: free
This full-length video, part 2 of 2, presents a special day-long training with one of the foremost authorities on clinical advocacy for people with cancer. Dr. Mark Renneker has a unique medical practice that he describes as clinical advocacy. He specializes in working with patients and families who are facing complex medical situations. He doesn’t take on their care, but helps them leave no stone unturned, as to learning about and pursuing all possible diagnostic and treatment options, including experimental, mainstream, alternative, and integrative medical strategies. Most of his work is by phone, with patients from across the country and around the world. See an outline of topics with timestamps: Mark Renneker, MD: Medical Advocacy Part 2.
- Moss Report Podcast
By Ralph Moss
Publisher: Moss Reports
The Moss Report Podcast features in-depth conversations about alternative, complementary, and innovative cancer treatments. Podcast host Ralph W. Moss, PhD, speaks with doctors, researchers, patients and health professionals from around the world.
- Navigating Integrative Prostate Cancer Care
Publisher: Society for Integrative Oncology
Date Published: August 27, 2020
BCCT Senior Researcher Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS, and integrative oncologist and BCCT advisor Donald Abrams, MD, explore integrative prostate cancer care in this webinar from the Society for Integrative Oncology.
- Podcast: Going Beyond Conventional Cancer Therapies
Publisher: iThrive Plan
Date Published: February 5, 2019
Access: free
On this episode, Karolyn talks with Dr. Michael Lerner and Laura Pole about the new online resource they created called Beyond Conventional Cancer Therapies (bcct.ngo). Listeners will learn about integrative healing practices that go beyond conventional cancer care.
- Rachel Naomi Remen, MD: Basics of Discovery Model Learning
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal
Date Published: April 11, 2015
Access: free
Rachel gives an overview (and some experiences) of the discovery model curriculum for medical students, The Healer’s Art, which is presently taught annually at more than 80 medical schools in the United States and in seven other countries. Rachel has developed this experiential model to create a community of inquiry in which mutual healing, clarification of deep meaning and values, and personal transformation become accessible. See an outline of topics with timestamps: Rachel Naomi Remen, MD: Basics of Discovery Model Learning.
- Ted Schettler: The Ecology of Breast Cancer
Publisher: The New School at Commonweal
Date Published: November 9, 2013
Breast-cancer is not one disease, but many. The causes are many as well. In this podcast, TNS host Michael Lerner converses with Ted Schettler, MD, MPH—a leader in the development of the “ecological paradigm of health.” His book The Ecology of Breast Cancer offers a fresh perspective integrating stress, diet, exercise, toxic chemical exposures, electromagnetic fields and more.
- Using Food as Medicine
Publisher: George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences Office of Integrative Medicine and Health
Date Published: July 2019
Health-supportive chef (and BCCT senior researcher) Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS, discusses how to make food an important part of cancer care.
- Webinar: Beyond Conventional Cancer Therapies: An online resource for integrative cancer care
Publisher: Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Date Published: April 25, 2019
Access: free
In this recorded webinar, the creators of Beyond Conventional Cancer Therapies describe how this tool can be used in clinical practice. A PDF of the slides includes active links.
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