CAM topics in Rheumatology:
Presented in a journal club format to fellows in rheumatology and other interested
students.
Nutrition and rheumatology
Zn in plasma and synovial fluid
Cu levels and RA
Manganese and Fe levels in RA
B Vitamins, lactobacillus and magnesium in stress mngt
Mg, CA & Vit D in bone metabolism
Oriental medicine
Acupuncture, electroacupuncture, acupressure … and pain management
Basic concepts and Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine
Psychophysiology and stress management
Stress hormones and bone loss
Cognitive therapy and stress management
Conflict resolution
Autogenic training and relaxation
Behavioral management and stress management
Music therapy and stress management
Biofeedback and stress management
Brainwave entrainment, meditation et al and relaxation
Light and bone health
Case study of Dr. J. Ott. RA and full spectrum light
Interactions between vitamin D, magnesium, bone & sunlight
Spinal alignment, exercise et al
The subluxation complex / osteopathic lesion
Special precautions regarding chiropractic and osteopathy in arthritic populations
Basic concepts in craniosacral therapy
Exercise and joint mobility
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