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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