Lifestyle Medicine in Action A monthly publication of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine
August 2011
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Welcome New Members
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David Bullock, MSW, DO President, Life Enhancement Medicine and Rehabilitation Lawrence, Kansas Michelle Harden, MD Physician and Principal Investigator Stone Oak Women's Center San Antonio, Texas Marina Kulick, MD, MPH Preventive Medicine Specialist Family Practice Tarpon Springs, Florida Adel Korkor, MD
CEO, Purity Health Care Medical Director, Waukesha Memorial Hospital Waukesha, Wisconsin Pamela Mathews, MD Staff Psychiatrist, Scott and White Hospital and Clinic Temple, Texas Jane Ward, OD, MD
Clinical Asst. Professor, Surgery F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine
Bethesda, Maryland Daniel Witkowski, MD Women's Healthcare Associates Melrose, Massachusets
MEMBERS RECEIVE KEY BENEFITS INCLUDING:
- Discounts on conferences
- Discounts on practice management support services
- Subscription to The American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (regular memberships)
- ACLM list serve for direct communication with all other members
- Free Lifestyle Medicine classifieds postings on website and in monthly newsletter
- Listing on ACLM's website: www.lifestylemedicine.org Identity as part of the new professional field of Lifestyle Medicine
- Advocacy for you and your interests
Importantly, ACLM membership empowers the Lifestyle Medicine movement, advancing healthcare that "treats the cause". |
CME Calendar |
Lifestyle Medicine Practice Management Workshop
September 25-28, 2011 Columbia River Gorge, WA
Enhancing Health with Plant-Based Nutrition September 16, 2011
Portland, OR Lifestyle Medicine Conference October 7-8, 2011Salem, VA Obesity 2011 October 1-5, 2011 Orlando, FL
Obesity in America October 14-15, 2011 Stanford, CA Active Lives November 11-12Waltham, MANutrition as Core Medicine November 16-19Morristown, NJ
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WELCOME to the August 2011 issue of
Lifestyle Medicine in Action!
In this issue ACLM President, Dr. Wayne Dysinger discusses support for the financial viability and success of Lifestyle Medicine practices. Our story on Dr. Howard Gimbel and Judy Gimbel, MPH, highlights how Lifestyle Medicine can be skillfully integrated into ophthalmology and other specialty practices.
We're pleased to offer a new group e-mail service, giving members an easy way to connect, ask questions, and share ideas on Lifestyle Medicine topics. It's as simple as sending an email.
Learn from leading experts how to successfully implement components of Lifestyle Medicine practice in your practice and thrive through the sweeping changes happening in healthcare. Attend the Lifestyle Medicine Practice Management Workshop. Click here to learn more.
To your active lifestyle, balance, and well-being!
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President's Desk
| Whether we like it or not, in the end things tend to come down to money. I have to admit that it's important to me to hang on tightly to the value of making decisions based on philosophical or spiritual "greater good" concepts. Lifestyle Medicine absolutely thrives in philosophical environments. Nevertheless, as I live my life day to day in this world, decisions I make are consistently and majorly influenced by economics. We all enjoy thinking about how Accountable Care Organizations and Health Care Reform and the Chronic Disease Epidemic are going to make Lifestyle Medicine the most important component of health care in the world. All of these things hold significant promise for our specialty. But in the end what will make us grow is not the potential ideal world as much as it is whether on any given day Joe or Jane Blow, a health care provider from Anywhere, USA can make money offering their services based on Lifestyle Medicine principles. ACLM recognizes this and is completely committed to supporting practitioners in their desires to offer Lifestyle Medicine and do well financially in the process. As such, we've developed a rather amazing 2 � day practice management workshop dedicated to giving physicians and other health care providers the tools needed to make money while practicing Lifestyle Medicine. The details of this workshop can be found elsewhere in this newsletter as well as even more extensively on our website. We have a world class slate of presenters, fantastic facilities, and packages that make this a "can't turn down" investment for multiple types of providers. By participating in this workshop not only will you learn how to make a living using Lifestyle Medicine, you will also be a member of a unique group of people who "were there when it all started". We fully expect that the success of the workshop will force it to become an annual event that will grow and become a dominant focal point in the Lifestyle Medicine world. There's something exciting about helping to get a valuable tradition started. So come not just for what you'll learn, but also for what you'll share and who you'll be with. I'd also like to specifically thank two people - Marc Braman, MD, MPH, our ACLM Executive Director who had the vision and has provided the leadership for the workshop; and Kathleen Jones, MA, our newsletter managing editor and workshop planning coordinator. Without these two individuals and the countless hours of volunteer work they have contributed towards the workshop it would not be a reality. The workshop is still 6 weeks away, but we're seeing strong interest among registrants. We hope you'll join us and help us show that Lifestyle Medicine works not only theoretically but also practically. When it comes down to money, we can make Lifestyle Medicine work, and make it work well. Sincerely,
Wayne Dysinger, MD, MPH President
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Practice Spotlight:
Dr. Howard and Judy Gimbel
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| Howard Gimbel, MD, MPH and Judith Gimbel, MPH |
In a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Howard Gimbel, physician, innovator, author, and honored guest speaker, has received dozens of awards and distinctions in the field of ophthalmology. Credited with introducing outpatient eye surgery to Canada, he was also the first surgeon in the country to use an ultrasonic probe to remove cataracts. While developing new techniques in cataract surgery, he became interested in refractive surgery, bringing the original radial keratotomy procedure to Alberta. In addition, the Gimbel Eye Centre was the site of the first photorefractive keratoyomy (PRK) laser eye surgery in Canada. Graduating from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1960, he completed his ophthalmology residency at White Memorial Medical Center, and later along with his wife, Judy, completed his MPH with an emphasis in nutrition. Together they built the renowned Gimbel Eye Centre and founded the Gimbel Eye Foundation, established in 1984 to enhance the level of patient care in Canada and around the world. Dr. Gimbel has been invited to speak at numerous universities and medical centers in the U.S. and abroad, including Harvard, Tufts, Duke, Johns Hopkins, UCLA, and the Mayo and Cleveland Clinics, and holds academic appointments including Professor and Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Loma Linda University. In 2009, Dr. Gimbel was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Opthalmological Society. Despite his many accomplishments, Dr. Gimbel derives the deepest satisfaction from improving the quality of his patients' lives and from teaching. "Helping individual patients and teaching other doctors so they can help their own patients is the greatest satisfaction I can imagine." In their personal lives, Howard and Judy Gimbel adhere to principles of Lifestyle Medicine and view their health practices and spiritual path as one and the same - enjoying fresh air, long walks in nature (they now wear pedometers for continued motivation and feedback), healthy eating and taking time for rest and relaxation. The Gimbels brought their commitment to principles of good health to patients and staff of the Eye Centre. Ahead of their time, they observed dramatic improvements among patients adopting healthier lifestyles - noting, for example, resolution of early stage macular degeneration, with general improved health of the retina and eye. A number of studies have since shown protective benefits of the antioxidant carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin in macular degeneration, confirming Dr. Gimbel's early observations and recommendation to regularly eat fruits and vegetables with deep intense colors. Along with their partner, Reuben Lorenson, DrPH, the Gimbels developed extensive health education resources including lifestyle assessments, counseling and classes, with health education materials on nutrition, activity, cholesterol and stress reduction. View the full article Dr. Howard and Judy Gimbel |
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CME Opportunity: Lifestyle Medicine Practice Management
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American College of Lifestyle Medicine and
American College of Preventive Medicine present
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Realizing the Dream:
Lifestyle Medicine
Practice Management Workshop
September 25-28, 2011
Columbia River Gorge, WA
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CME Opportunity: Lifestyle Medicine Conference
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Lifestyle Medicine Conference:
Focus on Integration and Collaboration
October 7-8, 2011
Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia
Keynote Speaker: Joel Fuhrman, MD
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CME Opportunity: Enhancing Health with Plant-Based Nutrition
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Adventist Health and Northwest Veg present:
Enhancing Health
with Plant-Based Nutrition
A Professional Conference
for Health Care Practitioners
September 16, 2011
Adventist Medical Center, Portland, OR
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CME Opportunity: Obesity 2011
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The Obesity Society presents
OBESITY 2011
29th Annual Scientific Meeting
October 1-5, 2011
Orlando, Florida
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CME Opportunity: Obesity in America
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Stanford School of Medicine presents
Obesity in America
October 14-15, 2011
Stanford, California
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CME Opportunity: Active Lives: Transforming Ourselves and Our Patients
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Active Lives: Transforming Ourselves and Our Patients November 11-12, 2011 � Friday-Saturday The Conference Center at Waltham Woods, Waltham, MA More information
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CME Opportunity: The Emergence of Nutrition as Core Medicine
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The American College of Nutrition presents The Emergence of Nutrition as Core Medicine November 16-19, 2011 Morristown, New Jersey More information
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CME Opportunity: Lifestyle Medicine/Preventive Medicine 2011
| The American College of Preventive Medicine offers online access to the recorded Lifestyle Medicine sessions and speaker slides from its most recent annual meeting,
Lifestyle Medicine/Preventive Medicine 2011
This content is accessible through ACPM's e-Portal. To view the presentations, click on the
2011 conference proceedings link located on the left side.
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Lifestyle Medicine Career Listings
| POSTED: March 24, 2011 I am excited to place the following offer to either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician versed in Integrative/Functional Medicine to join our growing practice. With the basis of teaching patients lifestyle medicine, we are growing an active and vibrant practice. Our practice houses a 2400 square foot functional movement center and a teaching kitchen. We have had a wellness-based course in place for 2 years with the group medical visit model in place; we have brought 200 graduates through our program and have been witness to wonderful life transforming stories. For further information, please contact me by office phone (708-448-9450) or via email [email protected]. John R. Principe, MD
About Employment Opportunities Listings: To post an employment opportunity or for rate information, please contact [email protected] ACLM members may post career opportunities or job seeking announcements at no charge.
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Research Summaries | The following presented by the CDC, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Contribution of Occupational Physical Activity Toward Meeting Recommended Activity Guidelines Two thirds of U.S. adults meet minimum guidelines through nonoccupational physical activity; when occupational physical activity is considered, an additional 6.5% of adults meet minimum guidelines.
The following presented by the CDC
Death in the United States, 2009, Key Findings Mortality in 2009 declined among most groups, attributed to reductions in the rates of death from the major causes of death including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and chronic lower respiratory disease. Use of the Internet for Health Information: United States, 2009 As the percentage of adults in the United States using the Internet continues to grow, the Internet as a source of health information for consumers may become increasingly important.
Latest State Data Show Rates of Obesity Remain High Director of CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity states, "This epidemic is complex and we must continue to change the environments that make it hard to eat healthy, and make it hard for people to be active."
The following presented by Medline Plus
Pregnancy and Healthy Weight New research shows that maintaining a healthy weight before and during pregnancy can reduce the likelihood of negative effects for mothers and babies.
U.S. Minorities No Strangers to Health Ills
Minorities more likely to develop a number of chronic and deadly diseases according to the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Parents' Stress Tied to Pollution's Effect on Kids Children living in high-stress households are more vulnerable to lung damage from traffic pollution than children whose parents are less stressed out, according to the results of a new study.
Japanese Herb for Hot Flashes Fails in U.S. Trial An herbal remedy widely used in Japan to ease menopause symptoms failed to show the same benefits in a clinical trial of U.S. women, researchers report.
Childhood Pets Linked to Lower Allergy Risk Good news for families and pets: Fido or Kitty might actually be good for children's health, scientists say.
Return to Smoking After Heart Attack Ups Death Risk After a heart attack, quitting smoking may offer a patient more benefits than any medication, but researchers say the flipside is that resuming smoking after leaving the hospital can raise the same patient's risk of dying as much as five-fold.
The following presented by NIH Research Matters
Using Light and Sound to Detect Artery Blockage Scientists have developed a 3-D imaging method that uses light and sound waves to noninvasively detect atherosclerosis and possibly other disorders that involve fatty buildup.
The following presented by Web MD Why Comfort Foods Are So Comforting The following presented by Medscape (login required) Obesity in the Pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes Obesity, and especially visceral adiposity, escalates the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Pharmacotherapy of Fibromyalgia: Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Published evidence on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of fibromyalgia is reviewed, with an emphasis on recent clinical trials of various pharmacologic agents. Probiotics for Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea? This review focuses on the use of probiotics with concurrent antibiotic treatment for the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
Americans Are Flocking to Alternative Therapies New report says 38 million adults make more than 300 million visits per year to acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and other alternative and complementary practitioners.
The following presented by the Obesity Society
Body monitoring technology sheds light on behavior and lifestyle patterns that contribute to childhood obesity.
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Links to Opinion Articles, Practice Advice and Patient Handouts
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Summer Heat Holds Potential Danger for Young Athletes
Keeping kids hydrated is most important safety measure, doctor advises.
The following presented by the CDC
People with Disabilities: Living Healthy Suggestions for improving health and wellness for those with disabilities. Become a Text4baby Partner Text4baby delivers free health tips three times a week via cell phone text messages to pregnant women and new moms.
The following presented by Diabetes in Control
Interview with David D'Alessio, MD; Internal Medicine-Endocrinology, Professor What are the effects of using a GLP-1 drug when on the Atkins diet and a low-fat diet?
The following presented by KevinMD
Who Takes Care of Doctors When They Get Sick? Societal and self-imposed expectations of physicians.
Tobacco Cigarettes: Sold Only in Pharmacies to People With Permit Groundbreaking legislation in Iceland.
The following presented by Medscape Today
Concierge Practice: Unjust for Patients and Doctors Alike Does concierge medicine exclude patients and burden primary care practitioners who don't take the concierge route?
The Potassium Phenomenon: Hypertension in China Low potassium and high sodium intake likely contributing to high rates of hypertension in the Chinese population.
Which Is Better: Vitamin D2 or D3? Health professionals should encourage use of cholecalciferol over ergocalciferol in all patients without severe renal failure, either as a general supplement or as a treatment for vitamin D deficiency.
Burned Out? How Doctors Recover Their Spark Medscape Business of Medicine reports sports, travel, and outdoor activities as the top three burnout busters for physicians.
The following from Amednews
ACOG Calls for Annual Mammograms for Women Starting at Age 40
The recommendations mark a departure from the group's previous guidelines and differ from those of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Direct Primary Care Model: Cutting Out the Insurer
A provision in the health reform law might provide a big boost to a little-known type of primary care.
AMA Offering Online Billing Tools
Complete coding and billing references can be updated regularly as changes are made to compliance rules.
Work-hour Numbers Linked to Career Satisfaction With few exceptions, doctors who work the most hours are less satisfied than those who work the least. "Lifestyle seems to be more important these days, and work hours are a big factor in lifestyle," says lead author of study on physician work hours in Archives of Internal Medicine.
The following presented by WebMD
Beyond Dieting: Alternative Approaches to Weight Loss
How acupuncture, hypnosis, meditation, prayer, and other mind-body practices may help you lose weight.
Is Smoking Dragging You Down?
10 reasons to quit smoking beyond the big health threats.
The following presented by Mayo Clinic
Resilience: Build Skills to Endure Hardship Resilience means being able to adapt to life's misfortunes and setbacks. Test your resilience level and get tips to build your own resilience.
Job Burnout: Spotting It and Taking Action Discover if you're at risk of job burnout - and what you can do when your job begins to affect your health and happiness.
Back Pain at Work: Preventing Pain and Injury Heavy lifting, repetitive movements and sitting at a desk all day can take a toll on your back. Facts on work-related back pain and strategies for prevention. The following presented by Berkeley Wellness Alerts
The Buzz on Energy Drinks Typically marketed as dietary supplements, energy drinks are a fast-growing billion-dollar industry.
Exercise: A Prescription for Successful AgingExercise impacts aging in many ways: weight loss, building & strengthening muscle, and warding off mild depression, among other benefits. A Nap to Remember As if we needed another reason to enjoy a midday snooze, a growing body of research suggests that napping helps improve memory. The Low Blood Sugar Blues Fatigue, dizziness, inability to concentrate and other symptoms are often attributed to hypo�glycemia. How big a problem is it?
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Contributing writers:Marc Braman
Wayne Dysinger Kathy Cater Kathleen Jones
American College of Lifestyle Medicine 971-983-5383 fax: 971-983-5384
612 Glatt Circle Woodburn, OR 97071
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