b'Alternative Therapies HighlightedSome therapies offered by HonorHealth Integrative Medicine primary care include:Acupuncture MassageYogaTai chiserious side effects. Integrative medicine offersnatural alternatives that address these concernsMindfulness and meditationand emphasizes less invasive treatmentswhenever possible.Guided imageryOsteopathic manipulationHonorHealth patient Cindy G. has experienced theVitamin/herbal supplementationbenefits of integrative medicine herself. I havebeen battling stomach issues for as long as I canBio-identical hormone therapyremember. Integrative medicines approach toAs the needs of our community continue wellness has been critical in my care and providesto grow and change, the demand for the best of both worldstraditional medicinecomplementary therapies also increases. combined with therapies that understand theDonors with a strong interest in this discipline individual as a whole. I am confident that thishave given generously to help launch this approach will greatly improve my issues andinnovative program.overall wellness.Evolving over thousands of years, the practiceWhen we look at how we can continue to of integrative medicine supports optimal healthelevate total patient care and the wellness of by addressing the root cause of disease. It canour entire communityIntegrative Medicine improve a persons quality of life by addressingbrings it all together, comments Ashleigh Leite, Senior Vice President of Major Gifts at hormonal imbalances, improving immunity andHonorHealth Foundation.inflammation through gut health and evaluating vitamin deficiencies and food sensitivities. Improved mental health may also be achieved byFor more information on HonorHealths addressing many of these same causes.Integrative Medicine Program, pleaseIts not just a pill for an ill, states Dr. Atienza. e-mail Foundation@HonorHealth.com orI believe nature knows how to heal us. call 480-587-5000.HonorHealth Foundation Magazine 9'