Integrative Preventive Medicine (Weil Integrative Medicine Library) (PDF)

As the preventable disease and economic burden continues to mount for the United States and the world, it is becoming apparent that embracing prevention strategies is essential. Simply continuing on the same course and infrastructure will not suffice. The future we will leave our children is unsustainable without change.

Amidst all the partisan political chaos, Integrative Preventive Medicine (IPM) practices are strongly entering the public consciousness since many are dissatisfied with their traditional health (sick) care delivery systems and the scientific validity of IPM is increasing rapidly. This IPM textbook, the first of its kind, authored by nationally recognized thought leaders and edited by the 17th Surgeon General of the United States and the Canyon Ranch Medical Director will serve to bring together the science of IPM so that health practitioners have a ready reference containing practices that can prevent disease, decrease cost of care and improve the quality of life. Our IPM textbook is divided into three sections, Public Health and Evolving Science in IPM, Multidisciplinary Nature of IPM and The IPM Approach of Selected Clinical Problems, providing a continuum of IPM from basic science to clinical science to practical application. This depth and breadth of scientific information and comprehensive approach is a first for a single textbook in IPM. A must read for all health providers and students in order to incorporate these essential concepts into practice.

The Integrative Preventive Medicine (IPM) textbook provides a comprehensive guide to the science and practices of IPM, which are increasingly being recognized as essential to improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Written by nationally recognized thought leaders in the field, and edited by the 17th Surgeon General of the United States and the Canyon Ranch Medical Director, this book brings together the latest scientific research and clinical practices in IPM. The book is divided into three sections, covering the evolving science of IPM, the multidisciplinary nature of IPM, and the IPM approach to selected clinical problems. This provides a continuum of information, from basic science to clinical science to practical application. The book is essential reading for all healthcare providers and students, who need to understand and incorporate IPM practices into their work to prevent disease and improve the quality of life for their patients.