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We are a group
of like-minded physicians, each with over 15 years of family practice
experience including hospital care and emergency medicine. In addition
to being licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Province of
Alberta, we have expanded our medical expertise by our association with
the following organizations:
Institute for Functional Medicine
The Centre for
Preventive Medicine is unique in that our practitioners believe that
traditional and alternative medical therapies are complementary and not
exclusive. Furthermore, we respect your need for active participation in
decisions regarding your health, and we support your desire for state of
the art medical information.
You are a customer -
your wellness is our top priority.
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Our Location What are
Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies?
Complementary Therapies: Therapeutic practices which are
not currently considered an Integral part of conventional allopathic
medical practice. They may lack biomedical explanations but as they
become better researched some (Physical Therapy, Diet, Acupuncture)
become widely accepted whereas others (humors, radium therapy) quietly
fade away, yet are important historical footnotes. Therapies are termed
as Complementary when used In addition to conventional treatments and as
Alternative when used instead of conventional treatment.
National Library of Medicine
Medical Subject Headings 2002
Does disease cause poor health or does poor health cause
disease? Traditional medicine is typically reactive; it deals with signs
and symptoms. Alternative medicine tends to be more proactive, or
preventive. Traditional medicine is often focused on specific parts of
the body; alternative medicine deals with the whole body. Scientific
study used to support traditional medical practice requires precise
measurement of results. Due to the overall impact of alternative
therapies, the results are very difficult to measure. For example, it is
easy to measure a drop in blood pressure but how do you measure how much
better you feel? One thing is certain — To enjoy good health, you must
work at It every day.
The Fraser Institute1 estimates that Canadians spend four billion
dollars a year on alternative medicine. Alternative medicine is
being increasingly recognized as an integral part of health care.
The New York Times recently reported, "Hospitals in search of paying
patients and a competitive edge are increasingly offering their
patients some form of alternative medicine. The number of hospitals
offering alternative therapies nearly doubled from 1998 to 2000,
according to a survey by the American Hospital Association." 1
How
Can We Help?
The
physicians at the Centre for Preventive Medicine can help you to look
better and to feel better:
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By
recognizing your individual makeup and needs
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By
recommending safe, non-surgical therapies
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By
providing you with information regarding health care options
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By
helping you develop a personal health plan in order to prevent
disease and disability
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"If you
escape one of the childhood diseases, then by the time you're 50, eighty
percent of how well and how long you live is under your control."
Michael
F. Rolzen MD
How
Much Does It Cost?
Many of the
services we offer to patients are not covered by Alberta Health or by
private insurance plans. A one-hour consultation with one of our
physicians is $400.00. Some laboratory tests and examinations are
covered by Alberta Health Care or by your private insurer. We will be
happy to discuss our fee(s) with you at your first consultation with us,
and you will be provided with an estimate for any further costs.
Emerging
Technology
We
continue to investigate emerging technology for treatments that may
improve your long-term health and wellness. Our physicians attend
bi-yearly International Scientific Conferences on complementary
medicine, anti-aging and longevity medicine and functional medicine.
Take
Charge of Your Health!
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Source: The
Fraser Institute Website
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