Welcome to the launch of Integrative Medicine for Women and Children! This dynamic site is dedicated to providing education and reliable information on a wide range of natural health and medical topics in women's health, gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics.

Women's Health

Women visit health professionals and use botanical and nutritional supplements more than any other population. Natural alternatives or adjuncts to conventional treatments for everything from PMS to nausea in pregnancy, menopausal symptom, heart health, bone disease prevention, and even cancer have gained increasing popularity. But are these choices safe and effective? How do women know what to take? What about combining herbs and supplements with medications? How do health professionals advise patients on the safe use of natural therapies? This website is a resource for women and health professionals attempting to sort through the maze of information on natural medicine for women.

Pediatric Health

Along with awareness over the importance of healthy diet, organic food, and eco-consciousness, parents are increasingly turning toward natural therapies as alternatives to common pediatric health concerns, for example, colds, rashes, and even vaccinations. Are there safe alternatives for treating common pediatric complaints? Are vaccines dangerous? This website is a resource for parents and pediatric care providers seeking accurate information on these and other pediatric health topics.

Integrative Medicine

Integrative Medicine is the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.

- Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine (2005).