The UltraMind Solution (137 page)
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Authors: Mark Hyman
Integrative and Functional Medicine Practitioner Referrals
Finding a doctor or practitioner who can work with you as a partner is often not a simple or easy task, but there are more and more practitioners who apply the principles of Functional and Integrative Medicine in their practices. I have provided a list of organizations that can help you find a practitioner to help guide you. However, the background, training, and scope of practice differ considerably from person to person. Therefore you still must thoroughly investigate each practitioner’s level of knowledge, training, skill, and scope of practice. This information is presented to start you on your inquiry. It is still your responsibility to fully investigate the qualifications and training of the practitioner you choose.
The Institute for Functional Medicine
(800) 228-0622
www.functionalmedicine.org
The Institute for Functional Medicine is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to training health professionals in the principles and practice of Functional Medicine. Functional Medicine is a science-based healthcare approach that assesses and treats underlying causes of illness through individually tailored therapies to restore health and improve function. It is the medicine of the future.
The Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine
The Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine includes forty-one highly esteemed academic medical centers dedicated to research, education, and clinical care in Integrative Medicine.
The Center for Mind-Body Medicine
The Center for Mind-Body Medicine is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to reviving the spirit and transforming the practice of medicine. The center works to create a more effective, comprehensive, and compassionate model of health care and health education. The center model combines the precision of modern science with the wisdom of the world’s healing traditions, to help health professionals heal themselves, their patients and clients, and their communities.
American College for Advancement in Medicine
(800) 532-3688
www.acam.org
Autism Research Institute
American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA)
International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine
Website resource for practitioners
www.orthomolecular.org
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
American Dietetic Association
Nutrition in Complementary Care (NCC)
www.complementarynutrition.org
National Association of Nutrition Professionals
Brain Exercise Tools
Brain Age
Brain Age is a Nintendo DS brain exercise tool that exercises your mind with word puzzles, memory games, math problems, and more to keep your brain active and healthy.
The Healthy Brain Kit
By Andrew Weil and Gary Small
Clinically proven tools to boost your memory, sharpen your mind, and keep your brain young.
Heavy Metal Toxicity
American Board of Clinical Metal Toxicology
Amalgam Removal
International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology
American Academy of Biological Dentistry
Relaxation Sources
Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., a pioneer in mind-body medicine and bringing mindfulness tools to medical centers, has a wonderful guided mindfulness audio program. I recommend his program called Series 3.
Healing Rhythms
Healing Rhythms is a personal training tool that uses your body’s own biometrics to teach you stress management and relaxation techniques for a more balanced lifestyle.
Belleruth Naparastek’s Guided Imagery Center
Academy for Guided Imagery
www.academyforguidedimagery.com
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine
Tools for Relaxation and Healing
emWave Personal Stress Reliever
A scientifically validated stress relief technology to help you balance your emotions, mind, and body using the science of heart-rate variability.
Resperate
A small personal biofeedback device to train yourself to relax.
Northern Light Technologies
www.northernlighttechnologies.com
Light therapy is a simple, medically recognized, efficient treatment to fight Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the milder winter blues, and some sleep disorders.
Sunlight Saunas (source of far-infrared saunas)
Restorative and Educational Retreats
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
Omega Institute
Shambhala Mountain Center
THE ULTRAMIND SOLUTION COMPANION GUIDE
TO BOOST YOUR SUCCESS
I believe that clear, complete instructions in the plan are necessary for achieving an UltraMind. I also believe that much more detail and guidance are necessary than can be provided in a book. That is why I have created a FREE online companion workbook to help you succeed. It is
The UltraMind Solution Companion Guide
. It contains additional resources and tools you need to succeed, including:
Recipes
—A delicious collection of nourishing recipes that will allow you to follow the exact healthy eating plan outlined in
The UltraMind Solution.
—A handy list of everything you need to shop for based on the recipes provided, including the foods you should enjoy and the foods you should stay away from.
—A handy set of charts so you can track how much your mind, body, and spirit improve as you progress through this program. It’s important for you not only to feel better but to see how much progress you’ve made.
—A series of checklists that will allow you to easily keep track of all the steps you should take during the preparation phase, the actual six-week program itself, what to do afterward, shopping lists, and more, so you can track the progress that you’ve made.
—For those of you who seek medical care, this important section will outline a series of advanced tests that your doctor can order to help better pinpoint the underlying cause of your health problems.