BRENT BAUER

Integrative Medicine and Stress Management-

An evidence-based view of therapies that work and how to incorporate them into daily living.

Presented by Dr. Brent Bauer

Tuesday, November 16, 2010
8--9:30 AM

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Current estimates suggest that between 50-60% of US adults have used complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for their healthcare.  As research has continued to grow, many of these CAM therapies have been integrated into conventional medical practice.  The blending of the best of conventional and CAM practices has been called "integrative medicine".  Dr. Bauer will highlight some of the research that is occurring at Mayo and how this research is changing practice.  He will also discuss ways in which patients can be helped to make informed choices in regards to the use of these therapies.

Dr. Brent Bauer is board-certified in Internal Medicine, an Associate Professor of Medicine and has been on staff at Mayo Clinic for 17 years.  His main research interest has been the scientific evaluation of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies that patients and consumers are using with increasing frequency.  He has authored several book chapters and papers on this topic, and is the Medical Editor of the Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine.    He is a member of the NIH-NCCAM special emphasis review panel and is currently collaborating on over 20 studies being conducted at Mayo Clinic evaluating CAM therapies ranging from acupuncture and meditation to massage and valerian.  His work is at the forefront of the emerging field of Integrative Medicine which combines the best of conventional medicine with the best of evidence-based complementary therapies.