PCIM 'Heart' Seminar  - Helen Cooke on culinary interventions and Kitchen on Prescription
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Date: 09/11/2015

PCIM SEMINAR OCT 16: HEALTHY CITY WEEK 2015 

Presentation by PCIM Nutrition lead Helen Cooke on culinary interventions and Kitchen on Prescription.

"IM approaches for a healthy heart" was organised by the Portland Centre in collaboration with the College of Medicine. 

This half-day seminar was aimed at healthcare professionals interested in finding out more about cardiovascular health from an Integrative Medicine (IM) perspective. IM is a holistic, evidence-based approach which makes intelligent use of all available therapeutic choices to achieve optimal health and resilience for our patients. This includes conventional medical therapies as well as other modalities centered around lifestyle and mind-body techniques like mindfulness and Tai Chi.  

Speakers at the seminar included Dr Diane Bruce (consultant cardiologists) and Dr Andrew Morrice (GP), along with patients who have benefited from an integrative approach. There were also presentations from holistic practitioners as well as the CEO of the Portland Centre for Integrative Medicine (PCIM), Dr Elizabeth Thompson.  

There was an emphasis on practical tips/strategies to use with patients and self-care initiatives which will mean clinicians left the session with a better understanding of what IM can offer and better able to manage the patients they see every day.  

For more, see http://www.portlandcentre.healthcare.

(Video recordings by Ecomedia Collective http://www.ecomediauk.com)