UNC Kidney Center

Kidney Podcasts

Integrating Traditional and Complementary Medicine

In this podcast, Dr. Ron Falk discusses integrative medicine with Dr. Remy Coeytaux, an integrative medicine physician who practices at the Integrative Health Center of Chapel Hill, who blends traditional and complementary or alternative methods in caring for patients. Also participating in the discussion is vasculitis patient Dianne. Kidney patients, vasculitis patients, or any patient might find this conversation helpful. Topics include: What is the difference between complementary and integrative medicine? Are there scientific studies that show integrative medicine is effective? How can patients safely integrate traditional and complementary therapies? Should patients tell their doctors that they are trying complementary medicine? Is every patient a candidate for complementary medicine? How does someone find a specialist in integrative medicine? Click here to visit a related podcast on acupuncture
	Dr. Ron Falk, Director, UNC Kidney Center

	Dr. Remy Coeytaux, Director, Integrative Health Center of Chapel Hill

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