Medical practitioners from various fields and specialties will travel to the Dallas Intercontinental Hotel the last weekend in October for the Nutritional IV Therapy Symposium (October 25-26) and Fellowship Modules (October 24-26), hosted by A4M.

The Nutritional IV Symposium will be attended by physicians, nurse practitioners and other medical professionals all looking to increase their knowledge and experience with intravenous nutritional therapies. The focus of the course will be on vitamins and minerals, amino acids, and other parenteral compounds. Speakers include Guy DaSilva, MD, founder and medical director of the DaSilva Institute of Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine. Dr. DaSilva specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, cancer therapies, chelation therapy, and IV therapies. Virginia G. Osborne, ND will also present as a key speaker. Dr. Osborne specializes in IV treatment for environmentally induced diseases, chelation, homeopathy and nutrition therapies. She is also the Clinical Medical Supervisor and IV Therapy instructor at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine & Natural Health Centers.

FAARM modules offered at this event include Module II, Module VI, Module XIX(D), and Module XX(B).

Module II- Coronary Artery will focus on hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease and metabolic syndrome and will feature presentations by George Gillson, MD, PhD; Thomas Guilliams, PhD; Mark Houston, MD, MS, ABAARM, FASP, FASH; James Roberts, MD; Pamela W. Smith, MD, MS, MPH; and Filomena Tridade, MD, MPH.

Speakers for Module VI- Functional/ Nutritional Medicine include Lena Edwards, MD, FAARM, ABAARM, FICT; Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, ND; Jack Monaco, MD; Robert Rountree, MD; Pamela W. Smith, MD, MS, MPH; and Filomena Tridade, MD, MPH.

David Haase, MD; Mark Houston, MD, MS, ABAARM, Jim LaValle, RPh, Sahar Swidan, PharmD, BCPS; and Wayne L. Westcott, PhD will present for Module XIX(D)- Sports Medicine.

Module XX(B)- Metabolic Triads B speakers include Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA; Gary Huber, DO; Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, ND; and Pamela W. Smith, MD, MS, MPH.

For more information or to register for this CME event, please visit www.a4m.com or call 1.888.997.0112.

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About the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

As a federally registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) is the world’s largest non-profit scientific society of physicians and scientists dedicated to the advancement of technology to detect, prevent, and treat aging related disease and to promote research into methods to retard and optimize the human aging process.

A4M offers exclusive membership to all medical professionals where they gain access to over two-decades of established medical expertise.  We are also dedicated to educating physician and scientists and are proud to be in our 21^st year of providing first-class continuing education conferences on anti-aging issues, regenerative and functional medicine.

To further demonstrate our commitment to the future of medicine, the shared responsibility for patient outcomes and transforming health education through innovation, we offer Board Certifications and Fellowship Training Programs in various disciplines ranging from anti-aging, regenerative and functional medicine to such disciplines as aesthetic medicine, skin cancer and stem cell therapy, in order to lead the industry by establishing best practice standards in these areas.

Hundreds of physicians, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals gathered at the Sheraton Boston Hotel September 18-21, 2013 for board certification exams, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (FAARM) modules, and the Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Symposium.

 The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) hosted over 500 healthcare practitioners this past weekend. In addition to the several lectures given by distinguished medical experts, conference attendees also got the opportunity to experience dozens of exhibition booths as well as a “mix and mingle” networking reception, sponsored by several of the exhibiting companies.

The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) hosted over 500 healthcare practitioners this past weekend. In addition to the several lectures given by distinguished medical experts, conference attendees also got the opportunity to experience dozens of exhibition booths as well as a “mix and mingle” networking reception, sponsored by several of the exhibiting companies.

Many medical professionals participated in the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM) exams as well as The American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAAHP) written exam.

The FAARM modules included in this event were Modules IV, VII, XVI(C), and VII, as part of the Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapy.

Module IV: A Metabolic and Anti-Aging Approach to Amino-Acid Fatty Acid featured presentations by Jim LaValle, PhD, CCN, ND; Ron Rothenberg, MD; Robert Rountree, MD; FAARM director Pamela Smith, MD, MS, MPH; Sahar Z. Swidan, PharmD, BCPSD; and James Wilson, ND, DC, PhD.

Module VIII: A Metabolic, Anti-Aging, and Functional Approach to Psychiatry and Cancer Therapies, Nutrition and the Athlete was led by Jim LaValle, RPh; Todd LePine, MD; Mark Rosenberg, MD; Pamela Smith, MD, MS, MPH; and Catherine Willner, MD.

Speakers for Module XVI(C): Metabolic Cardiovascular Medicine included Mimi Guarneri, MD, FACS; Joel Kahn, MD, FACP, FSCAI; Joseph Lamb, MD; Deana Minich, PhD, FACN, CN; James Roberts, MD; and Pamela Smith, MD, MS, MPH.

Integrative Cancer Therapy Modules VII: Dietary Treatments of Cancer featured Fellowship director Mark Rosenberg, MD; Dwight McKee, MD; Barry Boyd, MD; Lise Alschuler, ND; Diana Noland, RD, MPH, CCN; and Patrick Quillin, PhD, RD, CNS.

The BHRT Symposium allowed expert speakers to present on various topics relating to hormone health in men and women. Speakers included Ron Rothenberg, MD; Pamela Smith, MD, MS, MPH; Jonathan Wright, MD; Thierry Hertoghe, MD; and Jennifer Landa, MD, OB/GYN. Topics ranged from Hypothyroidism and adult hormone deficiency to sexual dysfunction and adrenal fatigue, stress and cortisol.

For more information on future A4M BHRT Symposiums or Fellowship modules, please call 1.888.997.0112 or visit www.a4m.com.

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About the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

As a federally registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) is the world’s largest non-profit scientific society of physicians and scientists dedicated to the advancement of technology to detect, prevent, and treat aging related disease and to promote research into methods to retard and optimize the human aging process.

A4M offers exclusive membership to all medical professionals where they gain access to over two-decades of established medical expertise.  We are also dedicated to educating physician and scientists and are proud to be in our 21^st year of providing first-class continuing education conferences on anti-aging issues, regenerative and functional medicine.

To further demonstrate our commitment to the future of medicine, the shared responsibility for patient outcomes and transforming health education through innovation, we offer Board Certifications and Fellowship Training Programs in various disciplines ranging from anti-aging, regenerative and functional medicine to such disciplines as aesthetic medicine, skin cancer and stem cell therapy, in order to lead the industry by establishing best practice standards in these areas.

For centuries and centuries, yoga has been a way for people to find relaxation, meditation, spirituality, and serenity. In modern times, yoga is used for exercise and health related reasons, in addition to the ancient practices of yoga. Many gyms all across the United States and across the world offer yoga classes to their members, making yoga apart of their everyday life and fitness routine. In an era obsessed with staying fit and healthy, yoga is an extremely popular way for people to get everything they need- stress relief, exercise, relaxation, spirituality, and the list goes on.

September is National Yoga Month, which means yoga studios and different organizations are expressing the importance of yoga and encouraging people to get involved and try it. YogaHealthFoundation.org explains that the month of September is a national observance designated by the Department of Health and Human Services with the intentions of educating the public about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle.

Several benefits of yoga include stress reduction, mood improvement, low risk of injury, boost in confidence, weight loss, an increase in flexibility, muscle tone and strength improvement, improvement in posture and breathing, as well as reducing the risk of developing chronic health conditions and diseases.

One of the reasons why yoga is so popular these days is that it costs little to no money. You can do yoga at home in your living room, when you travel, or in a gym or studio with fellow yogis. It’s not competitive and allows people to lose weight, get a cardio workout, and work several different muscle groups while relaxing and getting rid of stress.

YogaHealthFoundation.org offers interested individuals opportunities to try yoga, more information, education, and the chance to make a necessary lifestyle change that will benefit their health and overall well-being.