Definitions
Here are a few definitions to help explain how we practice
Conventional medicine is built on the diagnosis/treatment model of
health.  In many ways, conventional medicine divides people into  
in each of these organ systems.  Often pharmaceuticals are then
prescribed determined by the patient's diagnosis.  Conventional
medicine often has difficulty approaching patient's without a
diagnosis.


to patient care in which the patient's approach multiple biochemical and immunologic systems which interact to affect multiple biochemical and
immunologic systems which interact to affect immunologic systems which
interact to affect patients' feelings of well-interact to affect patients' feelings
of well-being and their ability to patients' feelings of well-being and their
ability to function. Functional being and their ability to function. Functional
balance is determined by a function. Functional balance is determined by a
combination of balance is determined by a combination of genetics,
nutrition, and toxin combination of genetics, nutrition, and toxin exposure.
Interventions genetics, nutrition, and toxin exposure. Interventions used in
exposure. Interventions used in integrative medicine include specific in
integrative medicine include specific biochemical testing, nutritional
integrative medicine include specific biochemical testing, nutritional
biochemical testing, nutritional supplementation and manipulation, and
herbal medications.
supplementation and manipulation, and herbal medications.
herbal medications.


Alternative medicine considers the role of  non-biomedical therapies,
such as energy therapy, acupuncture, massage, etc., in the
maintenance of optimal function.

Integrative medicine is holistic, drawing from each of the above to
provide an individualized, and hopefully more effective, approach for
each patient.

Autism is a word describing the behavior of some children.  The
behaviors include marked deficiencies in language and social
interaction together with abnormal interests and behaviors.  In my
opinion, autism is a description and not a diagnosis.  About half of
children with autism have mental retardation and seizures, and a few
have identifiable genetic abnormalities such as Fragile X Syndrome.
Clearly, many different genetic and environmental factors influence
development and behavior and a limited therapeutic approach is likely
to have limited therapeutic impact.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified(PDD-NOS)
or autism spectrum disorder (ASD): PDD-NOS describes children with
autism-like symptoms, but not enough symptoms to be called autism.

Asperger syndrome is a distinct pattern of phenomena characterized
by relatively normal language development, deficiencies in social
function, unusual interests, and clumsiness. Asperger Syndrome can
be associated with other identifiable conditions such as ADD, anxiety,
and depression.

ADD/ADHD is called "Attention Deficit Disorder with or without
hyperactivity". A more appropriate name would be "Attention
Dysregulation Disorder". Like autism, ADD is defined by symptoms,
and probably reflects a variety of conditions that interfere with
effective regulation of the brain. About 80% of children and adults
satisfying criteria for ADD will benefit from treatment with stimulants
such as Ritalin or Adderall with significant improvements in function.
Less well studied are approaches involving dietary changes and
nutritional supplementation.  The most serious and common
complication of ADD is failure, and early failure can have a significant
impact on the rest of a child's life.

Behavioral disorders are defined as behaviors that result from
interactions between the child and his environment.  They are a
reflection of temperament, tolerance of environmental stimulation, and
parenting style. The understanding of behavioral disorders depends
on the accurate observation of the circumstance surrounding the
behavior and the emotion exhibited by the child. Behavioral disorders
often respond to parenting coaching, sensory interventions, and
possibly modulation of temperament with supplements, nutritional
interventions, or medication.