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July 2017 | Volume 6 | Issue 2 | ISSN: 2167-0412 conferenceseries.com 1063rd Conference Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Proceedings of Annual Meeting on Naturopathic Physicians & Acupuncturists July 24-26, 2017 Melbourne, Australia Supporting Partners Conference Series One Commerce Center-1201 Kemp House, 152 City Road Orange St. #600, Wilmington, Zip 19899, Delaware, USA London EC1V 2NX, UK Toll Free: Japan: 81-345780247 | Singapore: +65 8008526126 | USA/Canada: 1-800-216-6499 | UK: 0-800-098-8455 General Number: 1-650-889-4686 Email: [email protected] conferenceseries.com conferenceseries.com 1063rd Conference Annual Meeting on Naturopathic Physicians & Acupuncturists July 24-26, 2017 Melbourne, Australia Keynote Forum (Day 1) Page 15 Jason Mallia, Med Aromat Plants 2017, 6:2 (Suppl) conferenceseries.com DOI: 10.4172/2167-0412-C1-007 Annual Meeting on Naturopathic Physicians & Acupuncturists July 24-26, 2017 Melbourne, Australia Jason Mallia Integrated Health, Australia Management of chronic conditions using an integrative, genetic and blood type approach he objective of this clinical research study is to examine components of integrative medicine in order to help the clinician Tto understand its benefits, limitations and application in chronic health conditions such as cancer and autoimmune disease. With the rise in chronic health conditions worldwide the author examines an approach to such conditions using a genetic and blood type approach. This study was performed to outline why there is a need for such an approach and how it is possible. A practical clinical approach has been used to demonstrate how this is possible in modern day practice. A description of various systems are given and utilized in and integrative approach to chronic disease, also to indicate when an intervention is required in an integrative health care system. The foundation of the approach utilizes a genetic and blood type approach specific to the individual’s requirements for greater clinical outcomes. Another aim is to help clinicians to decide whether an integrative or specialist approach is necessary for a patient’s best prognosis. Multiple case studies are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the approach. Biography Jason Mallia is the Founder, Director and Principle Clinician of Integrated Health Australia. He is an accredited Naturopathic Clinician, registered Acupuncturist and accredited Doctor of Integrative Medicine Practitioner (USA) having received accreditation in Australia, USA and other countries worldwide. He is also an accredited Homoeopath, Medical Herbalist, Clinical Nutritionist and Musculoskeletal Therapist. He is one of Australia’s most qualified Integrative Natural Medicine and considered one of Australia`s leading Naturopath Practitioners with over 17 years of experience as Healthcare Professional and a background in all major natural medicine modalities including training in naturopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture and herbal medicine. Recently he has received his Doctorate of Philosophy in Integrative Medicine. [email protected] Notes: Med Aromat Plants Volume 6, Issue 2 (Suppl) ISSN: 2167-0412 MAP, an open access journal Naturopathy 2017 July 24-26, 2017 Page 16 Serg Mezhov, Med Aromat Plants 2017, 6:2 (Suppl) conferenceseries.com DOI: 10.4172/2167-0412-C1-007 Annual Meeting on Naturopathic Physicians & Acupuncturists July 24-26, 2017 Melbourne, Australia Serg Mezhov Acupuncture Association of Victoria, Australia Acupuncture controversy: false or true? Observation on studying of the applications in muscular- skeletal disorders his a study of development in research based on observation ICMART, WFAS, ICTAM and ISRPRM materials for the period Tfrom1975 to 2013. Few things were triggered out to look at all this matter like and controversial advice on combination of Acupuncture treatment and Manipulative therapies( WFAS 2001, ICTAM 2013), as well as depth of needle inserting in case of Muscular-skeleton cases of problems( WFAS 2000, ICTAM 2013) as a most standing out. Also previous experience of different physiological explanations of phenomena of Acupuncture and trails of Physiological- anatomical systematization on theory of Acupuncture and TCM, by scientific research has been done in time to prove its reasoning, and finally substitution of the old methods (Vogralick 1976), like Moxa use and Finger pressure with new technology based introductions (Laser, Electro- magnetic etc) Relevantly, the amount of studies on Acupuncture itself, is much bigger then on Tui- Na or Moxibuction or any other type of point approach to the body. Through observation of Congresses and Conferences in all those years we can clear see tendency to research more detailed process of micro-structures of the tissue then look at the levels of general body reaction. From simply empirical observation, as it was when Point therapy was formed, we intend to see micro- changes with out conclusion of whole picture of the physiological transitions of the body (ISPRM 2007). First of all let’s take the fact of non specific description of the point itself. In many studies we can see that there are many tissues can be found in the point structure, by certain locations, as they can be completely missing in different cases of the point locations. Secondly, combination of the methods to work on the points are greatly ignored or missed to favor one approach of the study. Therefore, we can also observe many developments in trying to explain different anatomical platforms which are the treatments going to be based on. There were trials to explain phenomena of Acupuncture based on Nerve System of the body( Vogralick 1976), then skin electricity conduct system ( WFAS 2000), then bioelectricity of the human body as whole(WFAS 2007), photo genesis of the cell and so on. None of that trails yet succeed to explain fully or substitute Ancient Chinese system of explanation theory of TCM. That is where we have to remember initial formation of this Theory and get to few conclusions for further study reference. Biography Serg Mezhov, has been practicing different modalities Eastern as well Western medicine from 1979 back in Soviet Union until it’s end and then up till now in Melbourne, Australia. He is disciple of Lee family acupuncture tradition and has major interest in Spinal column disorders. [email protected] Notes: Med Aromat Plants Volume 6, Issue 2 (Suppl) ISSN: 2167-0412 MAP, an open access journal Naturopathy 2017 July 24-26, 2017 Page 17 Faris AlHajri, Med Aromat Plants 2017, 6:2 (Suppl) conferenceseries.com DOI: 10.4172/2167-0412-C1-007 Annual Meeting on Naturopathic Physicians & Acupuncturists July 24-26, 2017 Melbourne, Australia Faris AlHajri AlHajri Holistic Health & Wellness LLC, USA Holistic Health, Water Therapy - Aqua Calidum Therapy (ACT) qua Calidum Therapy-ACT (known as Hot water therapy), is new Holistic Health approach as a toxic free, harmless Asacred, distilled and boiled universal solvent (water), as discovered by the Author and his extensive personal researches he conducted for the past nine years. Aqua Calidum Therapy comes with various modalities, such as Therapeutic Methods of Drinking Hot Water, the most efficient and essential, Hydrothermal Compress Therapy, Hydrothermal Steam Therapy, etc. Hot Water Therapy kills harmful bacteria, neutralize toxins and melt the fat deposits inside our bodies. It it the source of Fetal Development, due to the fact it is the only source of essential elements the human body needs to maintain healthy cells, and overall health in all aspects; physically, Emotionally, Mentally and Spiritually.No human being could ever complete his fetal growth before birth, without the presence of this miracle natural liquid with its temperature above the body’s normal temperature of the expectant mother. No human being ever interferes to make this crystal look “Aqua Thermal”, it all occurs naturally and there a new miracle creature takes place from just a single cell, reaching between 2.9 to 38 trillion cells at the time of birth. These cells keep growing with age, up to 100 trillion cells in an adult human body.Every single cell frequently maintains an equilibrium of a biologic fuel that it depends on, to maintain new cells growth and falling off of dead cells. This fuel is composed of FEEL’s (Four Essential Elements of Life); namely made up of WOHE (Water, Oxygen, Hydrogen and Energy needed at the same time to keep the cycle of cells development proficiently in revolutionizing the human’s PEMS Aspects (Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Emotional). Biography Faris AlHajri-PhD(AM), is an expert, international speaker and discoverer of Aqua Calidum Therapy-ACT (known as Hot Water Therapy). He received Health Excellence Award. He presented his papers in (6) International Conferences, was interviewed by (74) various Media and has conducted (54) lectures in Universities, Colleges, Health Organizations, Schools, and Public; in USA, UK, Philippines, India, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates. He authored two books; “Hot Water Miracles”; “Well-Being Values”, displayed in (6) international Book Fairs;New York, London, Frankfurt, Beijing, etc.. He is the Honorary Advisor/Patron of World Yoga Foundation (India), and Sandhya Maarga Holistic Living Academy (Malaysia). [email protected] Notes: Med Aromat Plants Volume 6, Issue 2 (Suppl) ISSN: 2167-0412 MAP, an open access journal Naturopathy 2017 July 24-26, 2017 Page 18 conferenceseries.com conferenceseries.com 1063rd Conference Annual
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