Challenging new MBA guidelines on IM

As many of you may be aware the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) has commenced a public consultation on new guidelines for ‘complementary and unconventional medicine and emerging treatments‘.  In the rationale to these guidelines integrative medicine (IM), and AIMA, are specifically mentioned.  Our concern is that, if adopted, these guidelines and the associated discussion paper/rationale would create a 2 […]

AIMA Interprofessional communications module

The AIMA Interprofessional Communications Working Group (AICWG) was formed at the AIMA conference in Sydney in 2016 following a session on how to foster and facilitate better communication between doctors and other practitioners. Since then the working group – comprised of doctors, academics and complementary and natural health practitioners – has been collaborating to create a communications tool to assist in clear, relevant communications between medical professionals. We’re delighted to announce that the AICWG have recently completed the ‘Interprofessional Communication AIMA Guiding Principles for Letter Writing’ which is ready to be sent out for public consultation. (Watch this space for notice of the consultation process)…

AUCKLAND MONTHLY MEETINGS – MARCH 2019

AIMA Auckland Monthly Meetings offer the chance to learn about a new topic of interest in the integrative medicine field as well as the opportunity to meet and network with like-minded practitioners in an informal setting. Our second meeting of the year will be … A SERIES OF INTERESTING CASES: A presentation by Integrative GP […]

Research

Evidence Based Symptomatic Relief of Cold and Flu

As the warmth of autumn wanes into winter, individuals steer their attention towards natural medicine interventions to deliver relief from cold and flu symptoms. Evidence-based natural medicines not only promote the resolution of symptoms, but also improve immune resilience and surveillance. Several herbal extracts and nutrients reinforce immune function, offering support to individuals at a higher risk of colds and flu; reducing time lost to fighting infection. As integrative practitioners you are subsequently well positioned to provide comprehensive care for your patients this cold and flu season.