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David Rakel, M.D., University of Wisconsin

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Victoria Maizes, M.D, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine

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Websites For Reliable Information?
Dr. Barrie Cassileth answers the question: 'Websites For Reliable Information?'

Difference Between Herb And Supplement?
Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic

Different Types Of Massage Techniques?
Ronald Glick, M.D., University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Combine Alternative And Conventional?
Linda A. Lee, M.D, Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine

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Daniel Monti, M.D., Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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Kathi J. Kemper, M.D., Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

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