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INTRODUCTIONS, PLEASE!
Dr. Edelberg, board certified in Internal Medicine in 1974,
began incorporating alternative therapies into his practice
during the 1980’s. Since founding the parent company
of WholeHealth Chicago in 1993, he has become nationally
recognized as one of the pioneers of integrative medicine,
a new specialty combining conventional medicine with alternative
therapies. Author of numerous articles and editor of five
books on integrative medicine; look for his latest book, “The Triple Whammy Cure”
(Free Press, January, 2006). |
SHOULD
I SEE HIM? YES…
If you have any longstanding medical problem or symptoms
which have not been diagnosed or treated to your satisfaction.
If you are on medications for any condition which worry
you about side effects and you want to know if alternative
therapies are available.
If you have a medical condition that is being treated to
your satisfaction elsewhere, but are curious if alternative
therapies might be effective.
If you believe you have one of the conditions regarded as
controversial or ‘non-existent’ by many physicians.
These include: fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, candida overgrowth,
low blood sugar, hidden food allergies, intestinal parasites,
chemical sensitivities, heavy metal poisoning, adrenal gland
exhaustion and mildly underactive thyroid gland.
If you wish to see a primary care physician who will focus on wellness,
disease prevention, and slowing down the inevitable process
of getting older.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
A very detailed initial visit, focusing on you as a unique
individual, aimed to determine why and how a change in your
health first began to appear.
A physical examination, with a discussion about appropriate
diagnostic tests, if any are needed.
A talk about the ‘mechanics’ of your specific
condition. Why you are feeling the way you do, and what
you might expect from conventional, nutritional, and alternative
therapies.
The creation of an individualized "Healing Path"
a patient-physician partnership summary of Dr. Edelberg’s
recommendations, both conventional and alternative, including
reading lists, dietary changes, and referrals to other practitioners.
OTHER SERVICES
When needed, referrals to conventional specialists at the
city’s major medical centers who are respectful of
alternative therapies.
AVAILABILITY
Monday through Thursday
24-hour on-call availability via e-mail
FROM DR. EDELBERG….
"With virtually any health condition, it’s vital
to understand how significantly your lifestyle choices and
the biographical events in your life influence your state
of well-being. Many times, just making a few positive changes
will jumpstart your ‘factory-installed’ systems
of self-healing."
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