Consensus Document on Complimentary Medicine and Cardiology

In July of 2005 the first consensus paper published on the evidence and justification for integrating complimentary medicine (including mind-body therapies) into cardiology was published. This important paper has 16 expert authors and is FREE FULL TEXT on line in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (see citation below in italics). This paper is the only thorough peer review (37 pages) of this subject and is necessary reading for anyone wishing to bring mind-body medicine into physician offices and/or acquire referrals from health care providers. The only shortcoming is the nearly complete absence of yoga-based therapies and some related mindful exercise disciplines. The nutrition and supplements and spirituality sections are outstanding and each section includes recommendations based on the strength of research evidence.

Integrating Complementary Medicine Into Cardiovascular Medicine
A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation Task Force on Clinical Expert Consensus Documents (Writing Committee to Develop an Expert Consensus Document on Complementary and Integrative Medicine) reference: Journal of The Am Coll Cardiol, 2005; 46:184-221
This paper includes sections on Nutrition and Supplements (very thorough), Mind Body Medicine, Acupuncture, Bioenergetics, Spirituality/Intentionality, etc. and many important references.