11 Integrative Medicine Breakthroughs Of 2011

11 Integrative Medicine Breakthroughs Of 2011

It's been a year of big breakthroughs in integrative medicine, the approach that combines Western or allopathic medicine with complementary practices. So much so that Prevention magazine recently declared us to be in the midst of a "health care revolution" as ever more doctors work elements like yoga, acupuncture and mindfulness into more, quote, traditional care.

So we rounded up 11 of the moments we think stood out most in 2011 -- moments that thrust the spotlight on the potential benefits of adopting a more integrative approach when it comes to your health.

And of course, here's to many more of them in a safe, happy 2012!

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11 Integrative Medicine Breakthroughs of 2011

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