Providence Cancer Center Experts Help to Navigate the Supplement Jungle

March 12, 2009

WHAT: How much vitamin E is the right amount? Can echinacea prevent colds? Are antioxidant supplements harmful? Are antioxidant supplements harmful? Is eating fish better than taking fish oil pills? Experts from Providence Integrative Medicine Program will help you navigate the supplement jungle at this free lecture: Making Your Way Through the Supplement Jungle: Straight Talk About Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs.

WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Thursday
March 19, 2009

WHERE: Providence Portland Medical Center
Cancer Center amphitheatre
4805 N.E. Glisan St., Portland
Free parking

DETAILS: Join Miles Hassell, M.D., and Cindy Reuter, N.D., L.Ac., MSOM, R.D., for a lively discussion about nutritional supplements, including the medical evidence on taking supplements and eating right for better health, and all the basics, from FDA approval guidelines to understanding labels.

Dr. Hassell specializes in patient-directed, noninvasive, non-pharmacological approaches to medicine. His therapies emphasize natural approaches such as exercise, diet and natural medicines. Dr. Reuter earned her medical degree in naturopathic medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, is a registered dietician, is trained in Chinese medicine and licensed in acupuncture.

Providence Integrative Medicine complements conventional medicine with safe, evidence-based and cost-effective therapies to optimize health and well-being The Integrative Medicine Program within Providence Cancer Center gives patients information and guidance about complementary medicine. Patients learn about evidence-based interventions that they can implement themselves.

There is no cost to attend this forum. Space is limited; please register to reserve a seat. For more information or to register call Providence Resource Line at 503-574-6595 or register online at www.providence.org/classes.