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About Dr. Carlston

Michael Carlston is an internationally recognized authority in the integration of conventional and complementary medicine. He pioneered and developed integrative medicine education programs for medical students and practicing physicians. An editorial board member of the Journal of The International Society of Sports Nutrition, Dr. Carlston provides medical care at sporting events ranging from youth soccer to the Boston Marathon and USA Olympic Marathon Trials. Honored as one of the Outstanding Bay Area Physicians and the Best General Physician in Sonoma County, Dr. Carlston is a highly respected clinician with over 30 years experience.

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Praise for Better Than Medicines:

I wish all of my patients would read and heed this book. It presents a common sense approach to living in a way that can help make and keep you healthy. Some modalities may be new to some readers, but Dr. Carlston explains their rationale and use clearly and helpfully. Then again, if all my patients read this I might have a lot fewer patients! Andrea Gordon, MD, Director of Integrative Medicine, Tufts University Family Medicine Residency Program at Cambridge Health Alliance

Wise words from an experienced and trustworthy physician, reflecting a common sense approach to wellness that gives results. Dr. Carlston has been my go-­‐to resource for practical and reliable health guidance for years. In addition to his incorporating an array of healing modalities, Michael writes and presents with an insightful humor, making his prescriptions easy to take! Brent BecVar, MS, Director, Vedic Counseling Program, Chopra Center for Well Being

This practical, well researched, and entertaining book—served in healthy, easy-­‐to-­digest portions—meets our millennial needs. Feast on it! Janice Mancuso, Creator, The Osler Symposia

A well written book about taking charge of your own health. Dr. Carlston has given us a clear roadmap to better health via 10 common sense habits that each of us can bring to bear in our daily lives to increase well being now and into the future……..There is a mountain of supporting data along with a penetrating analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of our current approach to health in the US.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants to take control of their well being, get healthy, and/or stay that way. Amazon reviewer.
This book is fascinating and a bit horrifying by turns, and entirely useful. Dr. Carlston, a well-­respected medical doctor and homeopathic doctor, presents ten changes you can make in your lifestyle, and gives compelling reasons for making those changes.
He tells you why those changes are important and what the effect of making those changes (or not making them) can be. Dr Carlston speaks encouragingly about how making these changes can be fun. He says that even if you just make a few changes, you can be that much healthier.

In addition to the chapters on the ten essential health habits, Dr. Carlston has several useful chapters on complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), including advice for physicians and patients on how to evaluate a CAM practitioner. Amazon reviewer

Common Questions about Better Than Medicines and Dr. Carlston

1. Why did you decide to write this book?
2. Why do you think it is important for people to read this book?
3. What are the essential health habits?
4. You recommend that people change their habits, but that is hard to do. Do you have any advice to make them more successful?
5. Why don’t doctors focus on health habits if they are so important?
6. You utilize some forms of what might be called alternative medicines. Why did you decide to practice medicine in that way?
7. Has the response (public and from the medical profession) towards alternative medicines changed over your time practicing this type of medicine?
8. When people have a serious illness, don’t they really need conventional medicines?
9. It seems like every week the news media announces a medical discovery that contradicts last week’s new medical discovery. How can the average person evaluate these contradictory claims?
10. The vaccination debate has been quite controversial over the last year as the outbreak of measles brought this issue to the forefront. What do you think about this debate, and what is your opinion about vaccines?
11. What is the single most important step you wish everyone would take to improve their health or life-style?