INSOM - Indian Society for OrthoMolecular Medicine is dedicated to the advancement of orthomolecular
medicine in India and internationally. It educates the public and
health professionals on the benefits and practice of an orthomolecular
approach to health. We are a not-for-Profit Organization led by eminent Doctors and Healthcare professionals. We are the Indian affiliate of the ISOM - International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine - http://www.orthomed.org/isom/isomsocieties.html.
Two-time Nobel Prize winner, and molecular biologist, Linus Pauling,
Ph.D.,coined the term "Orthomolecular" (Right Molecule) in his 1968 article
"Orthomolecular Psychiatry" in the journal "Science."
The purpose of the Society is to further
the advancement of orthomolecular
medicine throughout the world, to raise
awareness of this rapidly growing and cost
effective practice of health care, and to
unite the many and various groups already
operating in this field.
The Society serves to educate health
professionals and the public in the benefits
and practice of orthomolecular medicine
through publications, conferences and
seminars. We have plans to introduce a Master
Certification Program in Orthomolecular Medicine
soon for Physicians and Health-care Professionals.
Orthomolecular Medicine describes the
practice of using the most appropriate
nutrients, including vitamins, minerals,
and other essential compounds, in the
most therapeutic amounts, according to an
individual’s particular biochemical requirements
to establish optimum health. The
term “orthomolecular” was first used by
Linus Pauling, Ph.D., in his ground-breaking
article in Science in 1968.
Orthomolecular medicine is a scientifically-based approach to healing
the body and preventing the onset of illness by balancing substances
natural to the body through diet and dietary supplements.
Many
modern illnesses are linked to molecular imbalances caused by vitamin
and nutrient deficiencies or excesses. Orthomolecular science allows
individuals to identify natural imbalances in their biochemical makeup
and use vitamins and nutrients to correct the imbalance.
Literally
translated, "orthomolecular" means "to right or correct a molecule" and
what's right will differ for every individual. An orthomolecular
practitioner can help determine the appropriate level of vitamins and
nutrients to optimize your health.
Since 1968, orthomolecular
care has helped thousands of people around the world prevent and treat
many of today's severe illnesses and conditions including:
- Autism
- Schizophrenia
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Huntington's Disease
- Bi-polar Disorder
- Cancer
- Shingles
... and many more
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