: About Me

Dr. Pamela Avery provides a wealth of expertise and unique credentials. After practicing traditional anesthesiology as a Board Certified Anesthesiologist, she discovered the importance and mastered the implementation of several integrative therapeutic modalities. She completed a post doctoral fellowship in pain management at the University of Wisconsin and training in Acupuncture at University of California- Los Angeles. Most recently, Dr. Avery trained in the new field of Mind Body Medicine under Dr. Jim Gordon, Chairman of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

In a consultative private practice in Madison, WI, she integrated nutrition, acupuncture, massage, meditation, guided imagery and movement therapies to help patients develop individualized treatment plans. Patients including children and athletes throughout the region sought her integrative expertise for asthma, depression, irritable bowel syndrome and chronic pain.

Dr. Avery has authored numerous articles, special reports and gives lectures throughout the country. Recently, Dr. Avery has developed a 6 step lifestyle system for managing chronic pain. Entitled "Live Pain Free! 6 Steps to a Pain Free Life", the book, workbook and audios can be found at www.pamaverymd.com/livepainfree.html. As "The Natural MD", she writes a free weekly E-zine titled "Natural Solutions" that can be found at www.the-natural-md.com.

Dr. Avery received her MD at the University of Oklahoma and completed a general anesthesia residency at the University of Wisconsin- Madison where she also served as Chief Resident. In addition, she served as an attending physician for the University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine Pain Clinic. Dr. Pam Avery serves on the clinical faculty as well as on the advisory board of a large nutraceutical company for health professionals.

My passion is ...

learning and sharing what I learn with others to improve their lives.

I know too much about ...

a lot of different things!

My parents always told me ...

play nice and be polite.

My childhood ambition ...

was to become a doctor!

My favorite memory ...

is riding in the back of a pick-up truck in the Dominican Republic to go swimming in the mountain river!

Why I write ...

to help spread the word on health and wellness!

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

the political campaigns!

My first job ...

was as a field hand on my father's farm.

My best moment ...

was giving birth to my son and daughter that I love dearly.

My inspiration ...

is Nancy Drew! That girl knew how to solve a mystery!

Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements The truth about dietary supplements

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Are you like many of my patients? Despite your best efforts, do you find that you have difficulty actually consuming as many fruits and vegetables as you know you should? Do you have trouble consuming even 2-3 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables a day? Would 8 - 9 servings a day be impossible? Do you wonder what's wrong with "Wonder Bread"? Are you confused about supplements? When you go into the vitamin section are you overwhelmed with options and unsure exactly what you need? Are your cupboards full of vitamins but you can't remember what they are supposed to do? Have you heard that ...

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