The Earth is a primary determinant of our health. Healing, while intensely personal, occurs within the context of the physical environment, as well as the community in which individuals live daily. Dr. Kreisberg teaches a course in the School of Holistic Studies, John F. Kennedy University, that considers both the ecology of health-the human impact on the environment, and the health of ecology-the impact of the environment on human health.
Sustainability is a principle that provides an ethical imperative for maintaining and supporting ourselves, our communities and the environment. Integrally minded health care requires acceptance and inclusion of the diversity of life forms in our world. Dr. Kreisberg’s class integrates aspects of nature, community and personal healing.
Green Medicine
Dr. Kreisberg writes a regular column on medicine and the environment for Integrative Medicine Clinician’s Journal. His articles are available for download at no cost.
Heath, Environment and Sustainability
In Health, Environment and Sustainability, Dr. Kreisberg asks students to use multi-media presentations to communicate local environmental health initiatives.
Symbiosis - The Journal of Ecologically Sustainable Medicine
In 2003, Dr. Kreisberg create the Journal Symbiosis. Originally, Symbiosis was a quarterly journal concerned with a broad range of issues about health care and the environment. Symbiosis explores ecological principles of healing and medicine that support a healthy relationship with the living earth. The journal’s audience is health professionals, academic institutions and libraries, students, and an educated general public. In 2006 the journal become available online, with only a single printed issue each year. Dr. Kreisberg has been the executive editor of this innovative journal since its inception and he continues to pioneer articles and ideas about health, ecology and medicine that offers cutting edge perspectives.
