What You Must Know About Healing Your Thyroid with Dr. Chris Meletis
Dr. Meletis, a Naturopathic Physician, served as the Chief Medical Officer and Dean of Naturopathic Medicine for the National College of Natural Medicine(NCNM) for seven years and subsequently served as the NCNM's Senior Science Officer. In his many roles, he represented the NCNM in the areas of scientific publication, media relations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) and state mandated pain management program participation, and public lectures. Through the NCNM he also serves as an Oregon Health Science University (OHSU) National Institute of Health grant ambassador.
Dr. Meletis is an internationally recognized expert in his field. He is the author of 18 books, including Herbs and Nutrients for the Mind (Greenwood Publishing), Enhancing Fertility: A Couples Guide to Natural Approaches (Basic Health Publications), and Natural Medicine Interactions—The Safe Use of Natural Medicine (Eclectic Medical Publications). In addition, he is author of more than 200 nationally published health and wellness articles. Dr. Meletis is frequently called upon to lecture on various topics including metabolic syndrome, women's health, cardiovascular health and herb/drug interactions. His expertise also came into play during the formulation of various products for more than a dozen national and international nutritional supplement companies.
Recently, Dr. Meletis has expanded his outreach to become the Executive Director and Officer of Academic Affairs for the Institute of Healthy Aging (IHA). Dr. Meletis' extensive experience as a Dean and Chief Medical Officer for the NCNM, the oldest four-year post baccalaureate school of naturopathic medicine, makes him uniquely qualified to guide the IHA in its mission of empowering and educating individuals on the scientifically and clinically relevant steps essential to the healthy aging process.