The organizations below support the Amsterdam UMC study on the self-healing capacity of people. Thanks also to the sponsors and the Fieldlabs of this research!
The Amsterdam UMC is conducting the research and is the largest academic hospital in the Netherlands with 7 research centers. The Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine is conducting groundbreaking research in the field of artificial intelligence and imaging. The Applied MR Physics research group (Aart Nederveen) focuses on developing and validating new MRI methods as biomarkers that are able to record physiological and pathological changes. All projects involve intensive collaboration with clinical experts at the Amsterdam UMC.
Aart Nederveen is a professor of Applied MR Physics at the Amsterdam UMC. His expertise is developing quantitative imaging methods. In recent years, he has increasingly used AI methods to accelerate both the acquisition and postprocessing of images. He leads various projects that are subsidized by national and international grant providers and he collaborates with a large group of physicians at home and abroad.
The Louis Bolk Institute collaborates with the Amsterdam UMC in this research. It is a non-profit knowledge institute that focuses on sustainable agriculture, nutrition and health by conducting participatory and practice-oriented research. An important theme is Integrative Medicine, a recent movement in Dutch healthcare in which the self-healing capacity and self-management of the patient play a central role. The LBI has extensive experience in conducting research in the healthcare sector and supports the Amsterdam UMC.
Some examples of research
In the past, the LBI has conducted research into the effect of implementing probiotics in elderly care on antibiotic-associated diarrhea (BMC Gasteroenterology 2020). In addition, research has been conducted into the effects of mindfulness training on stress, self-compassion and self-reflection in general practitioners (BJGP 2018). The LBI has also conducted a mapping study into the supply of complementary care in the Netherlands (EUJIM 2019).
Related studies:
Dr Herman van Wietmarschen works as a senior researcher in integrated health at the Louis Bolk Institute. He studied medical biology at Utrecht University. He received his PhD in systems biology from Leiden University. After working at TNO for 4 years, he has been working at LBI for 7 years. His goal is to connect insights from different medical systems and implement them in healthcare, in order to achieve an integrated person-centered and sustainable health ecosystem.
Field lab in the research, which means that employees participate in the research and that many of the other employees participate in the Body & Mind Vitaal program.
The Antoni van Leeuwenhoek is the hospital and research institute specialized in cancer. Since its foundation in 1913, the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek has combined the care for cancer patients with groundbreaking research. We strive for the best care for every patient. Because cancer can happen to anyone.
Involved
Our care is characterized by personal attention, warm and professional involvement and sincerity. We ensure that the treatment is tailored to the needs, wishes and preferences of our patients and together we arrive at a customized treatment.
Excellent
We strive for the best possible result, both in the care for our patients and in our research. Based on the latest proven insights, we offer the best possible treatment result and the best possible quality of life. Our researchers are committed every day to better understand how cancer develops and how we can cure it.
Groundbreaking
We are groundbreaking in our care and research. This means that, when it is in the interest of our patients, we can think and act outside the box. We are continuously looking for improvement and innovation. We think ahead and see opportunities.
The network consists of 13 affiliated communities representing over 30,000 people. All members of these communities are invited to participate in the research by ZelfOnderzoek Netwerk Nederland (ZONN). This means they can complete the questionnaires at the beginning and end of the research and email them to the Louis Bolk Institute, which organizes the data. In this way, we collect additional data on participants’ experiences and the improvements achieved within this group.
ZONN is a platform for citizen science focused on health. It highlights the self-research initiatives related to health in the Netherlands and provides support to participating communities to help them advance. ZONN aims to collaborate with its communities to develop a comprehensive toolbox for individual citizens looking to strengthen their own health research.
The ZONN communities have been working together for years. They connect by exchanging experiences, observations, findings, and data related to health. Together, they draw on extensive experience from projects that have provided valuable lessons about the functioning of healthcare and health research. In early 2023, the communities joined forces to establish ZelfOnderzoek Netwerk Nederland, the platform for citizen science in health.
Sponsor and Fieldlab. This research was made possible in part by this sponsorship! Fieldlab in the research means that employees participate in the research and that many of the other employees participate in the Body & Mind Vitaal program.
Experience the World of Plants
Join us on a Koppert Cress tour through a global landscape where gastronomy and horticulture meet. A quest for combinations of flavours and to satisfy enthusiasts with the wonders that nature has to offer us. We also believe that healthy and tasty food can make an important contribution to people’s health. That is why we also want to inspire employers to offer tasty and healthy meals to all their employees. We also make a strong effort to ensure that the costs of healthy food for employees are fully deductible as costs for employers. This is not yet the case in the Netherlands and we are committed to this.
Koppert Cress is constantly searching for natural, innovative ingredients that chefs can use to intensify the taste, aroma and presentation of their dishes. Products that meet the increasingly stringent requirements of restaurants worldwide. Cresses are freshly sprouted plants of 100% natural, aromatic plants. These plants offer a freshness and intensity in taste and aroma that is only found in young plants.
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Sponsor – This research was made possible in part by this sponsorship!
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Since 1971, Triodos Foundation has helped people to deal with money consciously and stimulated new developments. Donations play an important role in this. This ‘free money’ is perfect for new and important projects that help society, even if the results cannot always be expressed in money. Will you help?
We invest in the following areas of focus:
Food & Health
A healthy agricultural system produces food that is good for nature and people. We stimulate research and production of local, organic and seasonal food. In addition, we support education and knowledge sharing about the impact of food on our health, so that consumers can more easily choose healthy food.
Nature & biodiversity
Feel connected to nature and help us protect it
Every ecosystem must be in balance. That starts with biodiversity and healthy soil. We support ideas and projects that fight for the rights of nature, prevent further damage and protect our soil. With your donation, we will work together to create a healthy living environment for insects and soil life, which will restore the balance of the ecosystem.
Agriculture
To reconnect with nature, we need to produce food with nature. We support projects that make affordable agricultural land possible, ensure a fair price and reconnect the farmer with local citizens and nature. With your support, we work towards an ecologically, socially and economically strong agricultural system.
The Body & Mind Vitality program, which is used as an intervention program during the research, was developed by The Elements and is continuously further developed based on our practical experiences. We also contribute as a sponsor to the costs of the research program.
The Elements mission is to support people to activate their self-healing capacity and increase their natural resistance, in order to improve their own health and vitality. The online Body & Mind Vitaal program is based on the following pillars: awareness, relaxation, inspiration and action. It is an integral program that offers participants structure and support.
We want to inspire and help as many people as possible to take back control of their health and find their vitality. As a result, their energy and health will increase and they will be able to experience more pleasure in their daily life and work. That is why we now want to give the whole of the Netherlands the opportunity to participate for free until the end of April 2025, so that you can experience for yourself what this program means for you.
And we also want to inspire employers to actively support their employees. With our Body & Mind Vitaal program we are very happy to help companies and organizations to offer their employees practical and effective support throughout the year.
Artsencentrum Integrale Geneeskunde Amsterdam (AIGA) focuses on promoting health and stimulating the self-healing capacity of humans. The team of doctors and specialists in homeopathy, acupuncture/TCM, naturopathy, psychology and energetic medicine, shares an integral vision in which the patient is central. Together with the patient, the most appropriate treatment is chosen, based on wishes, expectations and evidence-based scientific insights. AIGA offers support for various chronic physical and mental conditions and works closely with general practitioners and specialists to achieve optimal results.
In addition, the center provides lifestyle advice focused on nutrition, exercise and relaxation to maintain and promote health. The core of integral medicine at AIGA is the belief that body and mind form one whole and that disturbances in the natural balance are the cause of illnesses and complaints. The AIGA team will provide professional support to clients who need it in the Self-healing program.
The Academy for Integrative Medicine (AIM) focuses on education, further training and research within integrative medicine in the Netherlands. Integrative medicine emphasizes an equal relationship between patient and healthcare provider, in which the whole person is central. Based on scientific research, suitable therapeutic and lifestyle approaches are used to achieve optimal health and recovery. The AIM offers a two-year training in Integrative Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, aimed at physicians, pharmacists and dentists.
In addition, the academy organizes refresher courses, master classes and introductory days for healthcare professionals who want to deepen their knowledge or stay up-to-date with the latest developments in both regular and integral treatment methods. AIM’s education is academic in nature and is supported by close collaborations with educational groups and professors from various universities. With attention to both theory and practice. The academy strives for a sustainable form of integral medicine, with a strong focus on prevention and stimulating the self-healing capacity of humans.
We are the team of PuurGezond, consisting of Sophie Luderer, Mary Stottelaar, Angela Severs and Christel Vondermans. We are three dieticians and a nutritional scientist and we are happy to help you become and stay healthier. For us it is all about enjoying delicious and pure food.
PureHealthy food helps you feel good about yourself, maintain your weight and feel energetic. We base ourselves on our extensive nutritional knowledge and science, and translate this for you into delicious recipes, cooking videos and tips for a PureHealthy life. PureHealthy is a relaxed way of eating and living, which lets you enjoy and is easy to maintain. On our website and in our books you can read how you can enjoy your food from now on, without having to worry about whether it is all allowed or responsible. We do not believe in strange eating rules, you will not count calories and there are no lists of forbidden things. We inspire you with example weekly menus, recipe specials and informative courses. And we send a free newsletter every week for tips and recipes.
PureHealthy means that we stay away from packets, bags and ready-made meals. More and more research also shows that a diet without artificial products (ultra-processed foods) is the way to tackle health problems. PureHealthy is therefore a way of eating that is pure and natural, in the way that suits you exactly. But we are not just talking about food, because being healthy is connected to so much more: sleeping, relaxing, moving, enjoying life… And that is why we are happy to contribute to the Body & Mind Vitaal program.
My name is Jos Derksen and I am passionate about the human body, how it functions and what you can do with it as a person. In my opinion, breathing interventions are the fastest route to more relaxation, energy and peace in your thoughts. Anyone can learn these techniques within 5 minutes. In addition, I use body-oriented coaching to sustainably change your perception of stress. So that you can go through your working and private life in a relaxed way. In my practice I also help people to recover quickly and sustainably from a burnout through mental and body-oriented coaching.
In the past, as a teacher, coach and manager, I encountered a lot of work stress on the work floor. And I see that every person reacts differently to stress. And with that, you have a choice in how you react to stress. For this, you need basic knowledge about your biology, physiology and the right regulation techniques. I am happy to teach you that and it makes me happy when I see that it helps you.
The Register of Complementary Care Professionals is a public quality register in the Netherlands with approximately 9,000 therapists who have been trained at least at HBO level. They must meet strict quality requirements, so that a client is assured of good care in a safe care environment.
Providing care that is accessible to everyone, that is what RBCZ is all about. We help you find complementary care that really suits you and meets your wishes and needs. With our platform, we stand for qualitative and professional care, where you are free to choose what you need. Because our mission is “free and accessible healthcare, where quality of life and getting better are central, with sincere attention for the client”.
All RBCZ-registered therapists work holistically, which means that they see the person (body and mind) as one whole and treat disturbances occurring in the psyche or body from that perspective. The therapist takes ample time to search for the cause of the client’s problem together with the client.
RBCZ wants to inspire and support employers to reduce absenteeism and absenteeism costs by using complementary care. It is expected that the chance of recidivism will be significantly reduced, because this approach approaches the ‘source’ of the disruption and does not treat symptoms.
The Complementary Care Choice Aid can be used in combination with the RBCZ website as an aid in finding a suitable therapy and an RBCZ-registered therapist of your choice in your own region.
Meluna Research, which stands for MEasurement of LUminescence in NAtural products, was founded as a spin-off from Utrecht University. In the MELUNA laboratory in Wageningen, a technology platform has been created that is dedicated to the role of photonics in life sciences. This research involves multidisciplinary collaboration with various universities and research companies. The focus is on the development of new concepts and breakthrough improvements in biophotonics and the development of digitalized multi-sensor technology with the aim of improving the quality of our food, our health and well-being.
Dr. Eduard van Wijk – holds a PhD in Biological Psychology from Radboud University Nijmegen. Subsequently affiliated with the International Institute of Biophysics and later with Leiden University (Division of Analytical BioSciences). Eduard’s expertise is biophotonic technologies and signal analysis procedures for, among other things, the application of detecting (oxygen) radical production using ultra-weak luminescence, in relation to health and lifestyle. Today, Eduard leads Meluna research (see above).
The Massage for Cancer Institute focuses on promoting quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to make massage accessible to everyone who has or has had cancer.
The institute does this by:
The Institute has now trained many massage therapists in giving responsible, optimally attuned massages to people with cancer. Touching with attention is a common thread throughout the training program. The Institute maintains regular contact with international colleagues in the US, Australia, Scotland and Belgium to discuss the latest developments.
In addition, the national quality register Network Massage for Cancer has been established. Masseurs and massage therapists who have completed the specialization training can become members of this quality network. The Network Massage for Cancer is also included in the Referral Guide Cancer and Kanker.nl.