Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Course outline handout

Lesson 1 What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine ?

(CAM) Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Mind body practice – meditation

Lesson 2 Mind- Body practices – prayer and spirituality,

relaxation, music therapy Biologically based practices – dietary supplements and

herbal remedies

Lesson 3 Manipulation and body based practices Safety and ethical considerations Resources

Syllabus

Course Title : Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Class Meetings: Mondays August 10th,17th, 24th

7-8.30pm Course Materials – Handout and power

point Textbook information – Fundamentals

of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 5th edition by Marc Micozzi

Course Description: This course provides an overview of Complementary and Alternative medicine. The concept of wellness, disease treatment and the mind body connection will be explored.

General Information Instructor – Antoinette

Anandappa E mail: Antoinette@kaplan.edu Website:

http://toni@websitebuilder.com Telephone: 410 321 977 Office Hours - Mon-Fri ,9-5 Course Prerequisites – None Cost – Free Location - TBA

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Lesson 1 What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?

(CAM) According to the National Institute of Health,

conventional medicine used together with non mainstream practice is termed complementary medicine.

Non mainstream practice used instead of conventional medicine is termed alternative medicine.

In the U.S. 38% of adults and 12% of children use CAM (hopkinsmedicine.org,2015).

Lecture Notes

The most common complementary approaches in the U.S.

Examples of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Acupuncture - is used to treat nausea associated with chemotherapy, migraine, back pain, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Those at risk for bleeding disorders, have pace makers and are pregnant maybe at risk for complications (mayoclinic.org,2015).

Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Acupuncture points

Ayurveda – is known as the traditional medicine of India. It includes herbal and plant based medicine, dietary changes, yoga, detoxification, steam bath, massage and psychological interventions. Ayurvedic medicine is used in the treatment of diseases such as asthma, coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, digestive disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, skin diseases and auto immune conditions (drweil.com, 2015).

Types continued..

Yoga- the word yoga means union. It is known for spiritual enlightenment and for its union of the body, mind and spirit. There are many styles of yoga and practicing yoga can bring about inner peace.

The hatha yoga style stresses on physical posture together with breathing.

Hatha yoga is known to help relieve back pain by stretching tight muscles and balancing strength and flexibility of the muscles supporting the joints (Seaward, 2009).

Yoga

Meditation – is a solitary practice of reflection that leads to increased awareness through internal stimuli.

Meditation helps unclutter the mind and promotes mental homeostasis.

It is a process of living in the present, thereby producing a calm state of mind.

The main purpose of meditation is concentration (Seaward, 2009).

Meditation

There are two types of Meditation Exclusive or restrictive meditation– is where

concentration is focused on one object to increase self awareness and stimulate relaxation.

Inclusive or opening up meditation – is where no attempt is made to control one’s thoughts. Although no emotional reaction or judgement can be connected with these thoughts. By detachment to thoughts one learns to observe his/her own thought process (Seaward, 2009).

Types of Meditation

Improved sleep function Decreased heart rate Decreased blood pressure Reduced anxiety levels Creates mental calmness Promotes a sense of well being and inner

peace Reduces stress and improves mental health

( Seaward, 2009).

Advantages of Meditation

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Questions/Discussion

Acupuncture. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/acupuncture/basics/definition/prc-20020778

Acupuncture: Approach to Natural Healing. (2012). Retrieved from http://healthandfitnesssociety.com/acupuncture-approach-to-natural-healing .

Barnes, P., & Bloom, B. (2008, December 1). Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Adults and Children: United States, 2007. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr012.pdf

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): Expanding Horizons of Health Care. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/winter09/articles/winter09pg16-17a.html

Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What's In a Name? (2008, October 1). Retrieved August 2, 2015, from https://nccih.nih.gov/health/integrative-health

CTCA Cancer Compass - Empowering Cancer Patients to Make Informed Decisions. (2004). Retrieved from http://library.palmer.edu/altmed

Seaward, B. L. (2009). Managing Stress, Principles and Strategies for Health and Well-Being (6th ed., pp. 135-145). Boston, Mass.: Jones and Bartlett

Weil, A. (2015). Balanced Living. Retrieved from http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00454/Ayurvedic-Medicine.html

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