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Integrative Medicine and AlternativeTherapies

Chapter 2

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Integrative Medicine & AlternativeTherapy

Therapy used in place of/conjunction withconventional methods

Other TermsComplementary

Integrative

Holistic

Natural

Accommodative

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Integrative Therapy

TypesAyurveda

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Homeopathy

Naturopathy

Biolectromagnetic

Diet & Nutrition

Herbal Medicine

Mind-body medicine

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Changing Climate for IntegrativeTherapies

1993 – first serious documentation of use

1997 - $27 billion was spent byindividuals

on alternative health care1999 – a law was passed establishingNCCAM.

2001 – World Health Organizationestimated 65%-80% relied on alternativemedicine as their primary care.

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Role of NCCAM

Explore complementary and alternativehealing practices in the context of rigorousscience.

Train complementary and alternativemedicine researchers.

Disseminate authoritative information tothe public and professionals

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Homeopathy

Seeks to stimulate the bodies ability toheal itself 

Gives small, highly diluted quantities of substances that if given at higher quantities would cause symptoms or illness

“Like Cures Like”

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Naturopathy

Uses own body power to maintain andrestore health.

Treatments includenutrition

lifestyle counseling

dietary supplements

medicinal plants

exercise

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Traditional Chinese Medicine

Qi (pronounced "chee") is vital energy thatflows throughout the body. Qi is proposed to regulate a person's spiritual,

emotional, mental, and physical balance Is influenced by the opposing forces of yin (negative

energy) and yang (positive energy).

Disease is a result from the flow of qi being

disrupted and yin and yang becomingimbalanced.

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Ayurveda

Nothing exists in isolationeverything you interact with, your diet, family, work or 

relationships, has an effect on your health andwellbeing.

Mind and body are connectedthe mind has a profound influence over our health and

well-being.

Emphasizes the use of body, mind, and spirit indisease prevention and treatmentincludes diet and herbal remedies.

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Chopra Center, Deepak Chopra, M.D.and David Simon, M.D.

Founded on the principle that "health ismore than then absence of disease, it isphysical, emotional and spiritual

wellbeing"

Meditation

Avurveda

 Yoga

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Mind-Body Relationship

Mind has power over the body

Emotions, attitudes & moods affect health

Positive emotions have a positive effecton health

Negative emotions have a negative effect

on healthImmune system is affected by emotions.

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Manipulative & Body-BasedPractices

Based on manipulation or controlled forceof a jointPhysical therapy

Proper posture

Massage

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Energy Medicine

Biofield therapies - affect energy fieldssurrounding the bodyTherapeutic touch

Reiki

Qi

Bioelectromagnetic-based therapies

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Lifestyle Influences On Our Health

Family members

Education & knowledge

Personal attitudes

Degree of self-confidence

Individual responsibilities

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Environmental Influences on Health

Internal environmental factorsGenetic Makeup

Familial tendencies

External environmental factors

Smoking

PolutionGood Additives

Dietary Goals for Americans

Aim for Fitness

Build a Healthy Base

Choose Sensibility

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FOOD PYRAMID

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STRESS/DISTRESS

Is stress goodor bad?

What is thedifferencebetweenstress anddistress?

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Managing Negative Emotions

Psychosomatic illness the expression of an emotional conflict through physical

symptoms.

Ways of managing negative emotions:Physical Activities

Relaxation Techniques & Activities

Seek Professional Help

Self-help methodsLaughter 

 

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Laughter Medicine

Laughter is known as ‘internalaerobics’

Laughter releases

endorphins/enkephalinsLaughter, joy, & happiness boost

the immune system.

Encourages one to think aboutthings other than their illness.