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Integrative Medicine and AlternativeTherapies

Chapter 2



Integrative Medicine & AlternativeTherapy

Therapy used in place of/conjunction withconventional methods

Other TermsComplementary

Integrative

Holistic

Natural

Accommodative



Integrative Therapy

TypesAyurveda

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Homeopathy

Naturopathy

Biolectromagnetic

Diet & Nutrition

Herbal Medicine

Mind-body medicine



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.



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



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”



Naturopathy

Uses own body power to maintain andrestore health.

Treatments includenutrition

lifestyle counseling

dietary supplements

medicinal plants

exercise



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.



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.



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



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.



Manipulative & Body-BasedPractices

Based on manipulation or controlled forceof a jointPhysical therapy

Proper posture

Massage



Energy Medicine

Biofield therapies - affect energy fieldssurrounding the bodyTherapeutic touch

Reiki

Qi

Bioelectromagnetic-based therapies



Lifestyle Influences On Our Health

Family members

Education & knowledge

Personal attitudes

Degree of self-confidence

Individual responsibilities



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



FOOD PYRAMID



STRESS/DISTRESS

Is stress goodor bad?

What is thedifferencebetweenstress anddistress?



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



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.

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