cm - traditional medicine program of the philippines08-09
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Traditional Medicine Program of the Philippines
Josephine Carnate, MD, MPH
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Topic Outline:
1. Introduction: Definition of terms
2. CAM forms
3. Reasons for use of TM/CAM
4. Issues in TM/CAM
5. The Philippine Traditional Medicine Program
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Introduction
Primary health care principles– Equity/bias for the poor– Focus on prevention– Multi-sectoral approach– Community participation– Appropriate technology
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Introduction
Primary health care principles– Appropriate technology
Scientifically sound Can be adapted Acceptable Affordable
ComplementaryAlternativeTraditional Medicine
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Introduction
ComplementaryAlternativeTraditional Medicine
Primary health care elements/activities• Education• Locally- endemic disease control• Expanded program on immunization• Maternal and child health • Essential drugs• Nutrition• Treatment of common diseases• Safe water and sanitation
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)(CAM)
“is a group of diverse medical and health systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered as part of conventional medicine.”
-National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NIH, US
Definition of Terms
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Definition of Terms
Conventional MedicineConventional Medicine
“Medicine practiced by holders of MD degreesand allied health professionals (physical
therapists, psychologists, registered nurses),DO degrees.”
-National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NIH, US
Allopathy, Western, mainstream, orthodox, regular, biomedicine, scientific
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Definition of Terms
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)(CAM)
Complementary Medicine - used together withAlternative Medicine - used in place of
-National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NIH, US
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Traditional Medicine (TM)Traditional Medicine (TM)“is the sum total of knowledge, skills and practices on holistic health care which is recognized and accepted by the community for its role in the maintenance of health and treatment of diseases. It is based on the theory, belief and experiences that are indigenous to the different cultures, and that is developed and handed down from generation to generation.”
-World Health Organization
Definition of Terms
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Traditional and Alternative Health Care Traditional and Alternative Health Care (TAHC)(TAHC)
“is the sum total of knowledge, skills and practices on health care other than those embodied in biomedicine, used in the prevention, diagnosis and elimination of physical or mental disorders.”
-Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act, Philippines
Definition of Terms
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Traditional and Alternative Health Care Traditional and Alternative Health Care (TAHC)(TAHC)
Traditional Medicine- the sum total of knowledge, skills and practices on health care not necessarily explicable in the context of modern, scientific framework, but recognized by the people to help maintain and improve health towards the wholeness of their being, the community and society, and other interrelations based on culture, history, heritage and consciousness.
-Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act
Definition of Terms
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Traditional and Alternative Health Care Traditional and Alternative Health Care (TAHC)(TAHC)
Alternative Medicine- other forms of non-allopathic, occasionally non-indigenous or imported healing methods, though not necessarily practiced for centuries, nor handed down from one generation to another.
-Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act
Definition of Terms
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Definition of Terms
Integrative MedicineIntegrative Medicine
“combines mainstream medical therapies and CAM therapies for which there is some high- quality evidence of safety and effectiveness.”
-National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine, NIH, US
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Forms of CAM
1.1. Alternative Medical SystemsAlternative Medical Systems
2.2. Mind-Body InterventionsMind-Body Interventions
3.3. Biologically-based TherapiesBiologically-based Therapies
4.4. Manipulative and Body-based MethodsManipulative and Body-based Methods
5.5. Energy TherapiesEnergy Therapies
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Forms of CAM
1.1. Alternative Medical SystemsAlternative Medical Systems• Have complete systems of theory and practice• Evolved apart from and earlier than
conventional medicine
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Alternative Medical Systems:Alternative Medical Systems:Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Alternative Medical Systems:Alternative Medical Systems:Ayurveda
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Alternative Medical Alternative Medical Systems:Systems:
HomeopathyNaturopathy
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Forms of CAM
2. Mind- Body Interventions2. Mind- Body Interventions• Enhance the mind’s capacity to affect bodily
functions and symptoms
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Mind- Body Interventions:Mind- Body Interventions:MeditationHypnosisPrayer healingDance/Music/Art Therapies
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Forms of CAM
3. Biologically-based Therapies3. Biologically-based Therapies• Use of substances found in nature
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Biologically-based Therapies:Biologically-based Therapies:Herbal therapiesSpecial dietsMegavitaminsIndividual biological therapies
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Forms of CAM
4. Manipulative and Body-based Methods4. Manipulative and Body-based Methods• Manipulation and/or movement of one or more
parts of the body
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Manipulative and Body-based Manipulative and Body-based Therapies:Therapies:
MassageChiropractic
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Forms of CAM
5. Energy Therapies5. Energy Therapies• Bioelectromagnetic-based therapies• Biofield therapies
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Energy Therapies:Energy Therapies:QigongReikiTherapeutic TouchMagnetic Therapy
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Reasons for the use of TM/CAM
48.5%
90.0%
60.0%
49.0%
60.0%
69.0%
57.3%
45.0%
50.0%
Australia
China
Hong Kong
Japan
Nauru
Republic of Korea
Philippines
Singapore
Vietnam
Percentage of population using Traditional Medicine, selected countries in the Western Pacific Region, 2001 (source:WHO-WPRO)
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Reasons for the use of TM/CAM
1. Effectiveness
2. Affordability
3. Accessibility: geographical, cultural
4. Safety
5. Use of natural materials and the holistic approach
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Issues in the use of TM/CAM
1. Issues raised by practitioners of conventional medicine
1.1 Efficacy
1.2 Safety
1.3 Delay in seeking conventional treatment
1.4 Danger can be increased when used as complement to conventional
medicine
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Issues in the use of TM/CAM
2. World Health Organization (2001, WPRO Regional Meeting)
2.1 Need for evidence- based approach
2.2 Need to establish appropriate standards
2.3 Need to protect and conserve indigenous health resources
2.4 Need for political support
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Issues in the use of T/CAM
2. World Health Organization (2001, WPRO Regional Meeting)
2.4 Need for political support
Integrated Part of mainstream health services
SupportedNot a part of mainstream health services Government recognition of TM roleGovernment efforts to bring into mainstream
Recognized Government announces TM potential role
Neglected Only conventional medicine is recognized
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1992 Administrative Order No. 12 Administrative Order No. 12
Traditional Medicine Program
Traditional Medicine Program“Promote and advocate TM nationwide”
1997 Republic Act No. 8423 Republic Act No. 8423 Traditional and Alternative Medicine ActPhilippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)
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Traditional Medicine Program
Objectives:Objectives:1. Encourage scientific research
2. Promote and advocate use
3. Coordinate skills training courses
4. Formulate standards, guidelines and codes of ethical practice
5. Formulate policies for protection
6. Formulate policies to strengthen the role of TAHC
7. Promote TAHC
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Traditional Medicine Program
PRACTICE:PRACTICE:1. TAHC accepted in the Philippines:
1.1 Indigenous/folk medicine
1.2 Massage therapy
1.3 Acupuncture
1.4 Use of herbal medicine
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Common name Scientific name Indication
1. Akapulko Cassia alata Fungal infections
2. Ampalaya Momordica charantia Diabetes mellitus
3. Bawang Allium sativum Hypercholesterolemia
4. Bayabas Psidium guajava Antiseptic
5. Lagundi Vitex negundo Anti-asthma
6. Niyug-niyugan Quisqualis indica Anti-helminthic
7. Sambong Blumea balsamica Anti-urolithiasis
8. Tsaang-gubat Ehretia microphylla Intestinal motility
9. Ulasimang bato Peperomia pellucida Hyperuricemia
10.Yerba buena Mentha cordifolia Body pains
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Traditional Medicine Program
PRACTICE:PRACTICE:2. Other modalities being studied:
2.1 Chelation
2.2 Homeopathy
2.3 Chiropractic
2.4 Nutritional healing
2.5 Colonics
2.6 Hydrotherapy
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Traditional Medicine Program
RESEARCH:RESEARCH:1. Clinical trials for ampalaya
2. Bibliography of indigenous healing practices
3. Screening for medicinal plants3.1 Tinospora crispa
3.2 Lagerstroemia speciosa
3.3 Centella asiatica
3.4 Euphorbia hirta
3.5 Cyperus rotundus
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Traditional Medicine Program
EDUCATION:EDUCATION:1. Training/seminar series on the various
TAHC modalities
2. Library
3. Website
4. Bibliography of indigenous healing practices
5. Integration of TAHC in the Health Sciences Curricula, 2002