COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) HW499 Bachelor’s Capstone Prof Henningsen 3/10/2015 By: Sidnee Norwood

Welcome! What you will learn in this course?

Introductions Who am I? *Sidnee Norwood *Certified Nutrition Consultant *My passion *What I expect you to learn out of this course Who are you? * On Index Card provided include: -Name, Passion, What you expect out of this class

What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)? CAM is a holistic approach to health and wellness. Spirituality is the foundation of good health and wellness. We are all spirits who have a mind/soul and live in a body. Nutrition is the fuel our minds and bodies need to be healthy and all we can be. Supplements are essential, because they give us what we need when we don’t get it from our diets.

Course material requirements: Notebook Writing Utensils Health and Wellness Textbook

What questions do YOU have?

Course Guidelines: Have class materials EVERY class( notebook, writing utensils, Health and Wellness book) Grading Rubric: Pass or Fail

True or False? Myths: Facts: Diets: cutting certain foods out for a period of time to loose weight rapidly A Diet is a lifestyle of eating certain foods to maintain healthy living

What’s available to you? Free Health Clinic Proper Internet resources Health Food store Research

What’s in it for you? A quick overview of what this course will consist of

Syllabus: Monday, 6:00- 7:30 PM Office Hours: By Appointment If you telephone me and receive voice mail please leave your name, telephone number, and the time you can be reached. I will return your call promptly. I check email at least once a day usually in the early morning. Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss CAM 2.Spirituality 3. Nutrition 4. Supplements

First week: Introduction: Course requirements Nutrition: *What is Nutrition *How does it effect your overall Health and Wellness *How do you maintain a healthy nutritious lifestyle Nutrition Quiz

Second Week: Review Nutrition Introduction to Supplements: *What are supplements *Are supplements necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle *Facts VS Myths ( supplements ) Supplement Quiz

Third Week: Review Supplements Introduction to Spirituality: *What does it mean to be spiritual *How does spirituality help maintain a healthy lifestyle Spirituality Quiz Course Exam

Lecture Notes/Handout Week 1 My audience would like to know what nutrition value is available in certain foods. The focus of this lecture will be on nutrition. My focus will be on creating an awareness of community gardens providing nutritious foods at a discounted rate. Review ethical and safety precautions during lecture.

Lecture Notes/Handout Week 2 My audience would like to know what supplements are, how they can help with their health and how they can get quality supplements at a low cost. The focus of this lecture will be on supplements and how they contribute to optimal health. My focus will be on creating an awareness of healthy shopping markets providing supplements at a discounted rate. Review safety precautions during lecture.

Lecture Notes/Handout Week 3 My audience would like to know what role spirituality plays in health. The focus of this lecture will be on spirituality. My focus will be on creating an awareness of breathing techniques and other areas of spiritualty that will enhance health and wellbeing. Review ethical barriers during lecture. Be sure not to judge others spirituality.