THE COMPLIMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) WAY OF LIFE

SYLLABUS DAY 1  Introductions  What is CAM?  Types of CAM  What is Chiropractic?  Benefits of Chiropractic  Risks of Chiropractic  Summary Handout (Homework)  Questions, Comments, or Concerns

SYLLABUS DAY 2  What is Spirituality?  Benefits of Spirituality  Summary Handout (Homework)  Questions, Comments, or Concerns

SYLLABUS DAY 3  What are Botanical Medicines?  Benefits of Botanical Medicines  Risks of Botanical Medicines  Summary Handout (Homework)  Questions, Comments, or Concerns

INTRODUCTIONS  1.) Why are you here?  2.) Have you ever heard of Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and if so, what kind of CAM related activity have you had the pleasure of experiencing?  3.) What would you like to learn from this class?

WHAT IS COMPLIMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM)?  CAM consists of various groups of health and medical care systems, products and practices that are not usually thought of as being part of conventional medicine (NCCAM, 2012).

TYPES OF CAM  Chiropractic  Spirituality (Faith)  Herbal Supplements

WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC?  Chiropractic is a non-invasive complete healthcare system dedicated to optimizing, restoring, and preserving one’s health by means of hands on care (Taking Charge, 2013).

BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC Relief Examples:  Back Pain  Headaches  Asthma  Allergies

CHIROPRACTIC RISKS  Is it safe?  Is it invasive?  Will it hurt?

SUMMARY (HOMEWORK HANDOUT) Test your knowledge.  Do you feel Chiropractic will work for you?  What ailment are you thinking of having treated?  Do you have any concerns or unanswered questions regarding Chiropractic?

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS

SPIRITUALITY (FAITH) What is Spirituality? Although one’s personal definition may differ from someone else’s, Spirituality can involve a connection with a search for meaning of something bigger than ourselves (Taking Charge, 2013).

BENEFITS OF SPIRITUALITY (FAITH)  Improved Health  Improved Mood  Improved Wellbeing Norman Cousins: Start at 7:15

SUMMARY (HOMEWORK HANDOUT)  Test your knowledge.  What do you believe?  Do you think practicing Spirituality would work for you?  How do you feel about the views expressed regarding Spirituality?

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS

WHAT ARE BOTANICAL MEDICINES?  Botanical Medicines are plants (or materials derived from plants) which are used to prevent or treat disease (Taking Charge, 2013).

BENEFITS OF BOTANICAL MEDICINE  Disease Prevention  Health Maintenance  Treatment of Symptoms

PRECAUTIONS WITH HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS  Talk to Your Healthcare Provider  Follow the Recommended dosage  Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

SUMMARY (IN CLASS HOMEWORK HANDOUT)  Test your knowledge.  What Botanical Medicine are you most interested in trying and for what?  How will taking Botanical Medicines benefit you?  What are the risks associated with taking the Botanical Medicine I am interested in?  What is the Food and Drug Administration’s stance regarding Botanical Medicines?

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS

COURSE END  Thank You!

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