1. Robyn Bowen Health and Wellness Professional HW499 LECTURE 1 Complementary and Alternative Medicine

2. ›Identify what is CAM – Complementary and Alternative Medicine ›Types of CAM ›Medical Doctors that practice CAM Class 1 Overview

3. Definition Complementary – Something that works along side scientific medicine, complements it. Alternative – Method used to replace what may be used in scientific medicine.

4. History ›Complementary practices have just started being accepted by allopathic or preventative medicine. ›Alternative medicine has been around for centuries, they are used in Chinese medicine and other countries like India (Chiappelli, Prolo & Cajulis, 2005).

5. ›The non-western ideal is that a person is made of body, mind and spirit and the three need to be in equal unity for balance. ›Disease is caused by the unbalance of ones mind, body or spirit. (Chiappelli, Prolo & Cajulis, 2005) Description

6.  Evidence based medicine is the predominate form used today in the mainstream medical field. ›Based on Research studies ›Supplemented by individual research that may not be proven. Evidence Based versus non-Evidence Based

7.  Non-Evidence is Alternative Medicine and this is why the medical field is hesitant to recommend alternative treatments. Evidence Based versus non-Evidence Based

8. ›Scientific studies to prove that CAM is affective in preventing and treating disease ›Peer reviewed Studies so there is no question as to its validity. Making Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Evidence Based

9. ›Acupuncture ›Aromatherapy ›Herbal Medicine Common CAM Practices

10. ›Someone who offers medical advice or procedure contrary to the modern scientific form. ›Some CAM practitioners are required to have licensure:  Osteopath  Chiropractic What Constitutes a CAM practitioner

11. ›Have you taken vitamins? ›Have you ever taken a mineral supplements? ›Did you ever see a Chiropractor? ›Have you received a massage? Has anyone here ever used CAM ?

12. Because of its popularity many are seeking professions that use complementary and alternative practices:  Massage therapist  Homeopathic practitioner  Holistic nutrition  Health and Wellness Coach  Master Herbalist  Homeopathic Medicine CAM Professionals

13. ›Are there schools that teach CAM practices? ›How much schooling is required? ›Will certification help in finding a job in this field? Questions and Answers

14. ›In depth description of aromatherapy ›Peer reviewed studies ›Recipe for you to follow to start your own experimentation using aromatherapy What to expect week 2

15. ›What is Herbal medicine and how it can be used to prevent and alieve symptoms from sickness and disease. ›Peer reviewed studies proving its positive effects on sickness and disease ›Receive a recipe to follow at home that will give you a start at being an home herbalist What to expect week 3

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