1. Alternative Approaches

2. Alternative medicine Alternative to conventional medicine Approach –Holistic –Considers psychological and physical factors

3. Naturopathy Nature has the power to heal

4. Alternate practices Chiropractic –Covered by insurance –My Dad’s experience

5. Mind-body medicine

6. Transcendental Meditation My experience at U.W. medical school Focus attention and breathing Repeating sound or phrase - “Om” –Prevents distracting thoughts

7. Guided imagery Calm, peaceful image Imaging diverts attention from painful (or anxiety producing) experience

8. Yoga Designed to: –Concentrate energy in the body (postures) –Concentrate attention (breathing)

9. Tai chi Moderate intensity, low impact, aerobic exercise People I saw in China

10. Biofeedback Uses immediate biological information –Controls muscle tension –Heart rate Electromyograph (EMG) –Muscle tension

11. Hypnoses Most used by health psychologists to control pain Other uses –Smoking –Weight loss

12. Effectiveness of alternative treatments Treatments are considered “alternative” because: –Insufficient evidence exists for their effectiveness Acupuncture –Produces biochemical changes in the brain consistent with pain relief. Low back pain –Success with Massage Acupuncture Chiropractic