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Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (CAM). Holistic Philosophy. Whole > Parts Wellness = Dynamic Balance (homeostasis) Treat patient not disease Optimal Health > Absence of sickness Body = Pharmacy Dis-ease is not an isolated event Energy systems and Quantum Physics

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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  1. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

  2. Holistic Philosophy • Whole > Parts • Wellness = Dynamic Balance (homeostasis) • Treat patient not disease • Optimal Health > Absence of sickness • Body = Pharmacy • Dis-ease is not an isolated event • Energy systems and Quantum Physics • Prevention is preferable to treatment

  3. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) • Acupuncture • Acupressure • T’ai Chi Ch’uan • Qigong • Shiatsu

  4. Acupuncture

  5. TCM: Movement Therapies Tai chi

  6. Movement Therapies • Chiropractic • Pilates • Yoga • Reiki • Osteopathy • Hellerwork • Feldenkrais • Alexander Technique • Bioenergetics • Rolfing

  7. Color/Light Therapy Art Therapy Sound Therapy Herbal Homeopathy Nutritional Feng Shui Reflexology Meditation Aromatherapy Biofeedback Applied Kinesiology Tonics/Colonics Naturopathy Hypnotherapy Massage Therapy Hydrotherapy Magnetic Therapy Other Therapies

  8. Homeopathy • “Like cures Like” • Observe signs, mimic • Minute doses diluted from the mother tincture • Liquid or tablet form

  9. Herbal Remedies • Plant source • Root • Leaves • Seeds, Flowers • Forms • Teas, Extracts, Tinctures • Lotions, Ointments • Pills • Examples • Garlic • Milk Thistle • Peppermint • Parsley • Oregano

  10. Naturopathy • Herbal Medicine • Homeopathy • Nutritional Supplements • Dietary changes • Lifestyle changes • Stress Management

  11. Massage Therapy • Manipulation • Soft tissues • Joints • Goal • Reduce tension • Relieve pain • Maintain muscle wellness

  12. Reflexology • Massage reflex points • Hands • Feet • Ear

  13. Aromatherapy • Essential Oils inhaled • Limbic System affected • Examples • Anti-inflammatory • Cinnamon • Eucalyptus • Sage • Clove • Antibacterial • Ginger • Peppermint • Thyme • Lemongrass • Sandlewood

  14. Color / Light Therapy • Light • Depression • Bipolar conditions • Color: • Balance Energy • Emotions

  15. FengShui • Art of Placement • Harmony • Balance • Energy (Chi) flow around physical structures • Align physical space with your personal goals

  16. Therapy Treatment Examples • Cancer • Massage, Acupuncture, Naturopathy/Nutritional Therapies, Meditation, Herbs • Pain • Acupuncture, Massage, Hydrotherapy • Stress • Acupuncture, Tai Chi, Meditation, Massage • Immune • Massage, Nutritional Therapy, Herbs, Meditation

  17. Questions? Light Therapy Massage Therapy

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