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Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Complementary & Alternative Medicine. Types of CAM. Objectives. The learner will be able to: Discuss three different kinds of CAM and their common uses. Types of CAM. Alternative medical systems Mind-body interventions Manipulative and body-based methods Energy therapies

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Complementary & Alternative Medicine

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  1. Complementary & Alternative Medicine Types of CAM

  2. Objectives The learner will be able to: Discuss three different kinds of CAM and their common uses.

  3. Types of CAM • Alternative medical systems • Mind-body interventions • Manipulative and body-based methods • Energy therapies • Exercise therapies • Nutritional therapeutics • Pharmacological and biological treatments • Spiritual therapies

  4. Types of CAM Therapies:Alternative Medical Systems Well-developed theory and practice • Examples: • Traditional Chinese medicine • Acupuncture • Homeopathy

  5. Types of CAM Therapies:Mind-Body Interventions Enhance the mind’s ability to impact bodily function and symptoms • Examples: • Meditation • Imagery • Music therapy • Aromatherapy

  6. Types of CAM Therapies:Manipulative & Body-Based Methods Manipulation and movement of one or more body parts • Examples: • Chiropractic care • Massage • Reflexology

  7. Types of CAM Therapies:Energy Therapies Involve the use of energy fields • Examples • Qi gong • Reiki • Therapeutic touch • Magnet therapy

  8. Types of CAM Therapies:Exercise Therapy Used to improve bodily movement • Examples: • Tai Chi • Hatha yoga

  9. Types of CAM Therapies:Nutritional Therapeutics Diets used as preventative and/or treatment agents • Examples: • Macrobiotic diets • Vegetarianism • Vitamins • Antioxidants • Melatonin supplements • Selenium

  10. Types of CAM Therapies:Pharmacological & Biological Treatments Medications and products that are not yet accepted as conventional therapy and/or for prescription drug or off-label use • Examples: • Herbs • Botanicals • Tea polyphenols • Shark cartilage

  11. Types of CAM Therapies:Spiritual Therapies Focus is on religious beliefs and feelings, peace, purpose, connection with others, and the meaning of life • Examples: • Prayer • Spiritual healing

  12. Reference National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (2012). Various pages retrieved from http://nccam.nih.gov

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