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Alternatives to western health care

Alternatives to western health care. By Stacie Brua, RN, BSN. HOLISTIC CARE. Where mind, body, and spirit are balanced for health and wellness. The patient is an active participant

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Alternatives to western health care

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  1. Alternatives to western health care By Stacie Brua, RN, BSN

  2. HOLISTIC CARE • Where mind, body, and spirit are balanced for health and wellness. • The patient is an active participant • What are some considerations, other than basic medical care that holistic care take incorporates into healing or their wellness plan?

  3. AlternativeStrategies Are natural products rather those derived from chemicals • Herbs • Aromatherapy

  4. Energy Therapies • Guided imagery • Relaxation techniques • Meditation • CAM Therapies (Complementary/Alternative Medicine)

  5. COMMON cAMS Each group will give a written description of the CAM categories with 2 examples

  6. Cam therapies (25) • Acupuncture • Anthroposophically Extended Medicine (AMS) • Aromatherapy • Art therapy, dance therapy

  7. Ayurveda • Biofeedback • Chelation therapy • Chiropractic care • Electromagnetic therapy • Herbal therapy • Homeopathy

  8. Hypnotherapy • Light therapy • Massage therapy • Meditation • Movement therapy • Naturopathic medicine • Nutrition therapy • Prayer

  9. Qigong • Reflexology • Reiki • Therapeutic touch • Traditional Chinese medicine • Visualization • Yoga

  10. ENDING THOUGTHS • No matter what title or diagnosis a patient is given remember that we were all whole (mind, body, and spirit) at one point. As health care providers we are not there to judge, preach, or attempt to change the individual but to provide the best care we are able to offer while being empathetic, understanding, and respectful.

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