...Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) describes a number of non-allopathic treatments which may or may not have benefit to the patient. According to "What Is Complimentary And Alternative Medicine"(2011),"Defining CAM is difficult, because the field is very broad and constantly changing. NCCAM defines CAM as a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine”. According to"Types Of Complementary Medicine"(2009), "Complementary medicine is a nonstandard treatment or medicine that you use together with conventional treatment or medicine. For example, acupuncture, when used to treat nausea and vomiting that accompany chemotherapy or post-surgery pain, is a complementary therapy. Alternative medicine is a nonstandard treatment or medicine that you use instead of conventional medicine. If you use kava in place of prescription medicines such as benzodiazepines or tricyclic antidepressants to treat anxiety or depression, the kava is considered alternative medicine. Integrative medicine is, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a combination of standard medical therapies and complementary or alternative therapies about which there is scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness. As practitioners of conventional Western medicine pay more and closer attention to the benefits of many complementary and alternative therapies and determine how to...
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...INFERTILITY: Complimentary and alternative medicine for women Annayra Banks Complimentary and Alternative Medicine, Fall 2008 November 25, 2008 ABSTRACT Many women, in the United States, suffer from the inability to conceive a child. Common causes may include pregnancy later in life, ovulatory failure, anatomical anomalies of the uterus, Turner’s syndrome, and eating disorders. Stress and anxiety also contribute to the decrease in conception rates. Diagnostic measures include a thorough comprehensive exam of both partners, hormone and anatomical screening tests, and physical examination. Western medicine has developed various pharmacological and surgical procedures to increase fertility rates amongst women with the desire for pregnancy. Complimentary / Alternative medical treatments include many stress reducing techniques, such as Reiki and message, herbal therapies, and acupuncture. CAM has shown to be very effective in increasing the chances of conception, provides little harm to the patient, and is very inexpensive. DEFINITION / SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS According to the National Centers for Health Statistics there are 6.1 million women between the ages of 15-44 who have an impaired ability to have children. In the United States, about 20% of all couples are infertile.1 Many studies attribute the growing numbers of infertile couples to a shift in social ideology, including the average age for marriage and starting a family at a later age. More specifically...
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...of treatments are referred to as Complimentary Alternative Medicines (CAM). In recent years the number of health practitioners acknowledging these treatments has increased, these therapies, include acupuncture and osteopathy. The major domains of complimentary and alternative medicine are; (i). Mind and body – these are various techniques used to help the mind to stimulate the performance and expressions of the body, using cognitive behavioural approaches has become popular in the medical mainstream. Dancing, meditation, hypnosis, and prayer...
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...emphasis being relaxation for people who work and live the large and busy city of London. Room 4 you will be based in South West of London (level 4 zone). Treatments will include full body massage, Indian head massage and Reiki as well as crystal therapy. Market research Market research shows that there is demand for massage Competitor analysis There are some businesses operating in SW19 market of London already with theses competitors focusing both on mental as well as physical needs. Below is a breakdown of the main competitors and what they offer: Relax & Unwind http://www.relaxunwindmassagetherapy.co.uk/ “Relieve everyday stresses and strains of life” “Arnold Green is an experienced massage therapist offering a wide range of massage and bodywork treatments for physical and mental well-being.” Having trained with the renowned Academy of Natural Health in London, Arnold Green takes into consideration not just the body but also the mind, emotions and spirit. After an initial consultation, massage treatments are tailored specifically to your individual needs and carried out in the comfort of your home. Below are some of the treatments available with relax & unwind: * Mobile massage therapy * Mobile massage therapy * Complimentary therapists association * ITEC qualified * Flexible bookings by appointment only * Available 7 days a week (Weekday evenings and all weekend) * Covering all London areas Simply Beauty http://simplybeautysw19...
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...ELECTIVE SCHEDULE IRENE'S MYOMASSOLOGY INSTITUTE 26061 Franklin Road Southfield, MI 48033 (248)350-1400 FAX (248)350-8068 2/13/10 (5:49AM) Anyone is welcome to attend these classes. However, those marked with * require a minimum of 12 hands-on classes or prior massage training. Material fees must be paid upon enrollment. Required books must be purchased prior to class. Bring a sheet and towel for bodywork classes! Required elective hours are included in tuition for all full time students. There is a $10.00 administrative fee charged per class for canceling or changing any elective. A student may not attend any portion of an elective, without attending the first day. If a student is absent for an elective without providing five day prior notice, a $25.00 administrative fee is charged for classes up to 16 hours, and a $50.00 administrative fee for classes over 16 hours. Class Fees for Non-current Students 4 Hours 8 Hours 12 Hours 2010 2011 10 $78 $82 $156 $164 $234 $246 For Non-current Students, full payment for the class plus any additional charges is required for registration. This is refundable less the $10.00 fee, with five day prior notice. If a student is absent without five day prior notice, the above administrative fees apply. 16 $312 $328 20 Hours $390 $410 $ Per Hour $19.50 $20.50 February 2010 6 *TMJ Dysfunction Saturday 9:00-1:00 4 Hours -bring a sheet and pillow 6 *Addressing Plantar Fasciitis Saturday 2:00-6:00 4 Hours -bring a sheet and pillow 6&7...
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...today's world, there are many treatment methods for the different ailments people encounter. Although traditional medical practices are the predominant choice among Americans, many also use complimentary or alternative medicine (CAM) to treat certain conditions. According to NCCAM Clearinghouse (n.d.), CAM is defined as "a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine" (Defining CAM). In this paper alternative, complementary and integrative medicine will be defined and differentiated, and the role of conventional medicine in these medicines will be discussed. There will also be a comparison of the regulations and oversights in conventional and non-conventional medicine in the United States, a review of the CAM philosophy, and a description of the domains of therapies according to the NCCAM website. Finally, a CAM treatment modality within one of the domains will be described and evaluated. Alternative medicine is the use of CAM as a replacement for conventional medicine such as faith healing ("alternative medicine," 2014). Conventional medicine does not play a role in alternative medicine because the conventional methods are discarded for the alternative methods. "An example of an alternative therapy is using a special diet to treat cancer instead of undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy that has been recommended by a conventional doctor" (NCCAM Clearinghouse, n.d.). Complementary...
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...Other terms includes: allopathic medicine; western medicine; mainstream medicine; orthodox medicine; regular medicine and biomedicine. Acupuncture- a medical treatment from China that involves putting sharp thin needles into the body at very specific points. Naturopathy- a system of medical treatment that treats illness by natural methods such as exercising and controlling the food you eat. Reflexology- a form of alternative medicine in which the soles of the feet are massaged. Complementary or Alternative Medicine (CAM) -any range of medical therapies that fall beyond the scope of conventional medicine but may be used alongside it in the treatment of disease. Reiki- a Japanese healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch to activate the natural healing process. Integrative medicine-relationship-based care that combines mainstream and complementary therapies to promote health for the whole person in the context of his or her family and community (The American Academy of Pediatrics, 2008). RESEARCH QUESTIONS 1. What are the motivational factors responsible for the use of Traditional Medicine in the district of St. Augustine? 2. Is Traditional Medicine a first choice of health care for St. Augustine residents? 3. What are the uses of the main Traditional Medicine used in St. Augustine? 4. Do residents...
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...ability to expand the realm of conventional medicine (medicine as practiced by holders of M.D. [medical doctor] or D.O. [doctor of osteopathy] degrees and by their allied health professionals, such as physical therapists, psychologists, and registered nurses) to a holistic healthcare system by integrating CAM modalities such as acupressure, guided imagery, humor, massage, meditation, therapeutic touch/healing touch, prayer and arts in general into their profession. This paper explores a CAM and holistic treatment/healing modality, Mantra Therapy, that conforms to three types of CAM as defined by the United States government agency NCCAM (The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine), namely Mind-Body Medicine, Energy Medicine and Whole Medical Systems. For Mantra Therapy to be proven safe and effective and become adopted into the conventional health care system key questions need to be answered, such as whether this therapy is safe and whether it works for the diseases or medical conditions...
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...Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________________ 1. What does meditation stimulate? a. pituitary gland b. parasympathetic c. sympathetic d. adrenals 2. Which BEST defines what occurs in the fight or flight response? a. increase in intestinal movement b. increase in heart rate and blood pressure c. decrease in muscle tension d. decrease in endorphins released 3. Exercise during which the patient does not assist the therapist is called? a. coordination b. resistive c. passive d. active 4. Migraine and cluster headaches are? a. tension headaches b. vascular headaches c. traumatic d. psychogenic 5. What do you do if you are working on a client and he/she complains of pain where you are working? a. say “no pain, no gain” b. back off and continue communicating to be sure they are comfortable now c. stop the massage d. only work areas that don’t cause pain 6. if you are using a technique which requires firm pressure and it’s causing pain, You should? a. have the client qualify the pain and then modify your pressure b. explain to the client why pain is necessary c. continue with the same pressure d. terminate the session 7. What is the best position for massaging a pregnant woman? a. prone b. supine c. on her side d. postural drainage position 8. Which BEST describes the location of the Yin channels? a. anterior b. posterior c. proximal d. distal 9. Where is the center of gravity...
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