complementary & alternative therapies health & wellness instructor: r. hanock
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Complementary & Alternative Therapies
Health & WellnessInstructor: R. Hanock
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Complementary & Alternative Therapies
• What is the difference between complimentary & alternative therapies?
• Name alternative or complimentary therapies that you have been exposed to
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Complementary & Alternative Therapies
ObjectivesAt the completion of this discussion you will be able to: 1) Discuss the different alternative &
complementary therapies2) Explain the supportive role of the LPN during
the use of these therapies.
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I. Western Medicine• Traditional medicine of the United States• Treatment of disease by creating an
environment that is antagonistic to the disease or illness.
• Previously there was n connection seen between the mind and body; there was also no spiritual connection
• 21st century: prevention is a primary part of our HC system; alternative therapies becoming increasingly popular
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I. Western Medicine
Traditional Western Medicine Treatments
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II: Eastern Medicine
• Usually refers to the practices of Asia & India• Concept of bioenergy: Ch’i, prana, or life-force• Illness & disease is viewed as disharmony,
imbalance, or defect of energy in the body; it is a deviation from normal body function.
• Causes of illness are anything that interferes with the balance and movement of energy.
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II: Eastern Medicine
Energy Flows Through Meridians
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Mind-body Connections
• Nurses practice a holistic health care model. • The body has the ability to heal itself unless it
has progressed too far for healing to occur. • Most nurses agree that there is a mind-body
connection; “mind-over-matter” is often considered to be a huge healing variable.
• Nursing profession advocates preventive care and health maintenance.
• Nursing profession advocates lifestyles that prevent or reverse disease and illness.
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Common Practices in the United States
• Chiropractic• Message Therapy• Acupuncture and acupressure• Herbal supplements• Yoga & meditation
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Chiropractic
• Spinal manipulation to relieve pressure on nerves
• Goal: improved function of the spinal nerves improved health, comfort, mobility.
• Read Anatomy & Physiology Connection: (Fundamentals, Burton, p. 212)
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Chiropractic
• Focus on enabling proper nerve impulses through spinal nerves healthy neurological function improvement in over-all health & function
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Message Therapy
• Involves stroking, pressure, friction, & kneading of muscles muscle relaxation & decreased stress increased well-being
• There are different varieties: Swedish, Shiatsu, reflexology, deep tissue
• Other advantages: stimulates circulation & endorphin release
• There are conditions in which contraindicate message therapy
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Message Therapy
List benefits that message therapy bring
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Acupuncture & Acupressure
• Acupuncture: fine needles inserted into points located along a meridian
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Acupuncture & Acupressure
• Obstruction of the movement of energy causes imbalances such as ill-health.
• Twirling the needles along various points of a meridian helps to remove obstructions restoration of energy flow.
• NIH studies conclude that acupuncture is effective in controlling post-operative nausea and pain, nausea associated with pregnancy, & dental pain.
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Accupressure
• Acupressure: pressure is utilized in place of needles. • Pressure points on specific areas of the foot bring about balance of internal functions as indicated
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Herbal Supplements
• Used for both prevention and treatment of illness.
• Caution: herbs have interactions with medications and can cause undesirable outcomes. They are not benign substances.
• Huge industry• AMA does not control• Nutritionists and herbalists specialize in the use
of herbs.
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Herbal Supplements
Many herbs can be used liberally while others require caution
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Yoga• A mind-body intervention used to decrease
the negative effects of stress through the use of breathing exercises, physical postures, & meditation.
• Invokes ideas of harmony, health, & balance• Balancing the nervous system + balancing the
mind, body & spirit free energy flow health & well being.
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Yoga
• Certain poses help to open energy channels of certain areas of
the body and promote proper alignment of the body.
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Meditation
• Involves turning attention and concentration to one point of focus
• Requires discipline to maintain all attention on one focus
• There is no religious or mystical intent• Believed to promote health and well-being.
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Additional Forms of CAM
• Aromatherapy Pet Therapy• Biofeedback Phytonutrients• Imagery• Relaxation exercises• Therapeutic touch or healing touch• Play Therapy• Music Therapy
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Complementary & Alternative Therapies: Closure
• Read and review the key points in fundamentals book (Burton) on p. 221
• Review questions p. 221-2.