Homeopathy 101Shannon GebhardKaplan UniversityHW 499

Day 1 – Introduction to Complementary & Alternative

Medicine (CAM)

▪ Introduction

▪Uses Discussion of Video

▪ Types

▪ Examples

What is Complementary & Alternative Medicine?

▪Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZX_gpNwoJU

▪Discussion

What are the four types of CAM?

▪ Energy Therapies▪Manipulative Therapies▪Mind-body Intervention▪ Biological Therapies

Energy Therapies

▪ Biofields

▪ Electromagnetic Fields

▪Universal life force

▪ Subtle energy

Energy Therapies

▪History

▪ Imbalance

▪ Blockage

▪ Claims

• Electromagnetic Therapy• Biofield Therapy• Video https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJeGNsIodMA

Manipulative Therapies

• Introduction• History

Mind-Body Intervention

▪ Introduction

▪History

▪ Claims

▪ Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3G6SAPEMuk&feature=youtu.be

Biological Therapies

▪ Introduction

▪Description

Examples of CAM

Examples of CAM

▪ Reiki

▪Magnet Therapy

▪ Yoga

Examples of CAM

▪Meditation

▪ Acupuncture

▪Homeopathy

Day 1 – Conclusion & Questions

Day 2 – Homeopathy

▪ Introduction to Homeopathy

▪Description▪ Video

▪Discussion of Video

Introduction to Homeopathy

▪ Common

▪ Safe & gentle

▪ Body to heal itself

▪Natural remedies

• 200 year history

• Highly debated• Current

research

What is Homeopathy?

▪ Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULExWtl-22g

What is Homeopathy?

▪Discussion

Day 2 – Conclusion & Questions

Day 3 – Homeopathic Remedies

▪ Introduction

▪ Every day use

▪ Specialty uses

Introduction to Homeopathic Remedies

▪Natural sources▪Minerals▪ Plants

▪Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZlv1wiHfH4

Introduction to Homeopathic Remedies

▪ Video Discussion

Homeopathic Remedies for Everyday Use

▪ Common Cold▪ Cough▪Headaches

Homeopathic Remedies for Special Issues

▪Depression▪ Pregnancy

Day 3 – Conclusion & Questions

Local Community Resources - Homeopathy

▪Mitchell Chiropractic Healing Center▪ http://radianthealth.us/raliegh-homeopathy/

▪ Triangle Homeopathic Center▪ http://

www.altmd.com/Specialists/Triangle-Homeopathic-Center

▪Raleigh Naturopathic Clinic, LLC▪ http://www.raleighnaturopathic.com/aboutnaturopathic.php

Local Community Resources - Homeopathy

▪ Johnson Chiropractic, P.C.▪ http://www.johnsonchiropracticpc.com/advanced-c

are/homeopathy/

▪ Carolina Partners in Mental Healthcare▪ http://

www.carolinapartners.com/wellnesstherapies/homeopathy.php

▪ Cary Holistic Health▪ http://www.caryholistichealth.com/

Local Community Resources - CAM

• Integrative Healing Partnerships, LLC• http://www.integrativehealing-nc.com/

• Harmony Life• http://www.surchange.com/

• Raleigh Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine• http://www.raleighacupuncture.com/• Essential Wellness• http://www.essentialwellnessclinic.com/

Further Readings

Dacher, E.S. (2006). Integral Health: The Path to Human Flourishing.

Schlitz, M. , Amorok, T., & Micozzi, M.S. (2005). Consciousness & Healing: Integral Approaches to Mind-Body Medicine.

Further Readings

Local Community Resources - CAM

• Traditional Chinese Medicine• http://www.drakecriswell.com/

• Lynnea Villanova• http://www.lynneavillanovamd.com/treatme

nts/ayurveda/

• Triangle Art Therapy• http://www.trianglearttherapy.com/

References

▪ Brain Line. (n.d.). Mind-Body Medicine: An Overview. Retrieved from http://www.brainline.org/content/2009/06/mind-body-medicinean-overview_pageall.html

▪ Canadian Cancer Society. (n.d.). Energy Therapies. Retrieved from www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/diagnosis-and-treatment/complementary-therapies/energy-therapies/?region=on

▪ Firstscience TV. (2007, October 22). How are homeopathic remedies made? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZlv1wiHfH4

References

▪ Gebhard, S. (2015). Homeopathy for Weight Loss.

▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3G6SAPEMuk&feature=youtu.be. (2013, February 17). Is the Mind-Body Connection Scientific? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3G6SAPEMuk&feature=youtu.be

▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJeGNsIodMA. (2014, June 16). Healing Touch: New Therapies For Hospitals [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJeGNsIodMA

References

▪ Life Force Homeopathy. (2010, July 11). Sources of homeopathic medicines- How are homeopathic medicine prepared, by Life Force [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uCTSX87J1c

▪ Medicine Net. (2013, August). Biological therapy definition. Retrieved from http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2465

▪ Merck Manual. (2009). Energy Therapies: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Retrieved from http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/special_subjects/complementary_and_alternative_medicine_cam/energy_therapies.html

References

▪ Merck Manual. (2009). Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Retrieved from http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/special_subjects/complementary_and_alternative_medicine_cam/manipulative_and_body-based_therapies.html

▪ Pettman, E. (2007). A History of Manipulative Therapy. The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 15(3), 165–174. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2565620/

▪ Reiki.org. (n.d.). What Is Reiki? Retrieved March 7, 2015, from http://www.reiki.org/faq/whatisreiki.html

References

▪ The MedSchool Project. (2012). Retrieved from http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hCuYHoyD4o4/UDdlneHjmbI/AAAAAAAAAt0/0keDIm7ag7o/s1600/Infographic+-+types+of+CAM.png

▪ Vachani, C., & Millar, L. B. (2014, December 17). Biologic Therapy: The Basics. Retrieved from http://www.oncolink.org/treatment/article.cfm?c=16&id=335

▪ WebMD. (n.d.). Magnet Yherapy: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1177-magnet%20therapy.aspx?activeingredientid=1177&activeingredientname=magnet%20therapy