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Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Holistic Philosophy • • • • • • • • Whole > Parts Wellness = Dynamic Balance (homeostasis) Treat patient not disease Optimal Health > Absence of sickness Body = Pharmacy Dis-ease is not an isolated event Energy systems and Quantum Physics Prevention is preferable to treatment TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) • • • • • Acupuncture Acupressure T’ai Chi Ch’uan Qigong Shiatsu Acupuncture TCM: Movement Therapies Tai chi Movement Therapies • • • • • • • • • • Chiropractic Pilates Yoga Reiki Osteopathy Hellerwork Feldenkrais Alexander Technique Bioenergetics Rolfing Other Therapies • • • • • • • • • Color/Light Therapy Art Therapy Sound Therapy Herbal Homeopathy Nutritional Feng Shui Reflexology Meditation • • • • • • • • • Aromatherapy Biofeedback Applied Kinesiology Tonics/Colonics Naturopathy Hypnotherapy Massage Therapy Hydrotherapy Magnetic Therapy Homeopathy • “Like cures Like” • Observe signs, mimic • Minute doses diluted • from the mother tincture Liquid or tablet form Herbal Remedies • Plant source – Root – Leaves – Seeds, Flowers • Forms – Teas, Extracts, Tinctures – Lotions, Ointments – Pills • Examples – Garlic – Milk Thistle – Peppermint – Parsley – Oregano Naturopathy • Herbal Medicine • Homeopathy • Nutritional • • • Supplements Dietary changes Lifestyle changes Stress Management Massage Therapy • Manipulation – Soft tissues – Joints • Goal – Reduce tension – Relieve pain – Maintain muscle wellness Reflexology • Massage reflex points • Hands • Feet • Ear Aromatherapy • Essential Oils inhaled • Limbic System affected • Examples – Anti-inflammatory • Cinnamon • Eucalyptus • Sage • Clove – Antibacterial • Ginger • Peppermint • Thyme • Lemongrass • Sandlewood Color / Light Therapy • Light – Depression – Bipolar conditions • Color: – Balance Energy – Emotions Feng Shui • Art of Placement – Harmony – Balance – Energy (Chi) flow around physical structures • Align physical space with your personal goals Therapy Treatment Examples • Cancer – Massage, Acupuncture, Naturopathy/Nutritional Therapies, Meditation, Herbs • Pain – Acupuncture, Massage, Hydrotherapy • Stress – Acupuncture, Tai Chi, Meditation, Massage • Immune – Massage, Nutritional Therapy, Herbs, Meditation Questions? Massage Therapy Light Therapy
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