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Complimentary Medicine
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What and Why? Complimentary Medicine is the use of a non-mainstream
approach for treatment which includes a variety of approaches that fall outside the realm of conventional medicine
40% of Women in the United States use some form of Complimentary Medicine
Because Conventional medicine has not helped Believed to be safe and healthier Involves the whole body (physical, emotional, social, and
spiritual) Work with a specialist that views health condition from a
different perspective Complimentary medicine has not been proven to work and
may interfere with how prescription drugs work
Types of Treatment Mind-body: Focus on how mental and emotional
status interacts and affects the body’s ability to function Ex: meditation, music and art therapy
Whole medical system: Complete systems of medical theory and practice, many which go back thousands of years and are not rooted in Western medicine Ex: naturopathy
Manipulative and body based: Physical manipulation of the body designed to improve specific symptoms and overall health Ex: Chiropractic
Energy medicine: Uses energy fields to promote healing Ex: Biofeedback
YOGA
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What is Yoga? Yoga is an ancient art based on a
harmonizing systems of development for the body, mind, and spirit
Yoga is considered a mind-body intervention and is used to reduce the effects of stress
Typically performed in 45 minute sessions about once a week
Promotes flexibility, reduces stress, and improves coordination
Muscle Tension Muscle tension is caused when a muscle contracts and
does not release Caused by a physical occurrence, overuse, or may be a
product of stress Yoga assists in treating muscle tension by:
contracting and releasing muscles, Yoga applies a slow and steady load to connective tissues by stretching for several minutes
Uses techniques to lengthen, stretch, and relax muscles while working with your breath
Addresses both physical side of muscle tension as well as the stress aspect
A consistent yoga practice can help one cope with stress while becoming more positive and stronger
Types of Yoga Hatha: For beginners and teaches
basics Vinyasa: Integrates breath movements
and builds lean muscle mass Ashtanga: Improves spiritual health Lyengar: Strengthens body and
corrects alignment Bikram: Flushes out toxins and deeply
stretches muscles
Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture? A technique in which doctors insert thin
needles into the skin to stimulate specific points on the body
Traditional Chinese medicine explains it as “a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body.
Acupuncture and Headaches
Studies suggest that acupuncture can: Reduce the frequency of tension or
stress headaches Help to prevent chronic headaches,
such as migraines Improves quality of life for people who
suffer from chronic headaches A cheaper treatment compared to other
treatments available, such as medications and pain relievers.
Meditation
What is Meditation? Meditation is a mind and body practice There are many types of meditation
depending on the religious and spiritual traditions that are preferred.
Consists of becoming mindful of thoughts, feelings, and sensations, and observing them in an unbiased way.
Usually is done in a quiet, relaxing area
Meditation and Fatigue A “three-minute meditation” or a short,
quiet break is suggested as a way of replenishing yourself and boosting your energy.
Closing your eyes, taking deep breaths, relaxing your body, and visualizing positive things are the keys to boosting your energy and fighting fatigue.
Light Therapy
Light Therapy Light therapy is used for a form of
depression that can be caused by a sunlight deficiency: SAD
SAD (Seasonal Affect Disorder) seems to be caused by a variety of things Dysfunctional serotonin receptors Genetic predisposition Shift in Circadian RhythmsFound mostly in those who do not experience enough sunlight, causes symptoms of normal depression
Light Therapy Symptoms of SAD include:
General sadness Craving for starches Difficulty waking up Weight gain And many more
In order to combat this problem, a form of therapy was discovered to give people the light exposure that they need.
Light Therapy Light therapy involves sitting 2-3 feet a
way from an incredibly powerful and specially developed light box for a session of time each day (AT LEAST 2500 lux)
Should be facing, but not staring directly into, the light, doing everyday activities, usually in the morning
Dawn Therapy: simulates dawn by having the lights slowly brighten as a form of alarm
Herbal Tea
Herbal Teas Certain herbs have been found to have
curative properties—especially when dealing with upset stomach
Can be dated all the way back to early China and early Egypt
Provide a natural and soothing remedy for the upset stomach, cleansing the system
Peppermint Helps with indigestion Relaxes the muscles of the stomach and
helps the flow of bile, necessary for digesting fatty foods
Can relieve abdominal pain in people with IBS as well as normal upset stomach
Ginger In some cases helps to alleviate motion
sickness May help to reduce nausea in pregnancy Sometimes recommended after surgery
to reduce nausea and vomiting Still uncertain as to how or why this
works, each person should try their own herbal tea combinations and find which works for their body
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nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/introduction
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