Flashcards About Chapter 12 Test

2007 national institute of health survey says nearly 40% of Americans use some type of complementary or alternative medicine 40% of hospitals offer complementary and alternative medicines services Most CAM systems and practices take a holistic approach to healing and disease prevention

The National Center for complementary and Alternative Medicine defines CAM as a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine.

Also called Western or allopathic medicine, is medicine practiced by a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy Other allied health professionals such as physical therapists, psychologists, and registered nurses work in conventional medicine. Conventional medicine typically uses prescription drugs, and surgeries to treat patients. Complementary Medicine refers to the use of CAM systems and practices in conjunction with conventional medicine.

Refers to the use of CAM systems and practices in place of conventional medicine.

Integrative medicine refers to the practice that combines both conventional and cam treatments for which there is evidence of safety and effectiveness.

CAM treatments and practices are far ranging Biologically base systems Manipulative and body based Mind body medicine Alternative Medicine Systems Energy Therapies

Diet Functional foods Dietary Supplements like vitamins and minerals,probiotics, and enzymes aromatherapy herbs

Chiropractic Massage Cranial Sacral Therapy Reflexology

Prayer Meditation Meridian Tapping Yoga Tai Chi

Homeopathy Naturopathy Traditional Chinese Medicine Ayurveda

Magnets Therapeutic Touch Qi Qong Reiki Bioenergy

Chronic pain Cancer Anxiety and Depression Injury Recovery Disease Prevention

The broad range of treatment options creates a broad range of skill, training, and knowledge among CAM practitioners Some CAM practitioners have licensing requirements Requirements vary from state to state As CAM practices increase in popularity many states are expanding licensing requirements

People may be using a CAM practice without realizing it. They may be praying, meditating, or getting a massage. These practices cannot do any harm. There are some practices that may be harmful to people with certain health conditions It is important to check with a physician before trying a CAM technique