ALTERNATIVES TO WESTERN HEALTH
CAREBy Stacie Brua, RN, BSN
HOLISTIC CARE Where mind, body, and spirit are balanced
for health and wellness. The patient is an active participant What are some considerations, other than
basic medical care that holistic care take incorporates into healing or their wellness plan?
ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES
Are natural products rather those derived from chemicals
HerbsAromatherapy
Energy Therapies Guided imageryRelaxation techniquesMeditationCAM Therapies (Complementary/Alternative Medicine)
COMMON CAMS
Each group will give a written description of the CAM
categories with 2 examples
CAM THERAPIES (25)
AcupunctureAnthroposophically Extended Medicine (AMS)AromatherapyArt therapy, dance therapy
AyurvedaBiofeedbackChelation therapyChiropractic careElectromagnetic therapyHerbal therapyHomeopathy
HypnotherapyLight therapyMassage therapyMeditationMovement therapyNaturopathic medicineNutrition therapyPrayer
QigongReflexologyReikiTherapeutic touchTraditional Chinese medicineVisualizationYoga
ENDING THOUGTHSNo matter what title or diagnosis a patient is given remember that we were all whole (mind, body, and spirit) at one point. As health care providers we are not there to judge, preach, or attempt to change the individual but to provide the best care we are able to offer while being empathetic, understanding, and respectful.
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