Working with Complementary Health Approaches Part II Working with Complementary Health Approaches

Complementary Approach Homework: Due Next Class Need to pick one practice of CAM and find some information on that topic. Be ready to justify at the start of class where this practice is categorized. Complementary or Alternative Go over Homework. What did each of you find, What practice did you pick? Is it categorized under the subgroups in Complementary or is it one of the five Alternatives to medicine? Could it fall in each area? Class discussion on the topics.

CAM Review Complementary Health approaches can be looked at in two subgroups: • Natural Products • Mind and Body Practices We looked at this last week- good review Natural Products “This group includes a variety of products, such as herbs (known as botanicals), vitamins and minerals, and probiotics. They are widely marketed, readily available to consumers, and often sold as dietary supplements” (NCCAM, 2013). “Mind and body practices include a large and diverse group of procedures or techniques administered or taught by a trained practitioner or teacher” (NCCAM, 2013).

Complementary Approach Natural Product Often sold as dietary supplements Herbs Vitamins Minerals Probiotics “These products were the most popular complementary health approaches among both adults and children” (NCCAM, 2013). “The most commonly used natural product among adults in the past 30 days was fish oil/omega 3s; popular products for children include echinacea and fish oil/omega 3s” (NCCAM, 2013).

Complementary Approach Natural Products Herbs Can anyone name some herbs?

Complementary Approach Some Medical Herbs: Danshen Dong quai Evening primrose oil Garlic Ginkgo Ginseng St. John's wort “Indeed, 8 of the 10 most widely used supplements interact with the blood-thinning medication warfarin (Coumadin). Here are just a few of the herbal supplements that can affect warfarin: [listed above]” (Mayo Clinic, 2011). “That's why it's so important to talk with your doctor before taking herbal supplements if you take prescription medications” (Mayo Clinic, 2011).

Complementary Approach Natural Products Vitamins & Minerals Can you name some vitamins & Minerals?

Complementary Approach Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamins- A, B6, B12, C, D, E , K Minerals- calcium, Chromium, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc

Complementary Approach Natural Products Probiotics Does anyone know what these are? Can anyone name some?

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Complementary Approach Mind and Body Practices: Acupuncture Massage Therapy Meditation Movement Techniques Relaxation Techniques

Complementary Approach More Mind & Body Practices: Spinal Manipulation Tia chi & qi gong Yoga Healing Touch & hypnotherapy

Complementary Approach Natural Products Mind and Body Practices Safety Concerns Drug Interactions Product Contamination Safety Concerns Research varies Non-trained practitioner or teacher Natural Products: Drug Interactions were addressed in the slide about medical herbs. Product Contamination: “Supplements have been found to contain hidden prescription drugs or other compounds, particularly in dietary supplements marketed for weight loss, sexual health including erectile dysfunction, and athletic performance or body-building” (NCCAM, 2013). Mind and Body Practices “Mind and body practices such as meditation and yoga, for example are generally considered to be safe in healthy people when practiced appropriately” (NCCAM, 2013). This is why it is important that when practicing these type of practices you need to find a trained practitioner or teacher to instruct you through the process. “The amount of research on mind and body approaches varies widely depending on the practice” (NCCAM, 2013).

For more safety information http://nccam.nih.gov/health/safety/topics.htm