1. Working with Complementary Health Approaches
Part II
Working with Complementary Health Approaches

2. 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.

3. 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).

4. 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).

5. Complementary Approach
Natural Products
Herbs
Can anyone name some herbs?

6. 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).

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

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

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

10. Complementary Approach

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

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

13. 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).

14. For more safety information