1. By: Jenna Honneffer

2. Term for medical products and practices that are not part of standard care.

3. COMPLIMENTARYALTERNATIVE  Used along-side conventional medicine  More common in today’s society  Used instead of conventional medicine  Strictly alternative is more rare

4.  …Absolutely EVERYTHING  Mind  Relaxation  Stress reduction  Clarity  Body  Wellness  Strength  Immunity  Soul/Spirit  Connection to others  Higher Self  Connection to the Divine

5.  Natural Products  Nutrition + vitamins/minerals  Herbal supplements  Essential oils  Food as medicine  Homeopathic remedies  Mind-Body  Meditation  Deep breathing  Chiropractic  Yoga  Massage  Prayer  Reiki/other body work

6.  Ayervedic Medicine  Originates in India  Complex food and mineral combinations, and particular lifestyle  Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)  Herbal supplements  Body is a miniature version of the Universe

7. Questions Comments Confusion

8. Meditation

9.  Lower heart rate and blood pressure  Less stress and anxiety  Deeper relaxation  Feelings of overall well-being  Mental clarity  Gain Compassion

10.  Loving Kindness  Mindfulness  Transcendental  Kundalini  Movement  Tai chi  Qui gong  Walking

11.  Grounding and Centering  Staying in the present  Pay attention to breath– breathe deeply  Can be done on the floor or in a chair  Quick exercise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC9UyUXoLG4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC9UyUXoLG4

12.  Exercise:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rah4IHHZyZU&i ndex=2&list=PL7Div7f_eyxTGWK1erc3wehY5qWUG gzlD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rah4IHHZyZU&i ndex=2&list=PL7Div7f_eyxTGWK1erc3wehY5qWUG gzlD

13. Questions???