1. COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: WEIGHT MANAGEMENT COURSE SHELIA M. JONES FACILITATOR

2. Facilitator: Shelia M. Jones Tel. 770.321.9876 E-mail: Great2B40@weebly.com Office Location: Georgia, USA Office Ours: Monday – Friday, 9AM-50PM Facility Hours: Monday – Saturday,10AM – 9PM Prerequisites: None Course Description The purpose of this class is to give the audience a better understanding of CAM and its practices available to them for the treatment of weight management. This course is designed to give students an introductory background and understanding of weight loss management, its causes and how being overweight affects our body. The course will also focus upon introducing some of the varying modalities of CAM used in the treatment of weight management and precautions. The course will give the student a general overview of weight loss management and CAM to establish a familiarity with the terms and practices available in their area. The class is an interactive class with the audience learning how to incorporate stress reducing techniques into their own lives. Supplemental Reading: See handout This is a non-graded course. Student feedback and experiences are encourage

3. Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Weight Management Course WEEK 1 What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)? Purposes: Introduce and Understand the Basics of Complementary & Alternative Medicine http://wellnessproposals.com/health-care/complimentary- and-alternative-medicine/what-is-cam.pdf

4. COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Define Complementary Medicine Define Alternative Medicine What’s the Difference Who’s using it?

5. THERE ARE FOUR COMPLEMENTARY DOMAINS 1.Mind-Body Medicine 2.Biologically-based Practices 3.Manipulative and Body-based Practices 4.Energy Medicine

6. Mind-body Medicine MIND-BODY MEDICINE

7. Biologically-based Practices

8. MANIPULATIVE AND BODY-BASED PRACTICES

9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VFN32U6 9LBk

10. ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WHAT IS IT?

11. WHAT IS ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

12. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? COMPLEMENTARY Used with traditional or conventional medicine Not taught or used in Western medical schools or hospitals Consist of a variety of cultural, social, economic, or scientific reasons, have not been adopted by mainstream Western medicine ALTERNATIVE Used in place of traditional/conventional medicine Are generally not recognized by the medical community as standard or conventional medical approaches Includes dietary supplements, mega-dose vitamins, herbs, special teas, massage therapy, magnet therapy, and spiritual healing http://www.medicinenet.com/alternative_medicin e/page2.htm

13. WHO USE CAM? http://report.nih.gov/NIHfactsheets/ViewFactSheet.aspx?csid=85

14. Wrap up and Summary

15. WEEK 2 Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Stress Management Course Purposes: Define Weight Management How Does Weight Affect The Body http://www.move.va.gov/docs/NewHandouts/Nutrition/N06_EatingWellOnA Budget.pdf http://www.move.va.gov/docs/NewHandouts/Nutrition/N04_HungerAndFull ness.pdf

16. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS THAT? http://www.move.va.gov/docs/NewHandouts/PhysicalActivit y/P06_ExerciseCanBeFun.pdf

17. HOW TO DETERMINE PROPER WEIGHT FOR YOUR HEIGHT?

18. HOW DOES WEIGHT AFFECT THE BODY?

20. http:// www.helpguide.org/harvard/how-excess-weight-affects-your-health.htm

21. EFFECTS OF BEING UNDERWEIGHT www.snarglr.com

23. Livingstrong: Side Effects of Being Underweight, retrieved on 08/11/2015 from www.livingstrong.com Questions to Ask If You Are Underweight Have you been ill? Are you skipping breakfast or lunch& just snacking on the go Do you have a loss appetite Are you stressed or worried Have you been trying to lose weight? When you do not eat, do you feel as though you are more in control?

24. WEEK 3 Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Stress Management Course Purposes: Traditional Treatments for Weight Management Introduce CAM Treatment – stretching, yoga, acupuncture, supplements and meditation

26. Complementary and Alternative Treatments To Weight Management stretching supplements yogaHerbal medicineacupuncture

27. Definitions of: Yoga Meditation Acupuncture At the conclusion of the definitions. We will spend time practicing simple yoga techniques and meditations.

28. Meditation environment – Start by finding a quiet time and place where you won’t be disturbed for a few minutes. Pick a time when you’ll be awake and alert. Each person has a different preference; either morning, afternoon, or evening. Sitting position – Sit in a comfortable chair without armrests; back straight, and feet flat on the floor. Keep your hands either cupped one inside the other just below the navel, or simply rest them on your thighs. The main purpose of your sitting position is to be comfortable and alert. Do not lie down, as you’ll probably fall asleep. Concentration – Gently close your eyes and begin observing your breath. Use the counting technique to help you develop your concentration. This will help keep your mind from wandering so easily. During your meditation, count your breaths 1 through 5 silently in your mind. When you get to 5, simply start over again. Keep your attention focused on the air passing through the tip of your nose. When a distraction arises, simply ignore it and immediately bring your attention back to your breath. Mindfulness – After a few minutes of concentration meditation, switch to mindfulness meditation. Continue observing your breath. However, this time instead of counting each one, simply observe the entire breathing process mindfully. Observe it gently without forcing yourself. When distracting thoughts arise, gently bring your attention back to the breath. I suggest you meditate regularly, such as daily or every other day. Begin with 15-20 minute sessions, then increase them to half an hour or more. Regular practice is important for making steady progress. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=short+meditation+music&FORM=VIRE9#view=detail&mid=A5814E66080 61D51D5FDA5814E6608061D51D5FD

29. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PgIfOOHwH8

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