Module 2 Discussion
SURVEY SAMPLING OF ALTERNATIVE PRACTICES CAM: Complementary & Alternative Medicine
CONCEPT OF SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
Health & Wellness is the responsibility of each individual.
Partnership, collaboration with complementary, alternative and/or traditional provider may look different?
Practices that one does on own, meditation, qigong, yoga, tai chi, dance, intuitive painting
HEALTHCARE
Traditional Doctor Bag
What was this bag used for?
Answer: House Calls
What is a “House Call?
Answer: When a doctor would travel to your house if you were sick.
Times have changed.
OUR SURVEY OF “ALTERNATIVE” PRACTICES
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): All health care resources other than those intrinsic to our allopathic healthcare system.
ANCIENT PRACTICES:
Ayurvedic Medicine-Ancient Indian System for Healing
Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture
Herbs
Native American Herbs and Remedies
Reiki
Qigong
Contemporary Practices
Naturopathic
Homeopathy
Supplements, Nutrients
Natural products
Biofeedback
Massage
INTERNET LINKS & VIDEO SAMPLING
Qigong
Chiropractic
Massage
Yoga
Meditation
Chinese Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine
Ancient Personal Practices
Yoga
Qigong
Tai Chi
Reiki
Meditation
Spiritual Guidance
Prayer
Dance
SELF-RESPONSIBILTY & Health/Healthcare
Consider an individual’s belief regarding who is responsible for their personal health?
How does a belief in the expert model affect choice and decision-making?
How does this affect their healthcare choice?
How does this affect their relationship with their chosen healthcare professional?
How does this impact their active choice in practices such as yoga, meditation?