Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is important in todays’ health care for researchers, practitioners, and consumers. Society should be aware of the safety of taking herbs, therapies, and any health topics. The CAM website can be a useful website to research information that a person wants to gain background on. In the following paper, I will give definitions of alternative, complementary, integrative medicine, conventional medicine role, CAMs philosophy, five domains of therapies, and research
and patients work together every day in order to find alternative treatment methods. One such alternative is music therapy. Music therapy is used address health issues regarding their physical and emotional health. The therapist meets with a patient to learn about their strengths and weaknesses before creating a customized treatment plan. Some methods of treatment include singing, playing with instruments and listening to music. These methods of treatment in turn help the patients learn different
may also wish to use certain alternative therapies that may differ from those that Western health care workers are more familiar with, and the nurse should be willing to learn about the method that a person of a different culture may wish to use. There are also some alternative therapies that can be used in conjunction with American medicine and are encouraged by health care providers to more effectively treat a patient’s condition. These different cultures and methods will be discussed and show how
Introduction Alternative healthcare options also known as alternative medicine is “any of various method of healing or treating disease that is not included under traditional medical practice in the United States and Britain” (Webster dictionary). These alternatives include methods such as hypnosis, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic therapy, spiritual or faith healing amongst others. Alternative medicine is the term used for medical products and practices that are not part of the standard
that music has a unique and profound effect on the brain. In the article, “Why Does Music Move Us?”, Douglas McClennan claims that, as human beings, we are attracted to music and art for reasons other than entertainment. Researchers have studied the human attraction to music and there appears to be a connection between music and man rooted deep in the brain, but it is unknown as to why the brain responds as such. In a sort of natural instinct, the attraction may be due to the natural healing properties
soundscape of healing and reconciliation (2010), John Paul Lederach, together with his daughter Angela Jill, study the use of metaphors from sound to foster new pathways of conflict transformation and healing. They ask the question “how do people express and then heal from violations that so destroy the essence of innocence, decency and life itself that the very experience penetrates beyond comprehension and words?” (2010, p. 17). In the Lederach’s perspective, aural properties found in music, poetry
There are many different healing modalities throughout the world. These modalities allow people multiple opportunities to get the help they need to be fully functional. Each of these modalities uses a way to create a harmony between the mind and body. Reiki will infuse energy into the person’s body to create healing. Sound therapy uses sound to connect with the rhythmic balances of the body. It has been known to work for thousands of years, but science has finally figured it out in the past century
Introduction Alternative healthcare options or alternative medicine is “any of various systems of healing or treating disease (such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, or faith healing) that is not included under traditional medical practice in the United States and Britain” (Webster dictionary). Alternative medicine is the term used for medical products and practices that are not part of the standard of care. Standard of care is what medical doctors, doctors of traditional medicine, and allied
Blackman 2 Eastern Medicine is a healing system that has been carefully developed all throughout China over the course of thousands of years, resulting in various forms of therapy. There are many focuses and principles in these methods, such as enhancing the body’s capacities and bolstering the body’s immunities for restoring and sustaining health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a great emphasis on natural remedies; staying grounded to earth by exploring the body 's interactions with all
contribute to physical, emotional, and psychological distress (2013). This distress increases anxiety and can interfere with the healing process. Pain is often worsened by anxiety and fear (Comeaux & Steele-Moses, 2013). Therefore, reducing anxiety can also aid in reducing pain. The most often used intervention for pain management is the use of drug therapy. However, drug therapy alone is not effective. For example, on the South 3 West unit of Holyoke Medical Center patients still report pain levels of