Pros And Cons Of Cam Therapies

Examining how and why CAM therapies have become so popular, in spite of what may appear as people ignoring efficacy concerns, is perhaps due to a general dissatisfaction with conventional medicine. How this has come about lies within changing social values; which have popularised holism, inspired

North Central Health District website, 2013). The cancer mortality rate has been on the decline

In conclusion, we will face facts that we need to have respect and understanding of the religious beliefs. Today, majority of people are using some sort of CAM’s. Health care providers may not approve of the alternative medicine, but this is reality. With the cost of health care and medicines rising, why would you not want to try alternative medicines? However, when you are talking to your patient about the use of

According to Dr. Tan, Dr. Fuzun, and Dr. Akçay, out of the 499 patients using CAM, 13% did not see a significant difference in their health while 87% did see an improvement in their health status. The most preferred CAM therapy was the use of herbs (2004). Many CAM therapies stem from the practices of traditional eastern medicine and can be used with or instead of western treatments. In a study conducted about male fertility in China, patients that underwent acupuncture showed an increase in sperm count, motility, and viability (Xiao-Ke, 2013). These studies displayed results from treatments based on eastern medicine techniques. Due to the nature of eastern medicine compared to western medicine, sometimes it can be difficult to collect tangible data on the results of eastern medicine. CAMs help solve this problem because their results can be monitored in a way that is similar to the way results of western medicine treatments are monitored.

The mission of NCCAM is to investigate the “usefulness and safety” of alternative and complementary medicine and the roles they could possibly play in improving health of the nation and our healthcare system by advance research on mind and body interventions,

In Policy and Medicine’s blog, a response to an article posted in The Atlantic, Thomas Sullivan recounts whether modern medicine is on the decline verses alternative medicine becoming a more popular choice despite evidence that points to the contrary. By addressing the article in The Atlantic entitled The Triumph of New-Age Medicine by David H. Freeman, Sullivan’s thesis not only questions whether contemporary medicine is falling short in providing care but, loudly exclaims the opposite is true. Staying in tune with the pace of the article the main point is brought out early in the paper through data and statistics. Sullivan wastes no time in taking an implied view against alternative medicine. Implied because Sullivan does not overtly state opposition to alternative medicine, but by tone and supporting evidence it is clear he believes modern medicine has been given a bad rapport. In this rhetorical

Sentinel events occur, but finding out the root cause of what may happened is used to improve patient safety. According to the National Patient Safety Foundation (2015), “RCA is a process widely used by health professionals to learn how and why errors occurred,” and “investigating the event in question with the intent of eliminating the possibility or reducing the likelihood of a future similar event.” The most crucial step in the root cause analysis and action process is to identify actions to eliminate or control vulnerabilities and hazards from the cause of death (RCA2 Improving Root Cause Analyses and Actions to Prevent Harm, 2016).

3,200 cases in the United States. From research and data they conducted and gathered, they

The broad aim of this proposed research is to examine Canada’s ethnocultural diversity and the use of CAM, specifically comparing the health-seeking behaviour and care use behaviour of Canadian residents of SSA origin with the rest of the populace. Additionally, the proposed research seeks to critically examine geographical, economic, biological, socio-cultural and prevailing health policy on CAM, and how these broader factors contribute to the less use of CAM among the elderly as compared to the younger people. These two broader aims are the gaps in CAM research both in Canada and other western countries. The proposed research seeks to achieve the following specific objectives:

behaviors, but also to be used in conjunction with modern medicine. While there are a

CAMS are divided into five different categories: biological, manipulative-body, mind-body, energy, and alternative medicine. For example, dance therapy would fall under the manipulative-body based interventions, while mind-body interventions encompass alternatives like poetry, art, or music, and yoga would be an example of mind-body interventions and manipulative-body. Participants in music therapy have reported improved quality of life, and yoga therapy has been shown to lead individuals towards motivation to health improvement. As well, dance therapy has been proven to improve body image, coordination, body awareness, depression, anxiety, and stress relief; as well, sexual abuse survivors have used dance therapy to reconnect with their body by coping and processing, as well as give them a sense of freedom from their trauma (Complementary and Integrative, n.d.).

1. CAM has involved into integrative healthcare which means that lifestyle factores such as diet, nutrition, physical activity play a significant role in an individual's state of health. The NIH's NCCAM has sponsored numerous studies confirming the safety and efficacy of many integrative health care strategies and interventions.Evidence-based care must come into the 21st century and not rely solely on pharmaceuticals (Greek root word "pharma" means poison).

In a case study by Olivia Falcione and Laura Henderson, Dove collected data from 3,200 women from 10 different countries. “Only two percent of women around the

I do believe CAM is beneficial because it encourages individuals to be proactive in their health. Individuals are encouraged to maintain a healthier lifestyle, incorporate more herbal remedies (tea, ointments, etc), and seek a balance in their mental health. I believe using CAM in conjunction with modern medicine can help the healing process. For instance, if I feel like I may be coming down with a cold, I usually drink an herbal tea mixed with honey and lemon to soothe my throat. There are no cures for common colds and we must ride it out, therefore CAM can help speed up the process. I do believe CAM can be safe and effective with the guidance of educated health professionals and thorough research, Users cannot take everything for face value

CAM is used by million of Americans. Despite its popularity, it remain an ongoing debate. Numerous physicians decline to utilize CAM therapies such as acupuncture and herbal supplements as a method of treating illness. Physician's view in general, however, appears to have a small impact on the increase use of CAM among patients. Although, a variety of treatments are available, more people are turning to CAM therapies to reduce pain and side effects. The popularity of CAM has forced health care providers to examine the use of CAM in medicine. More research is being conducted on the benefits and safety of CAM, and this paper evaluates such data and provides evidence in which these procedures are