Complementary
Define complementary therapies
Health care practices that may be used along with standard medical treatment.
Define alternative therapies
Methods of treatment that are used inn place of biomedical therapies
Define Integrative therapies
A form of psychotherapy that combines different therapeutic tools and approaches to the fit of the client
What does Cam stand for ?
Complementary and Alternative medicine
Name 1 example of complementary therapies
Homeopathy, Tai chi, and Herbal medicine
Name 1 examples of alternative therapies
Acupuncture , Ayurvedic medicine and Reiki
What are the beliefs behind intergrative therapy?
Health and well-being are the most natural conditions and that the human body has the ability to heal itself.
What is a CAM practitioner?
A health care career that focuses on processing complementary nd alternative medicine
What are some of the beliefs behind homeopathy therapies?
Stimulates the immune system, removes toxins and heals the body.
What are some of the beliefs behind acupuncture therapies?
Helpful for chronic pain and depression
Name one benefit of integrative therapies
Focuses mainly on patients needs, Close partnership between the patient and physician, uses both types of CAM therapies, considers all factors that influence health, wellness, and diseases.
What is 1 examples of CAM practitioners?
Chinese medicine practitioner, Hypnotists, Chiropractors