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| The use of non-mainstream practice along with conventional (Western) medicine |
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| The use of non-mainstream practice in place of conventional (Western) medicine |
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| Brining together complementary and conventional medicine in a coordinated way |
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| how many ppl use non mainstream medicine |
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| 30% of adults and 12% of children are using practices that are not considered mainstream |
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‘dietary supplements’
– Vitamins and minerals
– Herbs (botanicals)
– Probiotics
– Most common used in US: fish oil
– Most research has shown limited effectiveness of natural products |
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procedures or
techniques administered or taught by a
trained individual
– Yoga
– Chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation – Meditation
– Massage therapy
– Tai chi
– Hypnotherapy |
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| 10 most common complementary health approaches |
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– Ayur = life and veda = science or knowledge – Originated in India >3,000 years ago
– Key concepts: universal interconnectedness (among people, their health, and the universe), body’s constitution and life forces
– No states allow licensure for Ayurvedic practitioners
– Not well enough studied to be able to support beneficial claims
• 2008 NCCIH funded study found 40 of 193 Ayurvedic produced purchased online (manufactured in the US or India) had lead, mercury, and/or arsenic that exceeded acceptable daily intake per US recommendations |
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| Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) |
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– Used for thousands of years
– Combination of herbal medicines and mind and body practices
– Mixed research of effectiveness, many practices (ti chi, acupuncture) are relatively low risk
– In 2004, the FDA banned ephedra-containing dietary supplements due to proven link to MIs and strokes
– FDA regulates acupuncture needles as medical devicessterile, nontoxic, labeled for single-use |
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– Developed in Germany 200+ years ago
– Based on 2 principles: ‘like cures like’ and ‘minimum dose’
– Highly individualized treatment plans
– Not FDA regulated for safety or effectiveness
– Only includes application of homeopathic medicines, no additional practices or treatment approaches
– Arizona, Connecticut and Nevada license homeopathic medical doctors |
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– Began in 19th century Europe
– Homeopathy is one aspect of naturopathic medicine
• Also includes lifestyle counseling, herbs and supplements, manipulative therapies, detoxifications, psychotherapy
– Naturopathic physicians (ND): Complete a 4-year graduate program, accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, licensed
– Naturopaths: variety of training, not accredited, not licensed |
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