This document discusses complementary and alternative medical systems and therapies. It defines complementary and alternative medicine as treatment techniques that evoke healing through the body-mind-spirit connection in a way that is not considered conventional medicine. Some key alternative medical systems discussed include Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, homeopathy and naturopathy. Therapies are categorized as alternative medical systems, biologically based treatments, mind-body techniques, manipulative and body-based methods, and energy therapies. Examples of specific therapies provided include herbal medicine, acupuncture, yoga, massage, and meditation.

1. PRESENTATION OF
ADVANCED NURSING
PRACTICE
PRESENTED BY: - GAGANDEEP KAUR

2. COMPLEMENTARY
AND ALTERNATIVE
SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

3. MEANING
The word ‘alternative’ medicine means practices and
healing techniques that are not generally taught in
medical schools, thus alternating with prevailing view.
The technique that replaces the allopathic medical care.
The word ‘complementary’ gained popularity in the
field conveying the idea that the modalities or
techniques could be used to complement and enhance
the biomedical treatments.


4. DEFINITION OF COMPLEMENTARY &
ALTERNATIVE THERAPY
Alternative/Complementary modalities have been defined
as treatment techniques whose goals are to evoke healing,
taking into account the body-mind-spirit connection of
every individual. - (Dossey, 1995).
It is a group of diverse medical and health care system,
practices, therapies and procedures that are not presently
considered to be part of conventional medicine.

5. TYPES OF COMPLEMENTARY AND
ALTERNATIVE THERAPY
Alternative Medical
System
Biologically Based
Treatment
Mind Body
Techniques

6. Manipulative Body
Based Methods
Energy Therapies

7. I. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEM
The alternative medicine system is an emphasis
on working with internal natural forces to achieve
a harmonic state of mind and body which can
promote a sense of well being and comfort.
HOMOPATHY
AYURVEDA
HERBAL
REMEDIES,NUTRITION
SIDDHA
INTENSE
YOGA,FASTING,MEDITATION
UNANI
AIR,WATER,FIRE,EARTH

8. NATUROPATHY
NUTRITION & DIETETIC,HYDROTHERAPY
TRADITIONAL CHINESE
MEDICATION
ACUPUNCTURE

9. 1.AYURVEDA
In Sanskrit, the word Ayurveda consists of
the word ayus, meaning life and Veda
meaning science, which means science of
life.
Its focus is on the balance of mind, body
and spirit.
According to Ayurveda, everything is
composed of five elements: air, water, fire,
earth, space.
 Ayurvedic treatment plan involves; Diet, Herbal
Medicine, Exercise, Massage.

10. SIDDHA
Siddha medicine was practiced in Southern India.
Principle of Siddha system of medicine: -
The universe consists of two essential entities: matter and
energy.
The Siddhas call the Siva (male) and Shakti (female, creation).
There are five elements (bhutas) which are present in every
substance, but in different proportions. Their names are Munn
(solid), neer (fluid), thee (radiance), Vayu (gas) and aakasam
(ether).

11. CONTI…
The physiological function in the body is mediated by three
substances (dravyas), which are made up of the five elements.
They are vatham, pitham and karpam.
Vatham is formed by aakasam(ether) and vayu(gas). Vatham
controls the nervous actions such as movement, sensation, etc.
Pitham controls the metabolic activity of the body, digestion,
assimilation and warmth, etc.
Karpam is formed by munn(solid) and neer(fluid) and controls
stability. When their equilibrium is upset, disease sets in.

12. THERAPIES USED: -
FASTING THERAPY
STEAM THERAPY
SOLAR THERAPY
YOGA THERAPY
PURGATIVE THERAPY
OLEATION THERAPY

13. UNANI
 Unani system of medicine is originated in Greece by the Greek philosopher,
physician Hippocrates (460–377 B.C.)
 Unani considers the human body to be made up of seven components: -
Arkan (elements), mizaj (temperaments) Aklath (humours), anza (organs), arawh
(spirits), Quo (faculties) and afal (functions)
 Unani medicine believes in promotion of health, prevention of diseases and cure.
 Treatment Diseases are treated in the following ways: -
 Ilajbil Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy)
 Ilajbil Ghiza (Dietotherapy)
 Ilajbil Dava (Pharmaco therapy)
 Ilajbil Yad (Surgery)

14. HOMEOPATHY
 The Origin:- Homeopathy has been in practice for 170 years by thousand of
practitioners and there are over 100 .It is created in 1796 by Samuel .
 Homeopathy is highly scientific ,logical ,safe ,quick ,and extremely effective
method of healing. It offers long lasting to permanent cure ,treating the disease
from its roots .
 Homeopathy is the system of treatment based on some laws and principles ,which
are-
a) The law of Direction of cure
b) The Law of Single Remedy
c) The law of Minimum dose
d) The Law of Chronic Disease
Remedies used in homeopathy is usually derived from the naturally occurring
substances, such as plant extracts and minerals.

15. NATUROPATHY
 Naturopathy uses body's natural healing abilities in prevention and treatment of
disease through a healthy lifestyle.
 It builds immunity, improves mental health, and enhances body functions.
 Naturopathy mainly focuses on finding the cause of the disease rather than
merely treating the symptoms of disease.
THERAPIES USED: -
 Nutrition and Dietetic
 Fasting
 Structural Adjustment
 Hydrotherapy
 Healthy Lifestyle
 Education

16. 2. BIOLOGICALLY BASED TREATMENT
Ginger
Horse chestnut
seed extract
Tea tree oil
HERBAL MEDICINE
Fruits
Vegetables
Cereals
Pulses
NUTRITIONAL THERAPY

17. 3. MIND-BODY TECHNIQUES
MEDITATION
RELAXATION
THERAPY
GUIDED
IMAGINATION

18. CONTI…
HYPNOTHERAPY BIOFEEDBACK

19. 4. MANIPULATIVE AND BODY-BASED
METHODS
YOGA CHIROPRACTICE TAI CHI & QIGONG

20. 5. ENERGY THERAPIES
ENERGY
THERAPIES
MASSAGE
THERAPY
ACUPUNCTU
RE
REFLEXOLO
GY
LAUGHTER
THERAPY
MUSIC
THERAPY
HAND
MEDIATED
BIO-FIELD