This document outlines the syllabus, lecture notes, and student handouts for a course on using elements of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to reduce stress. The 3-week course covers stress and CAM overview in the first week, CAM and the body in the second week, and CAM and the mind in the third week. Lectures are accompanied by interactive learning activities like guided breathing exercises and contemplative interactions. The goal is for students to learn how to integrate CAM techniques like meditation, yoga, and nutrition into their daily lives to help alleviate or eliminate stressors.
module on yoga and corrective which consist of designed curriculum. For those who are interested in yoga and exercise physiotherapy, It contain literature, syllabus, important institutions of yoga, important links
Self-declarations-The content is exclusively meant for academic purposes for enhancing teaching and learning. Any other use for economic/commercial purpose is strictly prohibited. The users of the content shall not distribute, disseminate or share it with anyone else and its use is restricted to advancement of individual knowledge. The information provided in this e-content is authentic and best as per knowledge
"Yoga & Respiratory Disorders" invited talk by Dr Ananda at the Bhopal Yoga f...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
Yoga practices such as postures, breathing techniques, and meditation can benefit respiratory disorders in several ways. Slow yogic breathing maintains blood oxygenation without increasing ventilation and reduces sympathetic activation during hypoxia. Specific practices like kapalabhati and nadi shodhana pranayama improve lung function and respiratory muscle strength. Yoga techniques including neti kriya and chanting can help clear sinus passages and prevent infections. Research has found yoga therapy can significantly improve symptoms, lung function, and quality of life for patients with respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD when used as an adjunct to medical treatment.
An invited talk by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for the Annual Scientic Society meet of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry on 16 December 2016
Dr Ananda's lecture class at Dr MGR Medical University.
He was invited to deliver lecture as Resource Person on “Research in Yoga” for the 25th workshop on Research Methodology and Bio- Statistics for AYUSH PG Students and Researchers organised by Department of Siddha of the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
A novel rejuvenation program for cancer patients at Kaivalyadhama, IndiaYogacharya AB Bhavanani
Background: The modern intensive treatment for cancer leaves the patients physically and mentally
exhausted by the end of it. There is great potential for Yoga, the original mind-body medicine, in such a
situation as it conjointly emphasizes body, mind, and spirit, which may be particularly useful for
enhancing patients' social and spiritual well-being. Some studies have reported the effectiveness of
Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness as a rehabilitative and palliative therapy in various types of cancer.
Objectives: With the above background in mind, we created a 3-week residential program for cancer
patients to empower them in their journey, "back to health." The curriculum was geared specifically for
those who had undergone chemotherapy and/or radiation.
Methods: The program utilized the sister life sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda with a healthy dose of self-
education to assist patients in their recovery from the devastation of cancer and its modern treatment.
The modes of reintegration used in this program were designed to specifically address the physical,
mental, and psychic (spiritual) needs of the participants. The curriculum included various asanas, kriyas,
pranayama, mudras, and bandha, as well as chanting. Ayurvedic treatment based on panchkarma
science was designed and applied according to each patient's disposition. An educational component
was included to inform patients of potential carcinogenic factors in their life and to change their mindset
and attitudes from victimhood to self-empowerment. In order to scientifically validate the program,
physiological, biochemical, psychological, and Ayurvedic assessment of tridoshas was carried out.
Conclusion: Our special Cancer Rehabilitation Yoga program is expected to have several beneficial
effects for those recovering from the aftermath of anti-cancer therapies even at 3-month follow-up.
Subjective observations so far reveal that the program led to overall empowerment of the participants.
1) The document discusses how yoga practices like Hathenas (asanas, kriyas, and mudras) can be used mindfully to improve lung function by forcing air into all parts of the lungs.
2) It describes different types of targeted pranayama or breathing techniques (vibhaga pranayama) that focus on low, mid, upper, and whole lung areas and their benefits.
3) Recent research from CYTER found that adjuvant Hathenas yoga therapy improved lung function and reduced symptoms more than medication alone for patients with COPD and diabetic lung disease.
This document outlines the roles and responsibilities of team members involved in hippotherapy sessions for children with disabilities. It discusses the therapist as the leader who evaluates clients and designs therapy plans. Volunteers provide support but avoid interactions. The horse leader focuses on the horse's behavior and movement based on the therapist's directions. All team members must prioritize client safety and work cooperatively according to the therapist's guidance.
This document provides integrated yoga modules for various ailments and health conditions. Each module includes breathing practices, yoga postures, pranayama, meditation, and cleansing practices. The modules are designed to provide a holistic yoga practice targeting the specific ailment or health condition.
module on yoga and corrective which consist of designed curriculum. For those who are interested in yoga and exercise physiotherapy, It contain literature, syllabus, important institutions of yoga, important links
Self-declarations-The content is exclusively meant for academic purposes for enhancing teaching and learning. Any other use for economic/commercial purpose is strictly prohibited. The users of the content shall not distribute, disseminate or share it with anyone else and its use is restricted to advancement of individual knowledge. The information provided in this e-content is authentic and best as per knowledge
"Yoga & Respiratory Disorders" invited talk by Dr Ananda at the Bhopal Yoga f...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
Yoga practices such as postures, breathing techniques, and meditation can benefit respiratory disorders in several ways. Slow yogic breathing maintains blood oxygenation without increasing ventilation and reduces sympathetic activation during hypoxia. Specific practices like kapalabhati and nadi shodhana pranayama improve lung function and respiratory muscle strength. Yoga techniques including neti kriya and chanting can help clear sinus passages and prevent infections. Research has found yoga therapy can significantly improve symptoms, lung function, and quality of life for patients with respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD when used as an adjunct to medical treatment.
An invited talk by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for the Annual Scientic Society meet of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry on 16 December 2016
Dr Ananda's lecture class at Dr MGR Medical University.
He was invited to deliver lecture as Resource Person on “Research in Yoga” for the 25th workshop on Research Methodology and Bio- Statistics for AYUSH PG Students and Researchers organised by Department of Siddha of the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
A novel rejuvenation program for cancer patients at Kaivalyadhama, IndiaYogacharya AB Bhavanani
Background: The modern intensive treatment for cancer leaves the patients physically and mentally
exhausted by the end of it. There is great potential for Yoga, the original mind-body medicine, in such a
situation as it conjointly emphasizes body, mind, and spirit, which may be particularly useful for
enhancing patients' social and spiritual well-being. Some studies have reported the effectiveness of
Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness as a rehabilitative and palliative therapy in various types of cancer.
Objectives: With the above background in mind, we created a 3-week residential program for cancer
patients to empower them in their journey, "back to health." The curriculum was geared specifically for
those who had undergone chemotherapy and/or radiation.
Methods: The program utilized the sister life sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda with a healthy dose of self-
education to assist patients in their recovery from the devastation of cancer and its modern treatment.
The modes of reintegration used in this program were designed to specifically address the physical,
mental, and psychic (spiritual) needs of the participants. The curriculum included various asanas, kriyas,
pranayama, mudras, and bandha, as well as chanting. Ayurvedic treatment based on panchkarma
science was designed and applied according to each patient's disposition. An educational component
was included to inform patients of potential carcinogenic factors in their life and to change their mindset
and attitudes from victimhood to self-empowerment. In order to scientifically validate the program,
physiological, biochemical, psychological, and Ayurvedic assessment of tridoshas was carried out.
Conclusion: Our special Cancer Rehabilitation Yoga program is expected to have several beneficial
effects for those recovering from the aftermath of anti-cancer therapies even at 3-month follow-up.
Subjective observations so far reveal that the program led to overall empowerment of the participants.
1) The document discusses how yoga practices like Hathenas (asanas, kriyas, and mudras) can be used mindfully to improve lung function by forcing air into all parts of the lungs.
2) It describes different types of targeted pranayama or breathing techniques (vibhaga pranayama) that focus on low, mid, upper, and whole lung areas and their benefits.
3) Recent research from CYTER found that adjuvant Hathenas yoga therapy improved lung function and reduced symptoms more than medication alone for patients with COPD and diabetic lung disease.
This document outlines the roles and responsibilities of team members involved in hippotherapy sessions for children with disabilities. It discusses the therapist as the leader who evaluates clients and designs therapy plans. Volunteers provide support but avoid interactions. The horse leader focuses on the horse's behavior and movement based on the therapist's directions. All team members must prioritize client safety and work cooperatively according to the therapist's guidance.
This document provides integrated yoga modules for various ailments and health conditions. Each module includes breathing practices, yoga postures, pranayama, meditation, and cleansing practices. The modules are designed to provide a holistic yoga practice targeting the specific ailment or health condition.
This document provides information on the ancient Vedic practice of yagya (homa/havan/fire sacrifice) including its definition, importance, benefits, and historical significance according to Vedic scriptures. It discusses yagya from scientific, social, and subtle perspectives and provides case studies showing positive impacts on the environment, health, agriculture, and disasters. International organizations propagating yagya and contacts are listed. The conclusion is that yagya is a comprehensive solution to problems according to the Vedas and should be spread worldwide to help the environment and humanity.
Prof Madanmohan, Director Professor of Physiology in JIPMER, Pondicherry, India is a pioneer in integrating yoga and modern medicine. He had given yog training to many batches of medical students, school children, police personnel and hospital patients with the aim of determining the effectiveness of yog as a health-promoting and therapeutic intervention.
The results had been gratifying and many papers published in indexed journals. It was however his heart’s desire to introduce yog to medical students as a branch of physiology and contemporary medicine. The opportunity came with financial support from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi. With the aim of motivating 30 students to join the initial programme, he took introductory lecture for the batch of 2008.
However, after the introductory lecture, many students wanted to join and he enlisted the entire batch (n=100) for the programme.
The objectives of the programme were:
1. To promote awareness among medical students about the effectiveness of yog as an inexpensive means for achieving holistic health.
2. To impart knowledge, skill & attitude about the theoretical & practical aspects of yogic science.
3. To motivate medical students to take up further studies, therapy & research in yog.
4. To introduce yog in medical curriculum as a branch of physiology & contemporary medicine.
This document describes the Mind Sound Resonance Technique, an advanced yoga technique developed by SVYASA Yoga University in Bangalore, India. It works on the five layers of human consciousness. The technique involves chanting mantras at different loudness and pitch levels to induce resonance in the mind and body. Specifically, it involves chanting the syllables A, U, M and the Maha Murutyunjaya Mantra at loud and subtle levels. This is meant to stimulate pranic flow and mental waves while bringing understanding and bliss. The technique aims to release practitioners from bondage of death through resonance with mantras like the Maha Murutyunjaya Mantra.
Notes for Principles and Methods of Yoga Practices compiled from various sources by Reena and Dayanidy under guidance of Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for DYEd, PGDY and PGDYT students.
This document provides a comprehensive review of meditation research. It discusses the various types of meditation techniques studied, including Transcendental Meditation, Mindfulness Meditation, Sahaja Yoga Meditation, and others. Researchers have recorded physiological signals like electrocardiograms, heart rate variability, respiration, and brain activity to study the effects of different meditation techniques on the body and mind. Studies have found meditation is associated with reduced stress, lower blood pressure, reduced cortisol levels, and other health benefits. However, meditation research also faces challenges in accounting for differences between meditation techniques, individual meditators, and distinguishing meditation's effects from placebo effects. The review covers the methodologies used in meditation research and the conclusions researchers
The document describes several disciplines and courses taught by Zen Master Clarjen-Arconada including:
1) The Fundamentals of Natural Medicine which teaches ways of eating, yoga practices, and strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution to develop optimal health.
2) Tai Chi - Qi Gong which is the ancient Chinese yoga and basis for acupressure, focusing on cultivating the human energy field through breathing and movements.
3) Martial Arts training in the style of Karate Kid which integrates body, mind and spirit through fundamental techniques and enhances concentration.
4) Swimming which applies Zen principles to find the path of least resistance through optimal breathing and movement sequences.
5
The document outlines an approach to geriatric care through the Gitananda tradition of yoga. It discusses how the practice of gentle Hatha yoga, pranayamas, partner work, and relaxation techniques can help seniors maintain physical, mental and emotional well-being as they age. The tradition emphasizes developing a healthy lifestyle with diet, exercise and avoiding negative habits. Regular yoga practice can help seniors strengthen their bodies, activate important glands, improve spine health and cultivate a positive mindset to age gracefully.
This document provides an overview of yoga therapy and its principles according to yoga philosophy. It discusses the yogic view of the cause of disease as disharmony in the mind-body connection. The yogic structural systems of sapta dhatu, nava dhushyas, dwadasha kramas, and pancha koshas are described. Therapeutic interventions are explained according to the pancha kosha model and target the physical, energetic, mental, intellectual and bliss sheaths. The goal of yoga therapy is to attain integration and balance at all levels through awareness, lifestyle practices, breathing techniques, meditation and living philosophically.
Invited talk by Dr Ananda for World COPD Day 2017 celebrated by College of Physiotherapy, Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Sciences
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week program using mindfulness meditation to reduce stress. Two studies showed MBSR reduced stress, anxiety, and burnout in nurses and nursing students. MBSR was developed in 1979 and includes weekly classes, daily home practice, and retreats. Providers are certified through an intensive training. Nurses experience high stress levels negatively impacting their health, so MBSR can help implement self-care strategies to improve well-being.
This document contains the syllabus for a 3-part online course on stress management techniques from Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). The course will cover the basics of CAM and stress, causes and symptoms of stress, and specific CAM techniques for stress relief such as aromatherapy, acupuncture, yoga, and guided meditation. Students will participate in yoga, meditation, and other stress relief exercises during the lessons. The course aims to help students understand and manage stress through natural health approaches.
Jennifer lee hw499-bachelor's capstone in health and wellness-unit 5 projectjmlee88881
This document provides an overview of the three units for a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) course over three weeks. [Unit 1 (Week 1) introduces CAM with a powerpoint and student introductions. Students receive a study guide for a quiz in Week 2.][Unit 2 (Week 2) includes a CAM quiz and an overview fact sheet for a stress management quiz in Week 3. Students read a chapter and find a local CAM resource.] [Unit 3 (Week 3) has the stress management quiz and a sharing of local CAM resources. Students discuss what CAM techniques they may use in the future before a course wrap-up.]
Scaling up meditation and mindfulness via wellness programs and biofe...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
12:30-2pm. Scaling up meditation and mindfulness via wellness programs and biofeedback sensors
- Dr. Douglass Ziedonis, Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at UMass Medical School
- Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa, President of the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation
- Ariel Garten, CEO of InteraXon
- Dr. Evian Gordon, Executive Chairman of Brain Resource
- Chair: Rajiv Pant, Chief Technology Officer of The New York Times
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
Understanding fatigue and an introduction to the FACETS programmeMS Trust
This presentation by Alison Nook and Vicky Slingsby, Occupational Therapists at the Dorset MS Service, explores fatigue in multiple sclerosis, the most common MS symptom. It looks at how fatigue can be managed with energy effectiveness techniques and introduces FACETS (Fatigue: Applying Cognitive behavioural and Energy effectiveness Techniques to lifeStyle),
This document provides an overview of a seminar presentation on complementary and alternative therapy. It begins with introductions and definitions of complementary and alternative therapies. It then discusses the major categories of alternative therapies like homeopathic, naturopathic, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic treatment, and mind-body interventions. Specific alternative therapies like yoga, meditation, massage, and acupuncture are explained. The document concludes by discussing the increasing role of nurses in incorporating alternative therapies into patient care.
This document provides an overview and resource guide for a stress management and prevention program with 9 units. The units cover topics like the nature of stress, physiological effects of stress, psychological stressors, stress-prone and resistant personalities, coping with stress, meditation techniques, lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and sleep, and applying stress management professionally. The guide includes discussions, exercises, and tools to help learn about and manage stress more effectively.
The document discusses how mindfulness meditation can be an effective treatment for cancer patients and survivors by reducing stress and improving mental and physical health. It summarizes research finding that meditation changes the structure and function of the brain in ways that improve emotion regulation and reduce stress and depression. Specifically, studies have found that regular meditation increases cortical thickness in areas related to decision-making, attention, and awareness and decreases reactivity in the amygdala. The document concludes that while mindfulness should be used as a supplement to cancer treatment, it can help patients better manage the physical and emotional effects of the disease.
The document is a resource guide for a stress management and prevention program. It covers various topics related to stress including the nature of stress, physiology of stress, psychology of stress, personality traits, coping strategies, relaxation techniques, nutrition, exercise, and applying stress management to professional and personal life. The guide provides information, exercises, and journal writing tools on each topic to help participants learn about and manage stress.
This document defines key terms related to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It explains that CAM refers to medical systems and practices that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) studies CAM therapies and categorizes them into whole medical systems, mind-body medicine, biologically based practices, manipulative and body-based practices, and energy medicine. NCCAM aims to research CAM scientifically and provide authoritative information to the public.
MINDFULGym: 7 Mindful Habits for Behavioral Therapists Self-CarePhang Kar
This document discusses mindfulness and mindfulness-based therapies. It begins by defining mindfulness as paying attention to the present moment with kindness, an open mind, and wisdom. It then discusses how mindfulness was introduced into medicine by Jon Kabat-Zinn in the 1970s through mindfulness-based stress reduction programs. Several mindfulness-based therapies are described, including MBCT and DBT. Research findings on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy in reducing anxiety, depression, and stress are summarized. The document also provides examples of mindfulness training programs for healthcare professionals and describes habits to incorporate mindfulness into one's daily life and work.
Sara henss hw499 unit 5 cam course assignmentSara Henss
This document provides information about an introductory course on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The course will be taught over 3 weeks and explore common CAM practices like chiropractic, acupuncture, meditation, and yoga. Guest speakers from the chiropractic and acupuncture fields will present in Week 2. Students will learn about what CAM is, why people use it, and the goals and schedule of the course.
This document provides information on the ancient Vedic practice of yagya (homa/havan/fire sacrifice) including its definition, importance, benefits, and historical significance according to Vedic scriptures. It discusses yagya from scientific, social, and subtle perspectives and provides case studies showing positive impacts on the environment, health, agriculture, and disasters. International organizations propagating yagya and contacts are listed. The conclusion is that yagya is a comprehensive solution to problems according to the Vedas and should be spread worldwide to help the environment and humanity.
Prof Madanmohan, Director Professor of Physiology in JIPMER, Pondicherry, India is a pioneer in integrating yoga and modern medicine. He had given yog training to many batches of medical students, school children, police personnel and hospital patients with the aim of determining the effectiveness of yog as a health-promoting and therapeutic intervention.
The results had been gratifying and many papers published in indexed journals. It was however his heart’s desire to introduce yog to medical students as a branch of physiology and contemporary medicine. The opportunity came with financial support from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi. With the aim of motivating 30 students to join the initial programme, he took introductory lecture for the batch of 2008.
However, after the introductory lecture, many students wanted to join and he enlisted the entire batch (n=100) for the programme.
The objectives of the programme were:
1. To promote awareness among medical students about the effectiveness of yog as an inexpensive means for achieving holistic health.
2. To impart knowledge, skill & attitude about the theoretical & practical aspects of yogic science.
3. To motivate medical students to take up further studies, therapy & research in yog.
4. To introduce yog in medical curriculum as a branch of physiology & contemporary medicine.
This document describes the Mind Sound Resonance Technique, an advanced yoga technique developed by SVYASA Yoga University in Bangalore, India. It works on the five layers of human consciousness. The technique involves chanting mantras at different loudness and pitch levels to induce resonance in the mind and body. Specifically, it involves chanting the syllables A, U, M and the Maha Murutyunjaya Mantra at loud and subtle levels. This is meant to stimulate pranic flow and mental waves while bringing understanding and bliss. The technique aims to release practitioners from bondage of death through resonance with mantras like the Maha Murutyunjaya Mantra.
Notes for Principles and Methods of Yoga Practices compiled from various sources by Reena and Dayanidy under guidance of Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for DYEd, PGDY and PGDYT students.
This document provides a comprehensive review of meditation research. It discusses the various types of meditation techniques studied, including Transcendental Meditation, Mindfulness Meditation, Sahaja Yoga Meditation, and others. Researchers have recorded physiological signals like electrocardiograms, heart rate variability, respiration, and brain activity to study the effects of different meditation techniques on the body and mind. Studies have found meditation is associated with reduced stress, lower blood pressure, reduced cortisol levels, and other health benefits. However, meditation research also faces challenges in accounting for differences between meditation techniques, individual meditators, and distinguishing meditation's effects from placebo effects. The review covers the methodologies used in meditation research and the conclusions researchers
The document describes several disciplines and courses taught by Zen Master Clarjen-Arconada including:
1) The Fundamentals of Natural Medicine which teaches ways of eating, yoga practices, and strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution to develop optimal health.
2) Tai Chi - Qi Gong which is the ancient Chinese yoga and basis for acupressure, focusing on cultivating the human energy field through breathing and movements.
3) Martial Arts training in the style of Karate Kid which integrates body, mind and spirit through fundamental techniques and enhances concentration.
4) Swimming which applies Zen principles to find the path of least resistance through optimal breathing and movement sequences.
5
The document outlines an approach to geriatric care through the Gitananda tradition of yoga. It discusses how the practice of gentle Hatha yoga, pranayamas, partner work, and relaxation techniques can help seniors maintain physical, mental and emotional well-being as they age. The tradition emphasizes developing a healthy lifestyle with diet, exercise and avoiding negative habits. Regular yoga practice can help seniors strengthen their bodies, activate important glands, improve spine health and cultivate a positive mindset to age gracefully.
This document provides an overview of yoga therapy and its principles according to yoga philosophy. It discusses the yogic view of the cause of disease as disharmony in the mind-body connection. The yogic structural systems of sapta dhatu, nava dhushyas, dwadasha kramas, and pancha koshas are described. Therapeutic interventions are explained according to the pancha kosha model and target the physical, energetic, mental, intellectual and bliss sheaths. The goal of yoga therapy is to attain integration and balance at all levels through awareness, lifestyle practices, breathing techniques, meditation and living philosophically.
Invited talk by Dr Ananda for World COPD Day 2017 celebrated by College of Physiotherapy, Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Sciences
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week program using mindfulness meditation to reduce stress. Two studies showed MBSR reduced stress, anxiety, and burnout in nurses and nursing students. MBSR was developed in 1979 and includes weekly classes, daily home practice, and retreats. Providers are certified through an intensive training. Nurses experience high stress levels negatively impacting their health, so MBSR can help implement self-care strategies to improve well-being.
This document contains the syllabus for a 3-part online course on stress management techniques from Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). The course will cover the basics of CAM and stress, causes and symptoms of stress, and specific CAM techniques for stress relief such as aromatherapy, acupuncture, yoga, and guided meditation. Students will participate in yoga, meditation, and other stress relief exercises during the lessons. The course aims to help students understand and manage stress through natural health approaches.
Jennifer lee hw499-bachelor's capstone in health and wellness-unit 5 projectjmlee88881
This document provides an overview of the three units for a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) course over three weeks. [Unit 1 (Week 1) introduces CAM with a powerpoint and student introductions. Students receive a study guide for a quiz in Week 2.][Unit 2 (Week 2) includes a CAM quiz and an overview fact sheet for a stress management quiz in Week 3. Students read a chapter and find a local CAM resource.] [Unit 3 (Week 3) has the stress management quiz and a sharing of local CAM resources. Students discuss what CAM techniques they may use in the future before a course wrap-up.]
Scaling up meditation and mindfulness via wellness programs and biofe...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
12:30-2pm. Scaling up meditation and mindfulness via wellness programs and biofeedback sensors
- Dr. Douglass Ziedonis, Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at UMass Medical School
- Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa, President of the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation
- Ariel Garten, CEO of InteraXon
- Dr. Evian Gordon, Executive Chairman of Brain Resource
- Chair: Rajiv Pant, Chief Technology Officer of The New York Times
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
Understanding fatigue and an introduction to the FACETS programmeMS Trust
This presentation by Alison Nook and Vicky Slingsby, Occupational Therapists at the Dorset MS Service, explores fatigue in multiple sclerosis, the most common MS symptom. It looks at how fatigue can be managed with energy effectiveness techniques and introduces FACETS (Fatigue: Applying Cognitive behavioural and Energy effectiveness Techniques to lifeStyle),
This document provides an overview of a seminar presentation on complementary and alternative therapy. It begins with introductions and definitions of complementary and alternative therapies. It then discusses the major categories of alternative therapies like homeopathic, naturopathic, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic treatment, and mind-body interventions. Specific alternative therapies like yoga, meditation, massage, and acupuncture are explained. The document concludes by discussing the increasing role of nurses in incorporating alternative therapies into patient care.
This document provides an overview and resource guide for a stress management and prevention program with 9 units. The units cover topics like the nature of stress, physiological effects of stress, psychological stressors, stress-prone and resistant personalities, coping with stress, meditation techniques, lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and sleep, and applying stress management professionally. The guide includes discussions, exercises, and tools to help learn about and manage stress more effectively.
The document discusses how mindfulness meditation can be an effective treatment for cancer patients and survivors by reducing stress and improving mental and physical health. It summarizes research finding that meditation changes the structure and function of the brain in ways that improve emotion regulation and reduce stress and depression. Specifically, studies have found that regular meditation increases cortical thickness in areas related to decision-making, attention, and awareness and decreases reactivity in the amygdala. The document concludes that while mindfulness should be used as a supplement to cancer treatment, it can help patients better manage the physical and emotional effects of the disease.
The document is a resource guide for a stress management and prevention program. It covers various topics related to stress including the nature of stress, physiology of stress, psychology of stress, personality traits, coping strategies, relaxation techniques, nutrition, exercise, and applying stress management to professional and personal life. The guide provides information, exercises, and journal writing tools on each topic to help participants learn about and manage stress.
This document defines key terms related to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It explains that CAM refers to medical systems and practices that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) studies CAM therapies and categorizes them into whole medical systems, mind-body medicine, biologically based practices, manipulative and body-based practices, and energy medicine. NCCAM aims to research CAM scientifically and provide authoritative information to the public.
MINDFULGym: 7 Mindful Habits for Behavioral Therapists Self-CarePhang Kar
This document discusses mindfulness and mindfulness-based therapies. It begins by defining mindfulness as paying attention to the present moment with kindness, an open mind, and wisdom. It then discusses how mindfulness was introduced into medicine by Jon Kabat-Zinn in the 1970s through mindfulness-based stress reduction programs. Several mindfulness-based therapies are described, including MBCT and DBT. Research findings on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy in reducing anxiety, depression, and stress are summarized. The document also provides examples of mindfulness training programs for healthcare professionals and describes habits to incorporate mindfulness into one's daily life and work.
Sara henss hw499 unit 5 cam course assignmentSara Henss
This document provides information about an introductory course on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The course will be taught over 3 weeks and explore common CAM practices like chiropractic, acupuncture, meditation, and yoga. Guest speakers from the chiropractic and acupuncture fields will present in Week 2. Students will learn about what CAM is, why people use it, and the goals and schedule of the course.
Polarity Therapy Basics
Have you heard "extremity treatment"? If indeed, you most likely understand what it is. This sort of treatment isn't restricted to recuperating infections. It has a wide significance and idea. Coming up next are some fundamental data about the essentials of extremity therapy...
Cognitive changes are common for individuals with brain tumors. This talk provided by Dr. Christina Weyer Jamora and Alexa Greenstein, NP of the UCSF Neuro-Oncology Department introduces practical ways to manage cognitive symptoms.
This document provides an introduction to stress, including definitions and explanations of key concepts. It defines stress as a change in the internal environment of the body that can have ill effects physically, mentally, and behaviorally. Stressors are exaggerated stimuli that cause this change. Stress is always present but becomes harmful, or distress, when stressors increase in certain ways. While some stress, called eustress, can be beneficial, distress leads to signs and symptoms and potential deterioration over time. The document compares stress to a traffic jam and a horse to help explain the concept. It notes that everyone experiences stress but it often goes unnoticed for various reasons. Total Stress Management is introduced as a way to effectively manage stress like reestablishing traffic
1. The document discusses the philosophy and practice of clinical outpatient therapy from the perspective of Demetrios Peratsakis. Peratsakis defines himself as an Adlerian Family Psychotherapist, influenced by his training under Dr. Robert Sherman.
2. Peratsakis participated in training with several eminent family therapists and systems theorists from 1980-1992. He cites these experiences as formative in shaping his approach.
3. Peratsakis emphasizes understanding human behavior and pathology by examining a client's beliefs, life tasks, and ability to adjust to change, conflict, and trauma over the lifespan. He evaluates presenting problems through this framework.
This document is a resource guide for a stress management and prevention program consisting of 10 units. The guide covers topics like the nature of stress, how stress affects the body, behaviors and emotions related to stress, personality and spirituality, techniques for dealing with and coping with stress, relaxation techniques, and nutrition and stress. Each unit provides information to remember, exercises, and journal writing prompts to help participants understand stress and learn skills for managing it.
This document provides an introduction to stress, including definitions and explanations of key concepts. It begins by defining stress as changes in the internal environment of the body that can cause harmful effects. It describes the internal environment and importance of maintaining its characteristics. The causes of stress, called stressors, are then discussed, noting that stressors are not always dangerous and can be beneficial in moderation. The document compares stress to traffic jams and horses to help explain stress. It notes that most people suffer from stress but may not notice it for various reasons. Finally, it introduces the concept of Total Stress Management (TSM) as a way to effectively manage stress.
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Mark Maule completed this assignment in 2011 and is providing updates on changes since then. He rates his spiritual, psychological, and physical well-being and sets goals in each area. For spiritual well-being, his goal is daily Bible reading and prayer. For psychological well-being, his goal is deep breathing exercises. For physical well-being, his goal is continuing exercise routines. He commits to tracking his progress and finds that caring for himself in these areas has improved his health, outlook, and abilities over the past year.
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1. Running Header: ELEMENTS OF CAM: SYLLABUS, NOTES, HANDOUTS 1
ELEMENTS OF CAM AS DE-STRESSORS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Instructor Information
II. Course Information
III. Course Objective
IV. Course Overview
V. Course Lecture Notes
VI. Student Handouts
VII. Course Resource List
VIII. Project Reference
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor Name and Credentials: Karla Petersen, CSEP-CEP, R.D.
Prince George’s Community College Email Address: kpeters64@pgcc.edu
COURSE INFORMATION
Term: Summer Supplementary Course
Dates and Times: Saturdays, June 2nd, June 9th, and June 16th 2012; 10:30 a.m. - 12 Noon
Course Number/Section: HE370 - 01
Course Title: Elements of CAM as De-Stressors
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: Elements of CAM
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Through lectures and guided contemplative interactive lessons, this course aims to teach students
how to integrate the elements of CAM into their daily lives in order to aid in the alleviation or
eradication of stressors.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Welcome to Elements of Complementary Alternative Medicine, HE370, or Elements of CAM, an
introductory course designed to present the wide variety of non-allopathic, or non-traditional, medical
practices used for generations for disease management and prevention. This section, HE370 – 01,
Elements of CAM as De-Stressors, teaches the student how to integrate the elements of CAM into their
lives in order to deal with stress effectively. This goal is accomplished by going beyond the lecture and
hosting carefully chosen contemplative exercises to teach students how to perform on their own in order
2. ELEMENTS OF CAM: SYLLABUS, LECTURE NOTES, STUDENT HANDOUTS 2
to effectively alleviate or eradicate the stressors in their everyday lives. (COURSE DISCLAIMER: As
some activities performed in this course require physical involvement, it is recommended that all
students inform and clear with primary care physician prior to registration).
This is an Aetna-funded course, therefore all information can be found on their Web site listed in the
Resources section of the Student Handout Section.
Wk # and Topic Course Lectures Learning Activities
Week #1 –CAM as a De-Stressor Intro What Stresses You Out? An Exercise in Deep,
What is NCCAM? Diaphragmatic
What is CAM? Breathing
How is CAM a De-
Stressor? Homework: A
Contemplative Meal
Week #2 – CAM and Your Body Exercise – De-stress Empowering Stretches
with Movement
Quote and Chart
Diet - De-stress with
Nutrition
Detoxification
Rest
Week #3 – CAM and Your Mind Contemplative Exercises A Contemplative Interaction:
Prayer “Tea at the Shores"
Meditation
Deep Breathing
Sounds: Soothing
Music, Sounds of
Nature, “White” Noise
(soundtracks of rain,
etc.)
Rest
Certificates
COURSE LECTURE NOTES
Week #1 – Stress and CAM Overview
- What Stresses You Out?
Life’s Challenges and Pressures
relationships, money, health issues, people, deadlines, traffic, the news?
Please answer: What can you control? What can you not control?
There is normalcy to stress: survival; the “fight or flight” response is necessary to get us as far
away from danger as possible. Stress hormones deplete once all signs of danger are gone, as the
3. ELEMENTS OF CAM: SYLLABUS, LECTURE NOTES, STUDENT HANDOUTS 3
“body’s physiological response mechanisms are superbly adapted for dealing with such short-
term physical emergencies.” (Sapolsky, 1998, p. 6). However, when they remain, lingering
stress hormones exact physical damage, which is why perpetual stress, always being stressed,
takes a physical toll on the body; it is the continual presence of blood stress hormones . This
toll is articulated as “heart disease, anxiety disorders, high blood pressure, coronary artery
disease, cancer, respiratory disorders, accidental injuries, cirrhosis of the liver, and attempted
suicide, all of which are leading causes of death in the United States.” (Keegan, 2003).
You are not here, however, to learn how to counter the effects of stress on the body – and what
does CAM have to do with it? How can CAM de-stress?
CAM is effective as a de-stressor because, as a collection of therapies employed to serve the
person in all aspects of humanity: spirit, body, and mind, there exists the increased possibility of
being able to treat the individual holistically, many times with no side effects.
In the words of Elliott Dacher, medical doctor turned holistic healer and author of Integral
Healing: The Path to Human Flourishing,“The key to the next quantum leap in health and
healing will emerge from the development of our inner life and our consciousness… to integrate
the methods and practices…we must be willing to refocus our energy, attention, and efforts on
exploring the still uncharted frontier of the human mind and its healing capacities.” (Dacher,
2006, p. 15).
The mind-body connection is critical to healing and well-being: it is never enough to just treat
the body, the mind must also be treated, hence, the integration of CAM as lifestyle responses to
prevention and management of illness and disease.
- What is CAM?
Complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine.
An example of a complementary therapy is using aromatherapy to help
lessen a patient's discomfort following surgery.
Alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. An
example of an alternative therapy is using a special diet to treat cancer
instead of undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy that has been
recommended by a conventional doctor. (National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2007)
- The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine,
or NCCAM, a component of the National Institutes of Health, is the
Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on CAM.
- NCCAM's mission is to explore complementary and alternative
healing practices in the context of rigorous science, train CAM
researchers, and disseminate authoritative information to the public
and professionals.
4. ELEMENTS OF CAM: SYLLABUS, LECTURE NOTES, STUDENT HANDOUTS 4
- NCCAM groups CAM practices into four domains, recognizing
there can be some overlap. In addition, NCCAM studies CAM whole
medical systems, which cut across all domains. (Ibid).
Whole Medical Systems
Whole medical systems are built upon complete systems of theory
and practice. Often, these systems have evolved apart from and
earlier than the conventional medical approach used in the United
States. Examples of whole medical systems that have developed in
Western cultures include homeopathic medicine and naturopathic
medicine. Examples of systems that have developed in non-
Western cultures include Traditional Chinese medicine and
Ayurveda.
Mind-Body Medicine
Mind-body medicine uses a variety of techniques designed to
enhance the mind's capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms.
Some techniques that were considered CAM in the past have become
mainstream (for example, patient support groups and cognitive-
behavioral therapy). Other mind-body techniques are still
considered CAM, including meditation, prayer, mental healing,
and therapies that use creative outlets such as art, music, or
dance.
Biologically Based Practices
Biologically based practices in CAM use substances found in nature,
such as herbs, foods, and vitamins. Some examples include dietary
supplements, herbal products, and the use of other so-called natural
but as yet scientifically unproven therapies (for example, using
shark cartilage to treat cancer).
Manipulative and Body-Based Practices
Manipulative and body-based practices in CAM are based on
manipulation and/or movement of one or more parts of the body.
Some examples include chiropractic or osteopathic
manipulation, and massage.
Energy Medicine
Energy therapies involve the use of energy fields. They are of two
types:
5. ELEMENTS OF CAM: SYLLABUS, LECTURE NOTES, STUDENT HANDOUTS 5
Biofield therapies are intended to affect energy fields that
purportedly surround and penetrate the human body. The
existence of such fields has not yet been scientifically proven.
Some forms of energy therapy manipulate biofields by applying
pressure and/or manipulating the body by placing the hands in, or
through, these fields. Examples include Qi gong, Reiki, and
Therapeutic Touch.
Bioelectromagnetic-based therapies involve the
unconventional use of electromagnetic fields, such as pulsed
fields, magnetic fields, or alternating-current or direct-current
fields.
- How Can You De-Stress with CAM?
- There are many CAM techniques that can be applied to lowering the
stress(es) in, or de-stressing, your life. Some are:
- Deep-Breathing (Mind-Body Medicine)
- Deep Tissue Massages (Manipulative & Body-Based)
- Meditation/Prayer (Mind-Body Medicine)
- Talking (Mind-Body Medicine)
- Listening to “White Noises,” e.g., the ocean, rain, wind (Mind-
Body Medicine)
- Painting/Sculpting/Quilting/Cooking (Mind-Body Medicine)
- Dancing (Mind-Body Medicine)
- Exercising
“Increasingly, CAM therapies are being integrated with conventional medicine. According to the
American Hospital Association's Annual Survey of Hospitals, the percentage of hospitals
offering CAM has increased from 7.9 percent in 1998 to 19.8 percent in 2006 (Ananth 2009;
Henkel 2010). The widespread and growing consumer demand for CAM in the U.S. led Wyatt
and Post-White (2005) to write that conventional “health care must now catch up with consumer
practices to provide guidance in the safe and effective use” of CAM.” (Pamela Jo Johnson,
2012).
“In recent years, integrative medical-research clinics have been springing up all around the
country, 42 of them at major academic medical institutions including Harvard, Yale, Duke, the
University of California at San Francisco, and the Mayo Clinic. Most appear to be backed
enthusiastically by administrators and many physicians.” (Freedman, The Triumph of New-Age
Medicine, 2011)
CAM is a reminder that we are more than health challenges, issues, medical or clinical
conditions, etc., but people experiencing them; CAM keeps us in touch with ourselves, which, I
believe, lends itself to arriving at healing more quickly than depending solely on
pharmaceuticals alone. Our minds MUSAT be involved in our healing
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Homework assignment: Follow the following instructions for cooking a meal from scratch.
You may eat alone, or with someone else, but plan to take the time to cook the meal and to
journal your feelings before, during, and after the meal. Be prepared to share your thoughts next
class.
Week #1 – (Last 10 mins. Of Class) Interactive Learning Activity: Guided Deep-Breathing
Please Fill in the Week #1 Student Interactive Learning Activity. Thank you!
Week #2 – CAM and Your Body
- Physical Activity – De-stress with Exercise, Dance, Stretching, Yoga, Tai Chi;
Howley and Franks quote: “Total Fitness;” CDC Age/Activity Chart
- Diet – De-stress with Nutrition; eating healthy, nutrient-dense, colorful foods;
Schlenker quote
- Visualization/Mental Imagery/Self-Talk – De-Stress with Confident, Esteem-
feeding Self-Talk: “I am calm;” “I can do this!” “I have value;” “I am
strong.” “I am healthy;” “I am beautiful!” and seeing yourself as each of
these
- Detox/Fasting – De-Stress through cleansing or missing a meal or meals
- Rest – De-Stress by getting necessary sleep, by doing nothing
Week #2 – (Last 10 mins. Of Class) Interactive Learning Activity: Empowering Stretches
Please Fill in the Week #2 Student Interactive Learning Activity. Thank you!
Week #3 – CAM and Your Mind
- Contemplative Exercises: e.g., Dr. Elliott Dacher’s contemplative CDs
- Prayer
- Meditation
- Deep Breathing
- Visualization/Mental Imagery/Self-Talk – De-Stress with Confident, Esteem-
feeding Self-Talk: “I am calm;” “I can do this!” “I have value;” “I am
strong.” “I am healthy;” “I am beautiful!” and seeing yourself as each of
these (this is a mind-body activity; the body follows the mind)
- Sounds: Soothing Music, Sounds of Nature, “White” Noise (rain, etc.)
- Rest
- Certificates
Week #3 – (Last 20 mins. Of Class) Interactive Learning Activity: “Tea Leaves” by the
Shore:” (the combination of deep-breathing while sipping a simple blend of thyme leaves
and honey tea while listening to a soundtrack of the rain showers with lavender
aromatherapy).
7. ELEMENTS OF CAM: SYLLABUS, LECTURE NOTES, STUDENT HANDOUTS 7
Please Fill in the Week #3 Student Interactive Learning Activity. Thank you!
STUDENT HANDOUTS (3)
1. COURSE OUTLINE FOR ELEMENTS OF CAM AS DE-STRESSORS
Introduction: We cannot always control the situations and circumstances of life, but we can
control how we respond to them. The ambitious goal of this course is to empower to alleviate or
eradicate the stressors in your life through the application of CAM information to enable you to
make informed choices in dealing with the stressors in your daily life.
You are here because you are currently using and/or participating in some form of CAM, are
skeptical and willing to learn, or merely curious and looking for answers. This course is for all
of you!
I. Week #1 - Stress and CAM Overview
A. What Stresses You Out?
1. Life’s Challenges and Pressures
a. what you cannot control
b. what you can control
B. What is CAM?
C. CAM as a De-Stressor
“Increasingly, CAM therapies are being integrated with conventional medicine. According to the
American Hospital Association's Annual Survey of Hospitals, the percentage of hospitals
offering CAM has increased from 7.9 percent in 1998 to 19.8 percent in 2006 (Ananth 2009;
Henkel 2010). The widespread and growing consumer demand for CAM in the U.S. led Wyatt
and Post-White (2005) to write that conventional “health care must now catch up with consumer
practices to provide guidance in the safe and effective use” of CAM.” (Pamela Jo Johnson,
2012).
Homework: Follow the following instructions for cooking a meal from scratch. You
may eat alone, or with someone else, but take the time to journal your feelings
before, during, and after the meal,
A Contemplative Meal: Veggie Stir-Fry: ½ each green, red, and yellow bell
peppers, broccoli, zucchini, baby spinach, red onions, oregano, parsley,
and fresh green onions.
Wash all ingredient items thoroughly, resting briefly in paper towel to
remove excess water.
Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil, adding all ingredients, stirring constantly around the
8. ELEMENTS OF CAM: SYLLABUS, LECTURE NOTES, STUDENT HANDOUTS 8
skillet with a wooden spoon until cooked and crispy.
Serve immediately.
Eat at a table, pausing to give thanks for your meal. Breathe deeply.
Take your time to interact with your food: look at your food on the
plate, take in all the colors, the scents, the warmth of the just-cooked
food, pick up your fork and begin eating. Chew slowly: taste the
foods, feel the textures, continue chewing slowly, taking time to break
food down before swallowing.
Swallow.
Feel the food go down your esophagus.
Pause. Close your eyes, breathing deeply. You have just fed and
nourished your body, spirit, and your mind.
Repeat the process.
II. Week #2 - CAM and Your Body
A. Exercise – De-stress with Movement
B. Howley and Franks Quote
1. “High fitness in one area enhances the other areas, and conversely, lower fitness
in any area restricts the accomplishments possible in other areas…physical
activity plays a major role in the physical dimension, it also contributes to
learning, relationships, and a sense of our [humanity in the larger scheme of life.]
An optimal quality of life requires individuals to strive, grow, and develop, though
they may never achieve the highest level of fitness. The totally fit person
nevertheless continually strives for the highest quality of life possible. ” (Howley,
2007, p. 6).
C. The Centers for Disease Control, or CDC Recommendations:
Age Group, yrs. Aerobic Muscle Strengthening
6 – 17 1hr+/daily 3 Xs wkly
18 – 64 2:30 hrs./wkly 2 hrs. +/wk
65 – 2:30 hrs./wkly 2 hrs. +/wk
D. Detoxification
1. A necessity, not a fad;
2. be educated; seek guidance
3. The body naturally detoxes itself; however, poor diet and sedentary lifestyle
creates toxic physiological environment
4. Cleanses body of toxic build-up
5. Restores homeostasis
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6. Promotes healing, systemically calming
III. Week #3 – CAM and Your Mind
A. Elliott S. Dacher Quote
1. We Can Train the Mind
a. “The key to the next quantum leap in health and healing will emerge from
the development of our inner life and our consciousness… to integrate the
methods and practices…we must be willing to refocus our energy,
attention, and efforts on exploring the still uncharted frontier of the human
mind and its healing capacities.” (Dacher, 2006).
2. Contemplative Exercises
a. Contemplative Exercises
b. Prayer
c. Meditation
d. Deep- Breathing
e. Sounds: Soothing Music, Sounds of Nature, “White” Noise (rain, etc.)
f. Rest
B. Diet - De-stress with Nutrition
1. “Sound nutrition principles along with skills in food selection are the
cornerstone for personal health…” (Schlenker & Long, 2007, p. 3)
2. HOMEWORK: A Home-Cooked Meal
a. does not have to be fancy, but must be nutrient-dense food.
C. Rest
D. Presentations of Certificates
2. CAM DEFINITIONS
Acupuncture ("AK-yoo-pungk-cher") is a method of healing developed in China at least 2,000
years ago. Today, acupuncture describes a family of procedures involving stimulation of
anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques. American practices of acupuncture
incorporate medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries. The acupuncture
technique that has been most studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid,
metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.
Aromatherapy ("ah-roam-uh-THER-ah-py") involves the use of essential oils (extracts or
essences) from flowers, herbs, and trees to promote health and well-being.
10. ELEMENTS OF CAM: SYLLABUS, LECTURE NOTES, STUDENT HANDOUTS 10
Ayurveda ("ah-yur-VAY-dah") is a CAM whole medical system that has been practiced
primarily in the Indian subcontinent for 5,000 years. Ayurveda includes diet and herbal remedies
and emphasizes the use of body, mind, and spirit in disease prevention and treatment.
Chiropractic ("kie-roh-PRAC-tic") is a CAM whole medical system. It focuses on the
relationship between bodily structure (primarily that of the spine) and function, and how that
relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. Chiropractors use manipulative
therapy as an integral treatment tool.
Dietary supplements. Congress defined the term "dietary supplement" in the Dietary
Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. A dietary supplement is a product
(other than tobacco) taken by mouth that contains a "dietary ingredient" intended to supplement
the diet. Dietary ingredients may include vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino
acids, and substances such as enzymes, organ tissues, and metabolites. Dietary supplements
come in many forms, including extracts, concentrates, tablets, capsules, gel caps, liquids, and
powders. They have special requirements for labeling. Under DSHEA, dietary supplements are
considered foods, not drugs.
Electromagnetic fields (EMFs, also called electric and magnetic fields) are invisible lines of
force that surround all electrical devices. The Earth also produces EMFs; electric fields are
produced when there is thunderstorm activity, and magnetic fields are believed to be produced
by electric currents flowing at the Earth's core.
Homeopathic ("home-ee-oh-PATH-ic") medicine is a CAM whole medical system. In
homeopathic medicine, there is a belief that "like cures like," meaning that small, highly diluted
quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms, when the same substances given
at higher or more concentrated doses would actually cause those symptoms.
Massage ("muh-SAHJ") therapists manipulate muscle and connective tissue to enhance function
of those tissues and promote relaxation and well-being.
Naturopathic ("nay-chur-o-PATH-ic") medicine, or naturopathy, is a CAM whole medical
system. Naturopathic medicine proposes that there is a healing power in the body that
establishes, maintains, and restores health. Practitioners work with the patient with a goal of
supporting this power, through treatments such as nutrition and lifestyle counseling, dietary
supplements, medicinal plants, exercise, homeopathy, and treatments from traditional Chinese
medicine.
Osteopathic ("ahs-tee-oh-PATH-ic") medicine is a form of conventional medicine that, in part,
emphasizes diseases arising in the musculoskeletal system. There is an underlying belief that all
of the body's systems work together, and disturbances in one system may affect function
elsewhere in the body. Some osteopathic physicians practice osteopathic manipulation, a full-
body system of hands-on techniques to alleviate pain, restore function, and promote health and
well-being.
Qi gong ("chee-GUNG") is a component of traditional Chinese medicine that combines
movement, meditation, and regulation of breathing to enhance the flow of qi (an ancient term
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given to what is believed to be vital energy) in the body, improve blood circulation, and enhance
immune function.
Reiki ("RAY-kee") is a Japanese word representing Universal Life Energy. Reiki is based on the
belief that when spiritual energy is channeled through a Reiki practitioner, the patient's spirit is
healed, which in turn heals the physical body.
Therapeutic Touch is derived from an ancient technique called laying-on of hands. It is based
on the premise that it is the healing force of the therapist that affects the patient's recovery;
healing is promoted when the body's energies are in balance; and, by passing their hands over the
patient, healers can identify energy imbalances.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is the current name for an ancient system of health care
from China. TCM is based on a concept of balanced qi (pronounced "chee"), or vital energy, that
is believed to flow throughout the body. Qi is proposed to regulate a person's spiritual,
emotional, mental, and physical balance and to be influenced by the opposing forces of yin
(negative energy) and yang (positive energy). Disease is proposed to result from the flow of qi
being disrupted and yin and yang becoming imbalanced. Among the components of TCM are
herbal and nutritional therapy, restorative physical exercises, meditation, acupuncture, and
remedial massage.
3. Contemplative Journal
Contemplative Journaling
What: Guided Activities Journaling; Thoughts, Feelings
Why: A Reference, a Reminder, Encouragement
Wk #1 Interactive Learning Activity: Guided Deep-Breathing
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Wk #2 Interactive Learning Activity: Empowering Stretches
Wk #3 Interactive Learning Activity: “Tea Leaves” by the Shore:” (the
combination of deep-breathing while sipping a simple blend of thyme leaves and honey tea
while listening to a soundtrack of the rain showers with lavender aromatherapy).
COURSE RESOURCE LIST
Community Resources
Sports and Learning Complex- a county jewel hosting plethora of physical, community,
individual, family, and team activities designed to get individuals moving, healthy, informed,
and connected; public pool, indoor track, conference rooms, gymnastics gym, classes,
competitive meets, etc.
Watkins Park/Myriad of other Public Facilities – acres of pastoral, tranquil areas to
walk, run, picnic with family and/or friends; large areas to play impromptu; baseball fields,
tennis facility (in- and outdoor), seasonal concerts, drive-in style movies, story-telling, hikes,
biking, Tai Chi on lawn
Your Backyard/Driveway/Neighborhood – get out and throw the ball around, play
handball with yourself or another; play with children; trampoline; gardening; daily walks/runs
Nearby Mall – used as walk courses; alone or with family/friends
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Web sites
Aetna –
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (2007, April 23). Aetna
InteliHealth: Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Retrieved from An Aetna Web
site:
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8513/31412/311998.html?d=dmtCont
ent#no1
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention –
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011, December 11). Physical Activity for
Everyone. Retrieved from A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site:
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/olderadults.html
United Department of Agriculture, U. (2010, September 28). MyPyramid.gov-United States
Department of Agriculture. Retrieved November 24, 2010, from MyPyramid:
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Harvard –
Harvard School of Public Health. (2011, January 15). Healthy eating Pyramid - What Should
You Eat? Retrieved January 15, 2011, from A Harvard School of Public Health Web site:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/pyramid/
Contemplative Prayer (A Christian Approach) –
Watson, R. A. (2010). Contemplative Prayer. Retrieved from A Secret Place Web site:
http://www.secretplaceministries.org/pages/journey/prayer/contemplative-prayer.html
Books
Dacher, E. (2006). Integral Health: The Path to Human Flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic
Health Publications, Inc.
Micozzi, M. S. (2011). Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. St. Louis:
Saunders. Retrieved March 5, 2011, from A Kaplan University Web site.
Sapolsky, R. (1998). Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers. New York, N.Y.: St. Martin's Griffin.
Schlenker, E. D., & Long, S. (2007). Willams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 9th Ed.
St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
Schlitz, M. A. (2005). Consciousness and Healing. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
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Thomas Nelson, Inc. (1982). The Open Study Bible: The New King James Version. Nashville:
Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Journal Articles
Amie Steel, J. A. (2011). Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pregnancy: a Systematic
Review. Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society , 205-209.
Freedman, D. H. (2011). The Triumph of New-Age Medicine. The Atlantic Monthly, 90-100.
Keegan, L. (2003). Alternative and Complementary Modalities for Managing Stress and
Anxiety. Critical Care Nurse, 55-58.
Pamela Jo Johnson, A. W. (2012). Personal Use of Complementary and AlternativeMedicine
(CAM) by U.S. Health CareWorkers. Health Services Research, 211-227.
PROJECT REFERENCES
Amie Steel, J. A. (2011). Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pregnancy: a Systematic
Review. Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society , 205-209.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011, December 11). Physical Activity for
Everyone. Retrieved from A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site:
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/olderadults.html
Dacher, E. (2006). Integral Health: The Path to Human Flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic
Health Publications, Inc.
Freedman, D. H. (2011). The Triumph of New Age Medicine. The Atlantic Monthly, 90-100.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (2007, April 23). Aetna
InteliHealth: Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Retrieved from An Aetna Web
site:
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8513/31412/311998.html?d=dmtCont
ent#no1
Pamela Jo Johnson, A. W. (2012). Personal Use of Complementary and AlternativeMedicine
(CAM) by U.S. Health CareWorkers. Health Services Research, 211-227.
Schlenker, E. D., & Long, S. (2007). Willams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 9th Ed.
St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.