C O M P L E M E N TA RY & A LT E R N AT I V E M E D I C I N E : W E I G H T M A N A G E M E N T C O U R S E

S H E L I A M . J O N E S FA C I L I TAT O R

Facilitator: Shelia M. Jones

Tel. 770.321.9876

E-mail: Great2B40@weebly.com Office Location: Georgia, USAOffice Ours: Monday – Friday, 9AM-50PMFacility Hours: Monday – Saturday,10AM – 9PM

Prerequisites: None

Course Description

The purpose of this class is to give the audience a better understanding of CAM and its practices available to them for the treatment of weight management. This course is designed to give students an introductory background and understanding of weight loss management, its causes and how being overweight affects our body. The course will also focus upon introducing some of the varying modalities of CAM used in the treatment of weight management and precautions. The course will give the student a general overview of weight loss management and CAM to establish a familiarity with the terms and practices available in their area.

The class is an interactive class with the audience learning how to incorporate stress reducing techniques into their own lives.

Supplemental Reading: See handout

This is a non-graded course. Student feedback and experiences are encourage

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Weight Management Course

 WEEK 1

 What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)? Purposes:• Introduce and Understand the Basics of Complementary &

Alternative Medicine

http://wellnessproposals.com/health-care/complimentary-and-alternative-medicine/what-is-cam.pdf

COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE• Define Complementary Medicine • Define Alternative Medicine• What’s the Difference• Who’s using it?

 

THERE ARE FOUR COMPLEMENTARY DOMAINS

1. Mind-Body Medicine2. Biologically-based Practices3. Manipulative and Body-based Practices4. Energy Medicine

Mind-body Medicine

MIND-BODY MEDICINE

 

Biologically-based Practices

MANIPULATIVE AND BODY-BASEDPRACTICES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VFN32U69LBk

ALTERNATI

VE MEDICINE

W H AT I S I T

?

WHAT IS ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

C O M P L E M E N T A R Y

• Used with traditional or conventional medicine

• Not taught or used in Western medical schools or hospitals

• Consist of a variety of cultural, social, economic, or scientific reasons, have not been adopted by mainstream Western medicine

A LT E R N A T I V E

• Used in place of traditional/conventional medicine

• Are generally not recognized by the medical community as standard or conventional medical approaches

• Includes dietary supplements, mega-dose vitamins, herbs, special teas, massage therapy, magnet therapy, and spiritual healing

http://www.medicinenet.com/alternative_medicine/page2.htm

WHO USE CAM?

http://report.nih.gov/NIHfactsheets/ViewFactSheet.aspx?csid=85

Wrap up and Summary

WEEK 2 Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Stress Management

Course

 Purposes:• Define Weight Management • How Does Weight Affect The Body

http://www.move.va.gov/docs/NewHandouts/Nutrition/N06_EatingWellOnABudget.pdf http://www.move.va.gov/docs/NewHandouts/Nutrition/N04_HungerAndFullness.pdf

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

WHAT IS THAT?

http://www.move.va.gov/docs/NewHandouts/PhysicalActivity/P06_ExerciseCanBeFun.pdf

Handout

HOW TO DETERMINE PROPER WEIGHT FOR YOUR HEIGHT?

HOW DOES WEIGHT AFFECT THE BODY?

http://www.helpguide.org/harvard/how-excess-weight-affects-your-health.htm

EFFECTS OF BEING UNDERWEIGHT

www.snarglr.com

Livingstrong: Side Effects of Being Underweight, retrieved on 08/11/2015 from www.livingstrong.com

Questions to Ask If You Are Underweight

• Have you been ill?• Are you skipping breakfast or lunch& just snacking on the go• Do you have a loss appetite• Are you stressed or worried• Have you been trying to lose weight?• When you do not eat, do you feel as though you are more in

control?

WEEK 3 Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Stress Management

Course

Purposes:• Traditional Treatments for Weight Management• Introduce CAM Treatment – stretching, yoga, acupuncture,

supplements and meditation

Complementary and Alternative Treatments To Weight Management

stretching

supplements

yoga Herbal medicine

acupuncture

Definitions of:

Yoga

Meditation

Acupuncture

At the conclusion of the definitions. We will spend time practicing simple yoga techniques and meditations.

Meditation environment – Start by finding a quiet time and place where you won’t be disturbed for a few minutes. Pick a time when you’ll be awake and alert. Each person has a different preference; either morning, afternoon, or evening.  Sitting position – Sit in a comfortable chair without armrests; back straight, and feet flat on the floor. Keep your hands either cupped one inside the other just below the navel, or simply rest them on your thighs. The main purpose of your sitting position is to be comfortable and alert. Do not lie down, as you’ll probably fall asleep.  Concentration – Gently close your eyes and begin observing your breath. Use the counting technique to help you develop your concentration. This will help keep your mind from wandering so easily. During your meditation, count your breaths 1 through 5 silently in your mind. When you get to 5, simply start over again. Keep your attention focused on the air passing through the tip of your nose. When a distraction arises, simply ignore it and immediately bring your attention back to your breath. Mindfulness – After a few minutes of concentration meditation, switch to mindfulness meditation. Continue observing your breath. However, this time instead of counting each one, simply observe the entire breathing process mindfully. Observe it gently without forcing yourself. When distracting thoughts arise, gently bring your attention back to the breath. I suggest you meditate regularly, such as daily or every other day. Begin with 15-20 minute sessions, then increase them to half an hour or more. Regular practice is important for making steady progress.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=short+meditation+music&FORM=VIRE9#view=detail&mid=A5814E6608061D51D5FDA5814E6608061D51D5FD  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PgIfOOHwH8

REFERENCES

American Heart Association: Weight Management, retrieved on 08/11/2015 from

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/WeightManagement/Weight-Management_UCM_001081_SubHomePage.jsp Center for Disease Control: Negative Effects of Obesity, retrieved on 08/11/2015 from

http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/effects/index.html  Complementary and Alternative Medicine: What Is It, retrieved on 08/10/2015 from

http://www.medicinenet.com/alternative_medicine/article.htm  Help Guide: Excess Weight Effects On Your Health, retrieved on 08/11/2015 from

http://www.helpguide.org/harvard/how-excess-weight-affects-your-health.htm Living Strong: Side Effects of Being Underweight, retrieved on 08/10/2015 from

http://www.livestrong.com/article/91064-side-effects-being-underweight/  Mindfulness Meditation Institute: Meditation, retrieved on 08/11/2015 from

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=short+meditation+music&FORM=VIRE9#view=detail&mid=A5814E6608061D51D5FDA5814E6608061D51D5FD  Mindfulness Meditation Institute; Meditation Techniques, retrieve on 08/10/2015 from

http://www.mindfulnessmeditationinstitute.org/2013/01/meditation-for-beginners/#sthash.14ivOrk9.dpuf National Center for Biotechnology Information; 4 Domains of Complementary Medicine, retrieved on 0/10/2015 from

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK83804/  YouTube: YOGA, retrieved on 08/2015 from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PgIfOOHwH8 YouTube: What is Energy Medicine, retrieved on 08/10/2015 from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VFN32U69LBk  U.S. Department of Human Services: Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fact Sheet, retrieved on 08/10/2015 from

http://report.nih.gov/NIHfactsheets/ViewFactSheet.aspx?csid=85  U.S. National Library of Medicine: Eating Habits and Behavior, retrieved on 08/11/2015 from

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/WeightManagement/Weight-Management_UCM_001081_SubHomePage.jsp