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COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY

The word "complementary" means "in addition to". Complementary medicine is treatment

and medicine that you use in addition to your doctor's standard care.

Complementary medicine and alternative medicine (CAM) includes various healing

approaches and therapies that originate from around the world and that are not based on

conventional Western medicine. These therapies are called alternative medicine when they are

used alone and complementary medicine when they are used with conventional medicine.

Although the distinction between conventional and alternative medicine is not always easy to

determine, a basic philosophic difference exists. Alternative medicine often defines health as a

balance of body systems physical, emotional, and spiritual involving the whole patient that is the

approach of holistic. Conventional medicine generally defines health is the absence of disease,

disease is usually thought to result from isolated factors and treatment often involves drugs and

surgery. Patients are most li ely to see alternative medicine for conditions such as chronic low

bac pain, stress, migraine headache, menopausal symptoms, cancer, and arthritis. !ome patient

see s alternative medicine when conventional medicine offers little hope, especially at the end of

the life.

E! N T ON

Complementary medicine and alternative medicine is a group of diverse medical and health care

system, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine.

#$E O! COMPLEMENTARY THERAP E$

Complementary therapies are widely used in Australia. A survey conducted by "P! medicinewise in #$$% revealed that & percent of Australians had used one or more complementarymedicines in the previous (# months.

Complementary therapies are often based on traditional nowledge, which is why there issomething less scientific evidence available about their safety and effectiveness.

)owever, the increasing use of complementary therapies has begun to trigger scientific researchand some complementary therapies now have some scientific evidence about their safety and

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1) ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Alternative medical systems are built upon complete systems of theory and practice. 3ften, these

systems have evolved apart from and earlier than the conventional medical approach used in the

4nited !tates. 5xamples of alternative medical systems include0

Ac/p/nct/re 0 Acupuncture is a component of the health care system of China that can betraced bac at least #, $$ years. The general theory of acupuncture is based on the premise thatthere are patterns of energy flow 67i8 through the body that are essential for health. 2isruptionsof this flow are believed to be responsible for disease. Acupuncture may, it has been theori9ed,correct imbalances of flow at identifiable points close to the s in.

The practice of acupuncture to treat identifiable path physiological 6disease8 conditions inAmerican medicine was rare until the visit of President :ichard ;. "ixon to China in (<=#.!ince that time, there has been an explosion of interest in the 4nited !tates and 5urope in the

application of the techni ue of acupuncture to Western medicine.

Acupuncture is a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical locations on or in thes in by a variety of techni ues. There are a variety of approaches to diagnosis and treatment inAmerican acupuncture that incorporates medical traditions from China, >apan, ?orea, and othercountries. The most thoroughly studied mechanism of stimulation of acupuncture points employs

penetration of the s in by thin, solid, metallic needles, which are manipulated manually or byelectrical stimulation.

After reviewing the existing body of nowledge, the 4.!. @ood and 2rug Administration 6@2A8

removed acupuncture needles from the category of experimental medical devices. The @2Anow regulates acupuncture needles, 1ust as it does other devices such as surgical scalpels andhypodermic syringes, under good manufacturing practices and single*use standards of sterility.

Ay/rveda /Ayurvedic medicine is a system of )indu traditional of Bedic tradition native to

the -ndian subcontinent , and a form of alternative medicine . !ome of the oldest nown Ayurvedic

texts include the Suśrutha Saṃ hitā , Charaka Saṃ hitā . These !ans rit texts are among the

foundational and formally compiled wor s of Ayurveda.

Ayurveda is well integrated into the -ndian "ational health care system, with state hospitals forAyurveda established across the country.

There is no scientific evidence for the effectiveness of Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of

any disease. Concerns have been raised about Ayurvedic products 4.!. studies showed that up to

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#$ of Ayurvedic 4.!. and -ndian*manufactured patent medicines sold through internet

contained toxic levels of heavy metals such as lead , mercury , and arsenic .

-n (<=$, the -ndian ;edical Central Council Act which aimed to standardise ualifications for

Ayurveda practitioners and provide accredited institutions for its study and research was passed

by the Parliament of -ndia . -n -ndia, over (%$ training centers offer degrees in traditional

Ayurvedic medicine. The -ndian government supports research and teaching in Ayurveda through

many channels at both the national and state levels, and helps institutionalise traditional medicine

so that it can be studied in ma1or towns and cities. The state*sponsored Central Council for

:esearch in Ayurvedic !ciences 6CC:A!8 has been set up in order to do extensive research on

the sub1ect. To figh t biopiracy and unethical patents, the Dovernment of -ndia , in #$$(, set up

the Traditional ?nowledge 2igital Eibrary as repository of (#$$ formulations of various systems

of -ndian medicine, such as Ayurveda, 4nani and !iddha . The library also possesses $

traditional Ayurveda boo s in a digitised form, made available online.

The Central Council of -ndian ;edicine 6CC-;8 a statutory body established in (<=(, under

the 2epartment of Ayurveda, Foga and "aturopathy, 4nani, !iddha and

)omoeopathy 6AF4!)8, ;inistry of )ealth and @amily Welfare , Dovernment of -ndia , monitors

higher education in Ayurveda. ;any clinics in urban and rural areas are run by professionals who

ualify from these institutes.

Homeopat1y * )omeopathy also spelled homoeopathy from the Dree 0 li e andsufferingG is a system of alternative medicine created in (=<& by !amuel )ahnemann based on

his doctrine of like cures like , where by a substance that causes the symptoms of a disease inhealthy people will cure similar symptoms in sic people. )omeopathy is considereda pseudoscience . -t is not effective for any condition, and no remedy has been proven to be moreeffective than placebo .

)ahnemann believed the underlying causes of disease were phenomena that he termed ṃiasṃs,and that homeopathic reṃedies addressed these. The remedies are prepared by repeatedly

diluting a chosen substance in alcohol or distilled water, followed by forceful stri ing on anelastic body. 2ilution usually continues well past the point where no molecules of the originalsubstance remain. )omeopaths select remedies by consulting reference boo s nownas repertories , and by considering the totality of the patient's symptoms, personal traits, physicaland psychological state, and life history.

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)omeopathy lac s biological plausibility, and its axioms are contradicted by scientific facts. The postulated mechanisms of action of homeopathic remedies are both scientifically implausible andnot physically possible. Although some clinical trials produce positive results, systematicreviews reveal that this is because of chance, flawed research methods, and reporting bias .Continued homeopathic practice, despite the evidence that it does not wor , has been critici9edas unethical because it increases the suffering of patients by discouraging the use of realmedicine with the World )ealth 3rganisation warning against using homeopathy to try to treatsevere diseases such as )-B and malaria . The continued practice, despite a lac of evidenceof efficacy , has led to it being characteri9ed within the scientific and medical communities asnonsense, uac ery , or a sham.

The Hritish )ouse of Commons !cience and Technology Committee has stated0 -n our view, thesystematic reviews and meta*analyses conclusively demonstrate that homeopathic products

perform no better than placebos. The Dovernment shares our interpretation of the evidence.)omeopathy achieved its greatest popularity in the (<th century. -t was introduced to the 4nited!tates in (%# by )ans Hirch Dram, a student of )ahnemann. The first homeopathic school inthe 4.!.A. opened in (%I , and in (%JJ, the first 4.!. national medical association, the American-nstitute of )omeopathy , was established and throughout the (<th century, do9ens ofhomeopathic institutions appeared in 5urope and the 4nited !tates. Hy (<$$, there were ##homeopathic colleges and ( ,$$$ practitioners in the 4nited !tates. Hecause medical practice ofthe time relied on ineffective and often dangerous treatments, patients of homeopaths often had

better outcomes than those of the doctors of the time.

According to Paul 4lrich 4nschuld , the "a9i regime in Dermany were fascinated byhomeopathy, and spent large sums of money on researching its mechanisms, but without gaining

a positive result. 4nschuld further argues that homeopathy never subse uently too root in

the 4nited !tates , but remained more deeply established in 5uropean thin ing.

-n the 4nited !tates the Food, Drug, and Cosṃetic Act of (<I% 6sponsored by :oyal Copeland ,

a !enator from "ew For and homeopathic physician8 recogni9ed homeopathic remedies as

drugs. -n the (< $s, there were only = pure homeopaths practicing in the 4.!. )owever, by the

mid to late (<=$s, homeopathy made a significant comebac and sales of some homeopathic

companies increased tenfold. !ome homeopaths give credit for the revival to Dreehomeopath Deorge Bithoul as , who performed a great deal of research to update the scenarios

and refine the theories and practice of homeopathy beginning in the (<=$s, but 5rnst and !ingh

consider it to be lin ed to the rise of the "ew Age movement . Whichever is correct, mainstream

pharmacy chains recogni9ed the business potential of selling homeopathic remedies

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Hruce )ood has argued that the increased popularity of homeopathy in recent times may be due

to the comparatively long consultations practitioners are willing to give their patients, and to an

irrational preference for natural products which people thin are the basis of homeopathic

remedies.

Native American 1ealin2 practice3 * ;ost "ative American tribes have traditions about

health and illness. These traditions are not based on western science. -nstead, they come from the

tribe's beliefs about how individuals fit in the web of life. This web includes the tribe, all

humanity, the earth, and the universe. ;any healing traditions focus on harmony. )ealing occurs

when someone is restored to harmony and connected to universal powers. Traditional healing is

holistic . -t does not focus on symptoms or diseases. -nstead, it deals with the total individual.

2ifferent people with )-B disease may get different treatments. )ealing focuses on the person,

not the illness. Certain people in each tribe are recogni9ed as healers. They receive special

teachings. )ealing traditions are passed from one generation to the next through visions, stories,and dreams. )ealing does not follow written guidelines. )ealers wor differently with each

person they help. They use their herbs, ceremony and power in the best way for each individual.

)ealing might involve sweat lodges, tal ing circles, ceremonial smo ing of tobacco, shamans,

herbalism, animal spirits, or vision uests . 5ach tribe uses its own techni ues. The techni ues

by themselves are not traditional healing. They are only steps towards becoming whole,

balanced and connected. Traditional healing can be very powerful for "ative Americans dealing

with )-B. -t can restore a sense of connection to their tribe and culture. This promotes spiritual,

psychological, emotional, and physical healing. !ome traditional healers only wor with

members of their own tribe. 3thers will wor with outsiders. !ome people who are not "ative

American believe that wor ing with a traditional healer has helped them. ;ost healers wor in

their local tribal communities. A few participate in public conferences. -f you are not a tribal

member, it is very difficult to now if someone is really a traditional healer. ;any people use the

techni ues of traditional healing. )owever, there is a big difference between traditional healing

and using traditional techni ues. Participating in a sweat lodge might help almost anyone.

Nat/ropat1ic medicine * "aturopathy deals with the healing power of nature since it believes that all healing powers are within your body. This means that within every humanorganism there is a healing energy, which includes our immune system in the fuller sense of boththe physical and the psyche, which is responsible for our wellness and our ability to heal andmaintain health. !ince we fall ill only when we go against "ature, the cause of diseases 6toxins8is expelled from the body to cure it. @asting has been described as "ature's way to recover. Athorough rest, which includes fasting, is the most favorable condition in which an ailing body

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can purify and recoup itself.

@ollowing this first premise is the second, that the therapies used to support and stimulate thishealing power of nature must be in the gentlest, least invasive, most efficient manner possible .

The third "aturopathic premise is to diagnose and treat the cause . "aturopaths do not simply

treat the manifestation of the disease but rather search for the cause and treat it. To accomplishthese goals, "aturopathic medicine incorporates many therapeutic modalities0 herbal medicine,homeopathy, nutrition, hydrotherapy, food, exercise therapy, physical therapy, manipulation ofthe bony and soft tissues, lifestyle and counseling. Additionally, some "aturopaths elect tocontinue their education to receive a license to practice natural childbirth.

"aturopathic medicine treats the patient from the preventive stage through to serious, chronicand debilitating disease. Therefore, people can go to "aturopaths for colds, bronchitis, allergies,as well as for heart disease, diabetes, and malignant diseases.

"aturopathy is fast gaining popularity around the world for its safe and effective healing. -n-ndian homes, home remedies come before the trip to the doctor. All ailments are believed to becaused by what you eat and what you don't eat. )ence, a traditional -ndian doctor will first ma eslight ad1ustments to your diet before he prescribes a medicine, which is the last resort.

There are several naturally found materials in -ndia that offer economical natural treatmentsthrough naturopathy. !ome of these are the lemon, mil and salt. @or cough, cold and fever,lemon is very effective. ! uee9e a lemon in a glass full of water and drin repeatedly. This willcure all of the three ailments. Hut if the fever is high and ma es one thirsty, boil the water. Thiswill bring down the fever and reduce the thirst. -f the cold is severe, it can be added to the

re uired amount of honey in the above mixture.

When you want to get away from it all, even if you body hasn't begun to give you any alarmsignals yet, these are good places to 1ust relax, rest and breathe in some unpolluted air.

"aturopathy procedures0 !trictly vegetarian food is re uired to be consumed during treatment. "one of the centers allow patients to bring in food from outside. Alcohol, smo ing, chewingtobacco, and the consumption of tea, coffee, and non*vegetarian foods are forbidden in all thecenters. The visitor 6patient8 is re uired to stay on campus, for a duration that depends upon thenature of his or her complaint.

Ti4etan medicine * The Tibetan system of medicine has a long and honored history. 3urforefathers have met the challenge of combating diseases by developing a medical system,which is of an e ual standing with all the traditional systems of medicine. -t is one of the oldestmedical traditions which still en1oy an unbro en lineage of practice. There are a number ofmedical systems in the world, which are categori9ed as traditional, li e a few, the -ndianAyurveda system, the !iddha, the Chinese, the "ative American, the African, the Dree with

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which the Tibetan system, apparently, has a close relation. Although they have differencesamong them in terms of practice, due to diverse social and religious environment, they sharemany similarities.

Primitive inhabitants of Tibet, li e other ancient people throughout the world, devised theirown natural remedies. Applying residual barley from Chang 6Tibetan beer made from barley8

on swollen muscles or parts, drin ing hot water in case of indigestion and using molten butterto stop bleeding and hemorrhoids are some of the practical experiences that gradually formedthe basis for the development of Tibetan healing science.

Tibetan ;edicine is one of the world's oldest healing traditions that have been practiced formore than five thousand years in Tibet and the )imalayan region. -t is a uni ue medicalscience that provides holistic health care to the body, mind and soul. Tibetan medicine iscommonly nown as g!owa :igpa in Tibetan. g!owa means to heal or restore and :igpameans the nowledge or science. Tibetan medicine is also a science, art and philosophy that

provide a holistic health care to man ind.

-t is a science because its principles are enumerated in a systematic and logical framewor based on an understanding of the body and the mind+s relationship to the environment. -t is anart because the Tibetan healers use diagnostic techni ues based on the creativity, insight,subtlety, love and compassion of the medical practitioner. And it is a philosophy because itexplains the ey Huddhist principles of impermanence, altruism, arma and ethics.

Traditional C1ine3e medicine * With a history of #$$$ to I$$$ years, Traditional Chinese;edicine 6TC;8 has formed a uni ue system to diagnose and cure illness. The TC; approach is

fundamentally different from that of Western medicine. -n TC;, the understanding of the human body is based on the holistic understanding of the universe as described in 2aoism, and thetreatment of illness is based primarily on the diagnosis and differentiation of syndromes.

The TC; approach treats 9ang**fu organs as the core of the human body. Tissue and organs areconnected through a networ of channels and blood vessels inside human body. 7i 6or Chi8 actsas some ind of carrier of information that is expressed externally through 1ingluo system.Pathologically, a dysfunction of the 9ang*fu organs may be reflected on the body surface throughthe networ , and meanwhile, diseases of body surface tissues may also affect their related 9angor fu organs. Affected 9ang or fu organs may also influence each other through internal

connections. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment starts with the analysis of the entire system,then focuses on the correction of pathological changes through read1usting the functions of the9ang*fu organs.

5valuation of a syndrome not only includes the cause, mechanism, location, and nature of thedisease, but also the confrontation between the pathogenic factor and body resistance. Treatmentis not based only on the symptoms, but differentiation of syndromes. Therefore, those with an

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identical disease may be treated in different ways, and on the other hand, different diseases mayresult in the same syndrome and are treated in similar ways.

The clinical diagnosis and treatment in Traditional Chinese ;edicine are mainly based onthe yin*yang and five elements theories. These theories apply the phenomena and laws of natureto the study of the physiological activities and pathological changes of the human body and itsinterrelationships. The typical TC; therapies include acupuncture, herbal medicine,and igong exercises. With acupuncture , treatment is accomplished by stimulating certain areasof the external body. )erbal medicine acts on 9ang*fu organs internally, while igong tries torestore the orderly information flow inside the networ through the regulation of 7i. Thesetherapies appear very different in approach yet they all share the same underlying sets ofassumptions and insights in the nature of the human body and its place in the universe. !omescientists describe the treatment of diseases through herbal medication , acupuncture ,and igong as an information therapy .

) Mind0*ody ntervention3;ind*body medicine uses a variety of techni ues designed to enhance the mind's capacity to

affect bodily function and symptoms. !ome techni ues that were considered alternative in the

past have become main stream 6for example, patient support groups and cognitive*behavioral

therapy8.

3ther mind*body techni ues are still considered alternative, including0

Art t1erapy * -t may surprise you to learn that art can be an effective tool in mental healthtreatment. What could art possibly have to do with psychotherapy K As an expressive medium, art

can be used to help clients communicate, overcome stress, and explore different aspects of their

own personalities. -n psychology, the use of artistic methods to treat psychological disorders and

enhance mental health is nown as art therapy.

Art therapy integrates psychotherapeutic techni ues with the creative process to improve mental

health and well*being. The American Art Therapy Association describes art therapy as a mental

health profession that uses the creative process of art ma ing to improve and enhance the

physical, mental and emotional well*being of individuals of all ages. -t is based on the belief that

the creative process involved in artistic self*expression helps people to resolve conflicts and

problems, develop interpersonal s ills , manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self*esteem and

self*awareness, and achieve insight.

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Art therapy can be used to treat a wide range of mental disorders and psychological distress. -n

many cases, it might be used in con1unction with other psychotherapy techni ues such as group

therapy or cognitive*behavioral therapy .

!ome situations in which art therapy might be utili9ed include0

• Children with learning disabilities• Adults experiencing severe stress

• Children suffering from behavioral or social problems at school or at home

• People experiencing mental health problems

• -ndividuals suffering from a brain in1ury• Children or adults who have experienced a traumatic event

An art therapist may use a variety of art methods including drawing, painting, sculpture, and

collage with clients ranging from young children to the elderly. Clients who have experienced

emotional trauma, physical violence, domestic abuse , anxiety, depression, and other

psychological issues can benefit from expressing themselves creatively. )ospitals, private mental

health offices, schools, and community organi9ations are all possible settings where art therapy

services may be available.

Fou might also wonder how an art therapy session differs from the average art class. -n most art

therapy sessions, the focus is on your inner experienceLyour feelings, perceptions, and

imagination. While art therapy may involve learning s ills or art techni ues, the emphasis is

generally first on developing and expressing images that come from inside the person, rather

than those he or she sees in the outside world, explains Cathy ;aldiochi in The Art Therapy

Sourcebook . And while some traditional art classes may as you to paint or draw from your

imagination, in art therapy, your inner world of images, feelings, thoughts, and ideas are always

of primary importance to the experience.

*io5eed4ac6 * When you raise your hand to wave hello to a friend, or lift your nee to ta e

another step on the !tairmaster, you control these actions. 3ther body functions **

li e heart rate, s in temperature, and blood pressure ** are controlled involuntarily by your

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nervous system. Fou don't thin about ma ing your heart beat faster. -t 1ust happens in response

to your environment, li e when you're nervous, excited, or exercising .

3ne techni ue can help you gain more control over these normally involuntary functions. -t's

called biofeedbac , and the therapy is used to help prevent or treat conditions,

including migraine headaches , chronic pain , incontinence , and high blood pressure .

The idea behind biofeedbac is that, by harnessing the power of your mind and becoming aware

of what's going on inside your body, you can gain more control over your health.

:esearchers aren't exactly sure how or why biofeedbac wor s. They do now that biofeedbac

promotes relaxation, which can help relieve a number of conditions that are related to stress .

2uring a biofeedbac session, electrodes are attached to your s in. @inger sensors can also be

used. These electrodesMsensors send signals to a monitor, which displays a sound, flash of light,or image that represents your heart and breathing rate, blood pressure, s in temperature,

sweating, or muscle activity.

When you're under stress, these functions change. Four heart rate speeds up, your muscles

tighten, your blood pressure rises, you start to sweat, and your breathing uic ens. Fou can see

these stress responses as they happen on the monitor, and then get immediate feedbac as you try

to stop them. Hiofeedbac sessions are typically done in a therapist's office, but there are

computer programs that connect the biofeedbac sensor to your own computer.

A biofeedbac therapist helps you practice relaxation exercises, which you fine*tune to control

different body functions. @or example, you might use a relaxation techni ue to turn down the

brainwaves that activate when you have a headache.

!everal different relaxation exercises are used in biofeedbac therapy, including0

• 2eep breathing• Progressive muscle relaxation * alternately tightening and then relaxing different muscle

groups• Duided imagery * concentrating on a specific image 6such as the color and texture of an

orange8 to focus your mind and ma e you feel more relaxed• ;indfulness meditation * focusing your thoughts and letting go of negative emotions

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As you slow your heart rate, lower your blood pressure, and ease muscle tension, you'll get

instant feedbac on the screen. 5ventually, you'll learn how to control these functions on your

own, without the biofeedbac e uipment.

2ifferent types of biofeedbac are used to monitor different body functions0

Electromyo2ram (EM%). This measures muscle activity and tension. -t may be used for bac

pain , headaches, anxiety disorders, muscle retraining after in1ury, and incontinence.

T1ermal. T1i3 mea3/re3 36in temperat/re. t may 4e /3ed 5or 1eadac1e and Rayna/d73

di3ea3e.

Ne/ro5eed4ac6 or electroencep1alo2rap1y (EE%). This measures brain waves. -t may be used

for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 6A2)28, epilepsy and other sei9ure disorders.

Electrodermal activity (E A). This measures sweating and can be used for pain and anxiety.

Heart rate varia4ility (HRA 8. This measures heart rate. -t may be used for anxiety, asthma ,

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 6 C3P2 8, and irregular heartbeat.

5ach biofeedbac therapy section lasts about I$ minutes. 4sually, you can start to see

biofeedbac benefits within ($ sessions or less. !ome conditions, such as high blood pressure,

can ta e #$ or more sessions to improve.

ance t1erapy0 dance therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses movement to furtherthe social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development of the individual. 2ance therapistswor with people who have many inds of emotional problems, intellectual deficits, and life*threatening illnesses. They are employed in psychiatric hospitals, day care centers, mental healthcenters, prisons, special schools, and private practice. They wor with people of all ages in bothgroup and individual therapy. !ome also engage in research.

2ance therapists try to help people develop communication s ills, a positive self*image, andemotional stability.

2ance therapy began as a profession in the (<J$s with the wor of ;arian Chace. A moderndancer, she began teaching dance after ending her career with the 2enishawn 2ance Company in(<I$. -n her classes, she noticed that some of her students were more interested in the emotionsthey expressed while dancing 6loneliness, shyness, fear, etc.8 than the mechanics of the moves.!he began encouraging them by emphasi9ing more freedom of movement rather than techni ue.

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-n time, doctors in the community started sending her patients. They included antisocial children, people with movement problems, and those with psychiatric illnesses. 5ventually, Chace became part of the staff of the :ed Cross at !t. 5li9abeth's )ospital. !he was the first dance therapistemployed in a formal position by the federal government. Chace wor ed with the emotionallytroubled patients at !t. 5li9abeth's and tried to get them to reach out to others through dance.!ome of them were schi9ophrenics and others were former servicemen suffering from post*

traumatic stress disorder. !uccess for these patients meant being able to participate with theirclass in moving to rhythmic music. This rhythmic action in unison with others results in afeeling of well*being, relaxation, and good fellowship, Chace said once.

Chace eventually studied at the Washington !chool of Psychiatry and began ma ing treatmentdecisions about her patients along with other members of the !t. 5li9abeth's medical team. )erwor attracted many followers and the first dance therapy interns began learning and teachingdance therapy at !t. 5li9abeth's in the (< $s.

3ther dancers also began using dance therapy in the (<J$s to help people feel more comfortable

with themselves and their bodies. These dancers included Trudi !choop and ;ary Whitehouse.Whitehouse later became a >ungian analyst and an influential member of the dance therapycommunity. !he developed a process called movement in*depth, an extension of herunderstanding of dance, movement, and depth psychology. !he helped found the contemporarymovement practice called authentic movement. -n this type of movement, founded on the

principles of >ungian analysis, patients dance out their feelings about an internal image, often onethat can help them understand their past or their current life struggles. 3ne of Whitehead'sstudents, >anet Alder furthered Whitehead's wor in authentic movement by establishing the;ary !tar s Whitehouse -nstitute in (<%(.

-n (<&&, dance therapy became formally organi9ed and recogni9ed when the American 2anceTherapy Association 6A2TA8 was formed.

%/ided ima2ery 0 Duided imagery is a program of directed thoughts and suggestions that

guide your imagination toward a relaxed, focused state. Fou can use an instructor, tapes, or

scripts to help you through this process.

Duided imagery is based on the concept that your body and mind are connected. 4sing all of

your senses, your body seems to respond as though what you are imagining is real. An example

often used is to imagine an orange or a lemon in great detailLthe smell, the color, the texture of

the peel. Continue to imagine the smell of the lemon, and then see yourself ta ing a bite of the

lemon and feel the 1uice s uirting into your mouth . ;any people salivate when they do this.

This exercise demonstrates how your body can respond to what you are imagining.

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Fou can achieve a relaxed state when you imagine all the details of a safe, comfortable place,

such as a beach or a garden. This relaxed state may aid healing, learning, creativity, and

performance. -t may help you feel more in control of your emotions and thought processes,

which may improve your attitude, health, and sense of well*being. Duided imagery is safe. "o

nown ris s are associated with it. Duided imagery is most effective when the person teaching it

has training in guided imagery techni ues.

Always tell your doctor if you are using an alternative therapy or if you are thin ing about

combining an alternative therapy with your conventional medical treatment. -t may not be safe to

forgo your conventional medical treatment and rely only on an alternative therapy.

Duided imagery has many uses. Fou can use it to promote relaxation, which can lower blood

pressure and reduce other problems related to stress . Fou can also use it to help reach goals 6suchas losing weight or uitting smo ing 8, manage pain , and promote healing. 4sing guided imagerycan even help you to prepare for an athletic event or for public spea ing.

H/mor t1erapy0 )umor therapy is the art of using humor and laughter to help heal peoplewith physical or mental illness.

The benefits of humor therapy were ac nowledged as far bac as the boo of Proverbs in the 3ldTestament, which contains verses li e Prov. (=0##0 A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but adowncast spirit dries up the bones. The earliest historical reference to humor therapy is from thefourteenth century, when @rench surgeon )enri de ;ondeville wrote, Eet the surgeon ta e care

to regulate the whole regimen of the patient's life for 1oy and happiness, allowing his relativesand special friends to cheer him, and by having someone tell him 1o es. -n the sixteenth century,;artin Euther used a form of humor therapy as part of his pastoral counseling of depressed

people. )e advised them not to isolate themselves but to surround themselves with friends whocould 1o e and ma e them laugh. ;any of Euther's own letters to other people include playful orhumorous remar s.

;odern humor therapy dates from the (<I$s, when clowns were brought into hospitals to cheerup children hospitali9ed with polio. -n his (<=< boo , Anatoṃy of an llness , author "ormanCousins brought the sub1ect of humor therapy to the attention of the medical community.Cousins, himself a physician, details how he used laughter to help ease his pain while undergoing

treatment for rheumatoid arthritis of the spine 6an ylosing spondylitis8. The benefits of laughterin treating the sic captured the public's attention in the (<<% movie !atch Adaṃs , starring :obinWilliams as the real*life doctor )unter Patch Adams. The movie is based on Adams'experiences treating the poor in rural West Birginia, as related in his (<%I boo "esundheit# .

)umor therapy is used in both mainstream and alternative medicine. -t can ta e many forms, butgenerally it is simply the recognition by physicians, nurses, and other health care practitioners ofthe value of mixing humor and laughter with medication and treatment. -t is especially important

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with children and the elderly. Patients can also help themselves to heal by adding more humorand laughter to their lives.

)ospitals, hospices, nursing homes, and other medical care facilities can also turn to professionals for help in bringing humor to their patients. 3ne example is the Hig Apple CircusClown Care 4nit, which has programs in hospitals throughout the "ew For metropolitan areaand ma1or children's hospitals throughout the 4nited !tates, including Children's )ospital in

Hoston. Professional clowns perform three days a wee at the bedsides of hospitali9ed childrento help ease the stress of serious illnesses. The clowns use 1uggling, mime, magic tric s, music,and gags to promote the healing power of humor. -nstead of stethoscopes, thermometers, andhypodermics, the doctors of delight ma e their clown rounds with Droucho ;arx disguises,funny hats, and rubber chic ens.

Hypnot1erapy * )ypnosis or hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and

focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness that is sometimes called a trance.

The person's attention is so focused while in this state that anything going on around the personis temporarily bloc ed out or ignored. -n this naturally occurring state, a person may focus his or

her attention ** with the help of a trained therapist ** on specific thoughts or tas s.

The hypnotic state allows a person to be more open to discussion and suggestion. -t can improve

the success of other treatments for many conditions, including0

• Phobias, fears, and anxiety• !leep disorders• 2epression• !tress• Post*trauma anxiety• Drief and loss

)ypnosis also might be used to help with pain control and to overcome habits, such as smo ing

or overeating. -t also might be helpful for people whose symptoms are severe or who need crisis

management.

• ;editation

• ;usic therapy

• Prayer therapy

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Yo2a / Foga is a physical , mental , and spiritual practice or discipline, that aims to transform

body and mind. The term denotes a variety of schools, practices andgoals in )induism , Huddhism 6including Ba1rayana and Tibetan Huddhism 8 and >ainism, the

best* nown being )atha yoga and :a1a yoga . The term yoga is derived from the literal meaningof yo ing together a span of horses or oxen, N(O but came to be applied to the yo ing of mindand body.

The origins of Foga have been speculated to date bac to pre*vedic -ndian traditions, but mostli ely developed around the sixth and fifth centuries HC5, in the same ascetic circles as theearly sramana movements . The earliest accounts of yoga*practices are in the Huddhist

"i ayas. Parallel developments were recorded around J$$ C5 in the $oga Sutras of !atan%ali , which combines pre/philosophical speculations and diverse ascetic practices of thefirst millennium HC5 with !am hya*philosophy. )atha yoga emerged from tantra by the turn ofthe first millennium.

Foga gurus from -ndia later introduced yoga to the west, following the success of!wami Bive ananda in the late (<th and early #$th century. -n the (<%$s, yoga became popularas a system of physical exercise across the Western world. This form of yoga is oftencalled )atha yoga .

Foga physiology described humans as existing of three bodies 6physical, subtle and causal8and five sheets 6food sheet, prana*breath, mind sheet, intellect, and bliss8 which cover the atman ,and energy flowing through energy channels and concentrated in cha ras .

;any studies have tried to determine the effectiveness of yoga as a complementary interventionfor cancer, schi9ophrenia, asthma, and heart disease.

,i 2on2 * The word 7igong 6Chi ?ung8 is made up of two Chinese words. 7i is pronouncedchee and is usually translated to mean the life force or vital*energy that flows through all thingsin the universe.

The second word, Dong, pronounced gung, means accomplishment, or s ill that is cultivatedthrough steady practice. Together, 7igong 6Chi ?ung8 means cultivating energy, it is a system

practiced for health maintenance, healing and increasing vitality.

7igong practices can be classified as martial, medical, or spiritual. All styles have three things incommon0 they all involve a posture, 6whether moving or stationary8, breathing techni ues, andmental focus. !ome practices increase the 7i others circulate it, use it to cleanse and heal the

body, store it, or emit 7i to help heal others. Practices vary from the soft internal styles such asTai Chi to the external, vigorous styles such as ?ung @u. )owever, the slow gentle movements

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of most 7igong forms can be easily adapted, even for the physically challenged and can be practiced by all age groups. Ei e any other system of health care, 7igong is not a panacea, but itis certainly a highly effecti&e health care practice' ;any health care professionals recommend7igong as an important form of alternative complementary medicine.

7igong creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that

When an individual or group assumes responsibility and ta es action for their health and healing,we all benefit. -t is best to get referrals from people whose 1udgment you have confidence in.Chec the Fellow Pages for Tai Chi schools, acupuncturists, or martial art academies. The

"ational 7igong Association member directory is also an excellent source for finding instructors.

?eep in mind the following criteria for choosing a ualified instructor0 what is their bac groundand experience are they of good character do they treat e&eryone fairly and with respect do theylive what they teach do they refrain from ma ing wild, unsubstantiated claims do they

encourage and bring out a student's highest potentialK While eeping these points in mind,remember to trust your intuition in finding an instructor who is right for you.

+) *iolo2ically0*a3ed T1erapie3Hiologically based therapies in complementary and alternative medicine use substances found in

nature, such as herbs, foods, and vitamins. !ome examples include0

iet 0 2iet therapy uses speciali9ed dietary regimens 6such as Derson therapy, a macrobiotic diet, and thePriti in diet8 to treat or prevent a specific disease 6such as cancer or cardiovascular disorders8 or generally to

promote wellness. !ome diets 6such as the ;editerranean diet8 are widely accepted and encouraged in

traditional Western medicine. The 3rnish diet, a very low*fat vegetarian diet, can help reverse arterial

bloc ages that cause coronary artery disease and may help prevent or slow the progression of prostate and

other cancers. !ome people following a macrobiotic diet have reported cancer remission, but a well*controlled

clinical research study has not been conducted.

Hecause benefits usually ta e months or years to be reali9ed, diet therapy is more li ely to be effective if

started early. When beginning a therapeutic diet that involves a dramatically different way of eating, people

should receive some expert supervision so that they can avoid nutritional deficiencies.

Her4al prod/ct3 * )erbal medicine or herbalism, the oldest nown form of health care, uses plants and

plant extracts to treat disease and promote wellness. 5ither a single herb or a mixture of different herbs can be

used. Chinese herbal medicine mixtures can also contain minerals and animal parts. 4nli e conventional drugs,

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medicine, chelation therapy is a widely accepted way to treat lead poisoning and other heavymetal poisonings. Copper chelation has been under investigation as a cancer treatment. Chelationtherapy with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid 652TA8 is used as a complementary and alternativemedicine therapy to remove calcium and thus treat atherosclerosis. The effectiveness and safetyof this therapy are currently being evaluated scientifically. !ide effects can be serious or rarelyfatal.

-t also includes the use of other so*called natural but as yet scientifically unproven therapies 6forexample, using shar cartilage to treat cancer8.

-) Manip/lative and *ody0*a3ed Met1od3;anipulative and body*based methods in complementary and alternative medicine are based on

manipulation andMor movement of one or more parts of the body. !ome examples include0

Ac/pre33/re 0 Acupressure Nfrom Eatin acus needle 6see acuity8 pressure is an alternative

medicine techni ue similar in principle to acupuncture . -t is based on the concept of life energywhich flows through meridians in the body. -n treatment, physical pressure is applied

to acupuncture points with the aim of clearing bloc ages in these meridians. Pressure may be applied

by hand, by elbow, or with various devices.

!ome medical studies have suggested that acupressure may be effective at helping manage nausea

and vomiting, for helping lower bac pain, tension headaches, stomach ache, among other things,

although such studies have been found to have a high li elihood of bias -t may probably not be as

effective as acupuncture, but some claim it provides temporary relief.

According to 7uac watch acupressure is a dubious practice, and its practitioners use irrational

methods.

Acupressure is often called acupuncture without the needles. -nstead of needles, acupressure

involves the application of manual pressure 6usually with the fingertips8 to specific points on the

body.

According to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine , the body has vital energy called

chi or i that flows along invisible lines of energy flow called meridians. There are thoughtto be at least (J meridians connecting our organs with other parts of our body. Acupuncture and

acupressure points lie on those meridians. -f the flow of i is bloc ed at any point on a meridian,

it's thought to be the cause of ailments and lead to disease anywhere along the meridian. That's

why a practitioner may apply pressure to an acupressure point in the foot to relieve a headache.

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Acupressure is often administered by an acupuncturist with the person receiving the acupressure

lying on a massage table.

Acupressure can also be self*administered. Although it's best to consult an acupuncturist for

proper instruction, acupressure is generally done by using the thumb, finger or nuc le to apply

gentle but firm pressure to a point. The pressure is often increased for about I$ seconds, held

steadily for I$ seconds to two minutes and then gradually decreased for I$ seconds. -t's often

repeated three to five times.

The point P& can be found by turning the arm so that the palm is facing up. Place the thumb at

the center of the crease of the wrist 6where the hand meets the wrist8 and then position it two

finger widths away from the crease towards the elbow. The point is between the two large

tendons.

Ale8ander Tec1ni9/e / Alexander techni ue, named after @rederic ;atthias Alexander ,teach people how to stop using unnecessary levels of muscular and mental tension during their

everyday activities. -t is an educational process rather than a relaxation techni ue or form of

exercise. ;ost other methods ta e it for granted that 'one's awareness of oneself' is accurate,

whereas Alexander reali9ed that a person who had been using himself wrongly for a long time

could not trust his feelings 6sensory appreciation8 in carrying out any activity 6Hloch, ##(8 N full

citation needed O. Practitioners say that such problems are often caused by repeated misuse of the

body over a long period of time, for example, by standing or sitting with one's weight unevenly

distributed, holding one's head incorrectly, or wal ing or running inefficiently. The purpose of

the Alexander techni ue is to help people unlearn maladaptive physical habits and return to a

balanced state of rest and poise in which the body is well*aligned.

Alexander developed the techni ue's principles in the (%<$s as a personal tool to alleviate

breathing problems and hoarseness during public spea ing. )e credited the techni ue with

allowing him to pursue his passion for !ha espearean acting.

C1iropractic * Chiropractors use hands*on spinal manipulation and other alternative

treatments, the theory being that proper alignment of the body's musculos eletal structure,

particularly the spine, will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication .

;anipulation is used to restore mobility to 1oints restricted by tissue in1ury caused by a traumatic

event, such as falling, or repetitive stress, such as sitting without proper bac support.

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Chiropractic is primarily used as a pain relief alternative for muscles, 1oints, bones, and

connective tissue, such as cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. -t is sometimes used in con1unction

with conventional medical treatment.

The initials 2C identify a chiropractor, whose education typically includes an undergraduate

degree plus four years of chiropractic college.

A chiropractor first ta es a medical history, performs a physical examination, and may use lab

tests or diagnostic imaging to determine if treatment is appropriate for your bac pain.

The treatment plan may involve one or more manual ad1ustments in which the doctor

manipulates the 1oints, using a controlled, sudden force to improve range and uality of motion.

;any chiropractors also incorporate nutritional counseling and exerciseMrehabilitation into the

treatment plan. The goals of chiropractic care include the restoration of function and prevention

of in1ury in addition to bac pain relief.

Ma33a2e t1erapy 0 ;assage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle

and connective tissue using various techni ues, to enhance function, aid in the healing process,

decrease muscle reflex activity, inhibit motor*neuron excitability, promote relaxation and well*

being, and as a recreational activity.

The word comes from the @rench ṃassage friction of neading , or

from Arabic ṃassa meaning to touch, feel or handle or from Eatin (assa meaning mass,

dough ,cf. Dree verb QRSS 6ṃass) 8 to handle, touch, to wor with the hands, to nead

dough -n distinction the ancient Dree word for massage was anatripsis and the Eatin

was frictio .

;assage involves wor ing and acting on the body with pressure / structured, unstructured,

stationary, or moving / tension, motion, or vibration, done manually or with mechanical aids.

Target tissues may include muscles , tendons , ligaments , fascia , s in, 1oints, or other connectivetissue , as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system . ;assage can be

applied with the hands , fingers , elbows , nees, forearm , feet , or a massage device.

-n professional settings massage involves the client being treated while lying on a massage table,

sitting in a massage chair , or lying on a mat on the floor, while in amateur settings a general

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purpose surface li e a bed or floor is more common. The massage sub1ect may be fully or

partially clothed or unclothed.

;assage therapy dates bac thousands of years. :eferences to massage appear in writings fromancient China, >apan, -ndia, Arabic nations, 5gypt, Dreece 6)ippocrates defined medicine as theart of rubbing 8, and :ome.

;assage became widely used in 5urope during the :enaissance. -n the (% $s, two American physicians who had studied in !weden introduced massage therapy in the 4nited !tates, where it became popular and was promoted for a variety of health purposes. With scientific andtechnological advances in medical treatment during the (<I$s and (<J$s, massage fell out offavor in the 4nited !tates. -nterest in massage revived in the (<=$s, especially among athletes.

) Ener2y T1erapie35nergy therapies involve the use of energy fields. They are of two types0

Hiofield 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. !ome forms of

energy therapy manipulate biofields by applying pressure andMor manipulating the body by

placing the hands in, or through, these fields. 5xamples include0

Rei6i * :ei i is a coṃpleṃentary health approach in which practitioners place their hands lightly on or 1ust above a person, with the goal of facilitating the person+sown healing response.

:ei i is based on an 5astern belief in an energy that supports the body+s innate ornatural healing abilities. )owever, there isn+t any scientific evidence that such anenergy exists.

:ei i has been studied for a variety of conditions, including pain, anxiety, fatigue,and depression.

!everal groups of experts have evaluated the evidence on :ei i, and all of them

have concluded that it+s uncertain whether :ei i is helpful.3nly a small number ofstudies of :ei i have been completed, and most of them included only a few

people. 2ifferent studies loo ed at different health conditions ma ing it hard tocompare their results. ;any of the studies didn+t compare :ei i with both sham6simulated8 :ei i and with no treatment. !tudies that include both of thesecomparisons are usually the most informative.

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:ei i appears to be generally safe. -n studies of :ei i, side effects were no morecommon among participants who received :ei i than among those who didn+treceive it.

:ei i should not be used to replace conventional care or to postpone seeing ahealth care provider about a health problem. -f you have severe or long*lasting

symptoms, see your health care provider. Fou may have a health problem thatneeds prompt treatment.

T1erape/tic To/c1 0 Therapeutic touch 6commonly shortened to TT 8, nown by some

as non*contact therapeutic touch 6"CTT8, is an energy therapy which practitioners claim promotes healing and reduces pain and anxiety. Therapeutic Touch is a registered trademar inCanada for the NsOtructured and standardi9ed healing practice performed by practitioners trainedto be sensitive to the receiver's energy field that surrounds the body ...no touching is re uired.Practitioners of therapeutic touch state that by placing their hands on, or near, a patient, they areable to detect and manipulate the patient's energy field. 3ne highly cited study, designed by athen*nine*year*old 5mily :osa and published in the >ournal of the American ;edicalAssociation found that practitioners of therapeutic touch could not detect the presence or absenceof a hand placed a few inches above theirs when their vision was obstructed. !imon!ingh and 5d9ard 5rnst concluded in their #$$% boo Trick or Treatṃent that the energy fieldwas probably nothing more than a figment in the imaginations of the healers. The AmericanCancer !ociety has noted, Available scientific evidence does not support any claims that TT cancure cancer or other diseases. A #$(J Cochrane review found no good evidence that it helpedwith wound healing.

According to ?rieger, therapeutic touch has roots in ancient healing practices, such as the layingon of hands, although it has no connection with religion or with faith healing . ?rieger states that,

in the final analysis, it is the healed 6client8 who heals himself. The healer or therapist, in thisview, acts as a human energy support system until the healee's own immunological system isrobust enough to ta e over .

5mily :osa , at < years of age, conceived and executed a study on therapeutic touch. With thehelp of !tephen Harrett from 7uac watch , and with the assistance of her mother, Einda :osa,:", 5mily became the youngest research team member to have a paper accepted by the *ournalof the Aṃerican (edical Association 6>A;A8 for her part in a study of therapeutic touch,which debun ed the claims of therapeutic touch practitioners. Twenty*one practitioners oftherapeutic touch participated in her study, and they attempted to detect her aura . The

practitioners stood on one side of a cardboard screen, while 5mily stood on the other. The practitioners then placed their hands through holes in the screen. 5mily flipped a coin todetermine which of the practitioner's hands she would place hers near 6without, of course,touching the hand8. The practitioners then were to indicate if they could sense her biofield , and

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where her hand was. Although all of the participants had asserted that they would be able to dothis, the actual results did not support their assertions. After repeated trials the practitioners hadsucceeded in locating her hand at a rate not significantly different from chance. >A;A editorDeorge 2. Eundberg, ;.2, recommended that patients and insurance companies ali e refuse to

pay for therapeutic touch or at least uestion whether or not payment is appropriate until orunless additional honest experimentation demonstrates an actual effect.

A (<<< review of the physics of complementary therapies states that the existence of a bio*field or bio*energetic field directly contradicts principles of physics , chemistry , and biology . Asystematic review on the effectiveness of various distance healing techni ues concluded that

The methodologic limitations of several studies ma e it difficult to draw definitive conclusionsabout the efficacy of distant healing. )owever ... the evidence thus far merits further study.

A Cochrane systematic review found NtOhere is no robust evidence that TT promotes healing ofacute wounds. The American Cancer !ociety has noted, Available scientific evidence does notsupport any claims that TT can cure cancer or other diseases.

:HY PEOPLE #$E COMPLEMENTARY THERAP E$

People may have more than one reason for choosing a complementary therapy and they may useother strategies at the same time to enhance their health. !ome of the reasons for usingcomplementary therapies include0

• Achieving and maintaining good health•

As an aid to the performance of every day tas s• 2issatisfaction with conventional medical practices• 4nsatisfactory doctor*patient relationships• The desire to ta e charge of your own health and medical problems• The increase in easy*to*access consumer health information, including health

information on the internet• 5vidence of the benefits and safety of some complementary medicines and therapies• 2issatisfaction with limited success rates or adverse side effects of prescription

medicines• The desire to receive health care that treats the whole person and not 1ust their symptoms

6it+s worth nothing that both complementary health care practitioners and someconventional health professionals actively endorse holistic care8.

HO: TO CHOO$E A COMPLEMENTARY THERAPYPRACT T ONER !ome suggestions on finding a reputable practitioner include0

• Contact the professional association for your chosen therapy and as for a list ofmembers in your area.

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• As your doctor for a referral• As your friends for word*of*mouth recommendations.• 2uring the first visit with your practitioner, as about their training and

ualifications.• He very cautious about any practitioner who advises you to abandon your

conventional medical treatment.W)5:5 T3 D5T )5EP

• Four doctor • Pharmacist• ;edicines line 6Australia8

T)-"D! T3 :5;5;H5: • Complementary therapies are systems of healthcare that treat the whole

person, not 1ust the symptoms of their disease.• ;odern medicine is increasingly aware of complementary therapy

techni ues.• Fou may to need to choose between conventional medicine and

complementary therapies, but you must eep all your health cares

informed to ensure you are using your medicines safely.RE$EARCH NP#T ;

T1e e55ect o5 complementary and alternative medicine on 9/ality o5 li5e< depre33ion<an8iety< and 5ati2/e level3 amon2 cancer patient3 d/rin2 active oncolo2y treatment& p1a3e

3t/dy.

Abstract

2uring the past decade, there has been growing interest in complementary and alternativemedicine 6CA;8 among cancer patients and it is being integrated more fre uently within

conventional cancer centers. The long*term effect of mind*body therapies on uality of life67oE8, depression, anxiety, and fatigue was tested prospectively in this study.Cancer patientswho received six wee ly sessions of CA; during their oncological treatments participated in thestudy. The )ospital Anxiety and 2epression !cale 6)A2!8, Hrief @atigue -nventory 6H@-8 and7oE*53:TC*CI$ were completed during the intervention and follow*up period. 3ver a two*year period, (&I patients entered the study, (I of whom completed all six CA; sessions. Animprovement was demonstrated in the median of H@- from J.% to I.< 6p U $.$$(8, )A2!*Anxiety from % to = 6p U $.$$(8 and )A2!*2epression from = to & 6p U $.$$(8 after (# wee s. -naddition, the median of global 7oE improved from $ to &= 6p U $.$$(8, and a significantimprovement was noticed in several parameters on the functioning and symptoms scales of the

7oE*53:TC*CI$.Cancer patients who completed six wee ly sessions of CA; improvedsignificantly on measured outcomes, regardless of their demographic characteristics.

$#MMARY- summari9e my topic. Today we have discuss about -ntroduction, use of complementarytherapies, philosophies of complementary therapies, types of complementry medecine, why

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people use complementary therapies, how to choose a complementary therapy practitionerwhereto get help,things to remember.

CONCL#$ ON 0- conclude my topic for complementary therapy. - am explain regarding complementary therapythose are made in natural and treat the person through therapy and yoga excises prevent fordisease . They are improving the health of people through homeopathy and Ayurveda medicine.

The complementary therapy are divert the mind and relaxation therapy through art and dancetherapy to maintain physical and mental health improve of person health.

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