Complimentary and Complimentary and Alternative TherapiesAlternative Therapies

Define Holistic NursingDefine Holistic Nursing

The “whole person”The “whole person” Caring for the mind body and spiritCaring for the mind body and spirit Physical, emotional, social, spiritual. economicPhysical, emotional, social, spiritual. economic

well being in a constantly changing worldwell being in a constantly changing world

Describe and give an example of Describe and give an example of alternative therapyalternative therapy

Unconventional therapyUnconventional therapy Therapy used instead of conventional therapyTherapy used instead of conventional therapy Replaces conventional therapyReplaces conventional therapy

ExampleExample Feng ShuiFeng Shui Fastin TherapyFastin Therapy

Describe and give an example of Describe and give an example of complimentary therapycomplimentary therapy

Therapy used in addition to conventional Therapy used in addition to conventional therapytherapy

Used with traditional treatmentsUsed with traditional treatments

ExampleExample Biofeedback to decrease stressBiofeedback to decrease stress ChiropracticChiropractic MassageMassage

Define and give an example how they Define and give an example how they may be implementedmay be implemented

Allopathic “Western Medicine”Allopathic “Western Medicine” Evidence based medicineEvidence based medicine Uses scientific dataUses scientific data Primary system of medicinePrimary system of medicine Conventional method of treatmentConventional method of treatment Remedies that produce effect different from those caused Remedies that produce effect different from those caused

by disorderby disorder Antibiotic for an infectionAntibiotic for an infection Doctors, nurses all allied health professional are Doctors, nurses all allied health professional are

practictionerspractictioners

Ayurvedic MedicineAyurvedic Medicine Originated in IndiaOriginated in India ““Oldest Healing Science”Oldest Healing Science” Emphasis on preventionEmphasis on prevention Encourages health maintenanceEncourages health maintenance Right thinking, diet, lifestyleRight thinking, diet, lifestyle Creates balance of body, mind, spiritCreates balance of body, mind, spirit Diet, herbal remedies, breath work, exercise, yoga, Diet, herbal remedies, breath work, exercise, yoga,

meditation, massage, rejuvenation and meditation, massage, rejuvenation and detoxification programs detoxification programs

Chiropractic MedicineChiropractic Medicine Manual adjustmentsManual adjustments Manipulations of vertebral column and extremitiesManipulations of vertebral column and extremities Mechanical and electrical treatmentsMechanical and electrical treatments Goal to remove interference with nerve function so Goal to remove interference with nerve function so

body can heal itselfbody can heal itself

Homeopathic MedicineHomeopathic Medicine ““Like cures Like”Like cures Like” Tiny doses of substance that create symptoms of Tiny doses of substance that create symptoms of

disease in a healthy person will relieve symptoms disease in a healthy person will relieve symptoms in a sick personin a sick person

Belief is to stimulate body to heal selfBelief is to stimulate body to heal self

Raw onion cause eyes to tear used to treat illness Raw onion cause eyes to tear used to treat illness that cause to tear (cold) that cause to tear (cold)

Naturopathic medicineNaturopathic medicine Natural therapiesNatural therapies

Nutrition,herbal remedies, homeopathy, massage, Nutrition,herbal remedies, homeopathy, massage, counseling, to promote health and wellnesscounseling, to promote health and wellness

American Indian MedicineAmerican Indian Medicine Differ from tribe to tribeDiffer from tribe to tribe Use ritualsUse rituals Sweat lodgesSweat lodges Herbal remedies etc.Herbal remedies etc.

Osteopathic MedicineOsteopathic Medicine Emphasis interrelationship of body’s nerves, Emphasis interrelationship of body’s nerves,

muscles, bones and organsmuscles, bones and organs Treat whole bodyTreat whole body Stress diet, exercise, fitnessStress diet, exercise, fitness Focus on preventionFocus on prevention Manipulation is first method of treatmentManipulation is first method of treatment Also uses medicinal and surgical methodsAlso uses medicinal and surgical methods

List three reason why the use of natural or List three reason why the use of natural or herbal preparations has not been integrated herbal preparations has not been integrated

into health careinto health care

1.1. Most herbal products are considered to be Most herbal products are considered to be nutritional supplements rather than nutritional supplements rather than medications. Therefore products avoid FDA medications. Therefore products avoid FDA regulations and do not have to prove their regulations and do not have to prove their safetysafety

List three reason why the use of natural or List three reason why the use of natural or herbal preparations has not been integrated herbal preparations has not been integrated

into health careinto health care

2. Herbs can be very toxic. People tend to think 2. Herbs can be very toxic. People tend to think if small amount is effective more is better. Not if small amount is effective more is better. Not true- too much can be harmfultrue- too much can be harmful

List three reason why the use of natural or List three reason why the use of natural or herbal preparations has not been integrated herbal preparations has not been integrated

into health careinto health care 3. Many herbs interact negatively with 3. Many herbs interact negatively with

prescription medicines. Few herbal treatments prescription medicines. Few herbal treatments are scientifically proven using clinical studies. are scientifically proven using clinical studies. Predicting side effects or interactions is Predicting side effects or interactions is difficult difficult

St. John’s WartSt. John’s Wart

UseUse Mild to moderate depressionMild to moderate depression

PrecautionsPrecautions Not to be used during pregnancy or breast feedingNot to be used during pregnancy or breast feeding Caution with anticoagulants and MAOI medsCaution with anticoagulants and MAOI meds Avoid OTC cold and flu medsAvoid OTC cold and flu meds Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlightAvoid prolonged exposure to sunlight

KAVAKAVA

UseUse AntidepressantAntidepressant AntianxietyAntianxiety AntipsychoticAntipsychotic

PrecautionPrecaution Pregnancy or breastfeedingPregnancy or breastfeeding Do not use with alcoholDo not use with alcohol

Kava potentiates CNS depressionKava potentiates CNS depression CNS med are enhancedCNS med are enhanced

GingkoGingko

UseUse DepressionDepression Short term memory lossShort term memory loss

PrecautionPrecaution Increase effect of anticoagulant, antiplateletIncrease effect of anticoagulant, antiplatelet Use with some fruits and nuts cause poison ivy Use with some fruits and nuts cause poison ivy

type rashtype rash Pregnancy and breastfeedingPregnancy and breastfeeding MAOI medsMAOI meds

GinsengGinseng

UseUse Stress, fatigue,focusStress, fatigue,focus Increase sexual labidoIncrease sexual labido Increase physical and mental staminaIncrease physical and mental stamina

PrecautionPrecaution Inability to sleepInability to sleep HeadacheHeadache Nausea and diarrheaNausea and diarrhea

Primrose oilPrimrose oil

Used to soothe minor skin lesionsUsed to soothe minor skin lesions ArthritisArthritis PMS PMS MenopauseMenopause

PrecautionPrecaution Never take with epilepsyNever take with epilepsy Antiepileptic drugsAntiepileptic drugs anticoagulantsanticoagulants

ValerinValerin

UseUse Sleep aidSleep aid

PrecautionPrecaution DependenceDependence TachycardiaTachycardia dileriumdilerium

Define AromatherapyDefine Aromatherapy

Provides treatment by direct pharmacologic Provides treatment by direct pharmacologic effects of aromatic plant substances.effects of aromatic plant substances.

Indirect effect of certain smells on mood and Indirect effect of certain smells on mood and affectaffect

The ability of certain smells to create The ability of certain smells to create alterations in mood makes aromatherapy alterations in mood makes aromatherapy attractiveattractive

Scented candles, soaps, lotions can be toxic if Scented candles, soaps, lotions can be toxic if improperly usedimproperly used

Three essential oils and mental health Three essential oils and mental health disorders they may be used to treatdisorders they may be used to treat

Essential oilsEssential oils LavenderLavender ThymeThyme GardeniaGardenia

Mental health conditionsMental health conditions AnxietyAnxiety DepressionDepression

Massage therapyMassage therapy

Use of touch including pressure, friction, Use of touch including pressure, friction, kneadingkneading

Use to relax muscles, reduce anxiety, increase Use to relax muscles, reduce anxiety, increase circulation, reduce paincirculation, reduce pain

ReflexologyReflexology

Belief that energy paths and zones cross the Belief that energy paths and zones cross the body connecting vital organs and body partsbody connecting vital organs and body parts

Use massage to feet and hands to unlock and Use massage to feet and hands to unlock and renew energy flowrenew energy flow

Magnet therapyMagnet therapy

Use magnets placed over painful areas to Use magnets placed over painful areas to relieve painrelieve pain

Repetitive transcranial magnet stimulator Repetitive transcranial magnet stimulator (TMS) to treat severe depression(TMS) to treat severe depression

Pulsating electromagnetic therapy used for Pulsating electromagnetic therapy used for bone healing, sleep disorders and headachesbone healing, sleep disorders and headaches

ImageryImagery

Using imagination to promote relaxationUsing imagination to promote relaxation Uses all senses Uses all senses May be used to visualize being successful in a May be used to visualize being successful in a

problem situationproblem situation

Relaxation therapyRelaxation therapy

Used to manage response to stressUsed to manage response to stress Deep breathing--- distraction from stressorDeep breathing--- distraction from stressor

--- increase oxygenation--- increase oxygenation Muscle relaxation Muscle relaxation

Start at head move down to feetStart at head move down to feet Tense and relax muscle systematicallyTense and relax muscle systematically

Soft music Soft music

Animal assisted therapyAnimal assisted therapy

Animals are consistent and non judgmentalAnimals are consistent and non judgmental Always acceptingAlways accepting Help ease lonelinessHelp ease loneliness Promotes socializationPromotes socialization Used with individuals with disabilities for yearsUsed with individuals with disabilities for years Currently used withCurrently used with

Social anxietySocial anxiety AutismAutism SeizuresSeizures

YogaYoga

Belief is helps to make mind stronger and less Belief is helps to make mind stronger and less vulnerable to outside impressionsvulnerable to outside impressions

Aims at holistic careAims at holistic care

Tai ChiTai Chi

Moving meditationMoving meditation Move body slowly and gently while breathing Move body slowly and gently while breathing

deeply and meditatingdeeply and meditating Believed to:Believed to:

Increase physical conditioning, muscle strength, Increase physical conditioning, muscle strength, balance and coordinationbalance and coordination

Ease pain and stiffness of arthritisEase pain and stiffness of arthritis Increase sleep Increase sleep Over all wellnessOver all wellness