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What and Why? Complimentary Medicine is the use of a non-mainstream

approach for treatment which includes a variety of approaches that fall outside the realm of conventional medicine

40% of Women in the United States use some form of Complimentary Medicine

Because Conventional medicine has not helped Believed to be safe and healthier Involves the whole body (physical, emotional, social, and

spiritual) Work with a specialist that views health condition from a

different perspective Complimentary medicine has not been proven to work and

may interfere with how prescription drugs work

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Types of Treatment Mind-body: Focus on how mental and emotional

status interacts and affects the body’s ability to function Ex: meditation, music and art therapy

Whole medical system: Complete systems of medical theory and practice, many which go back thousands of years and are not rooted in Western medicine Ex: naturopathy

Manipulative and body based: Physical manipulation of the body designed to improve specific symptoms and overall health Ex: Chiropractic

Energy medicine: Uses energy fields to promote healing Ex: Biofeedback

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YOGA

http://www.gaiamtv.com/article/9-yoga-poses-relieving-shoulder-tension#sthash.gJXLwqCf.gHqNF57J.dpbs

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What is Yoga?  Yoga is an ancient art based on a

harmonizing systems of development for the body, mind, and spirit

Yoga is considered a mind-body intervention and is used to reduce the effects of stress

Typically performed in 45 minute sessions about once a week

Promotes flexibility, reduces stress, and improves coordination

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Muscle Tension Muscle tension is caused when a muscle contracts and

does not release Caused by a physical occurrence, overuse, or may be a

product of stress Yoga assists in treating muscle tension by:

contracting and releasing muscles, Yoga applies a slow and steady load to connective tissues by stretching for several minutes

Uses techniques to lengthen, stretch, and relax muscles while working with your breath

Addresses both physical side of muscle tension as well as the stress aspect

A consistent yoga practice can help one cope with stress while becoming more positive and stronger

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Types of Yoga Hatha: For beginners and teaches

basics Vinyasa: Integrates breath movements

and builds lean muscle mass Ashtanga: Improves spiritual health Lyengar: Strengthens body and

corrects alignment Bikram: Flushes out toxins and deeply

stretches muscles

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Acupuncture

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What is Acupuncture? A technique in which doctors insert thin

needles into the skin to stimulate specific points on the body

Traditional Chinese medicine explains it as “a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body.

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Acupuncture and Headaches

Studies suggest that acupuncture can: Reduce the frequency of tension or

stress headaches Help to prevent chronic headaches,

such as migraines Improves quality of life for people who

suffer from chronic headaches A cheaper treatment compared to other

treatments available, such as medications and pain relievers.

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Meditation

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What is Meditation? Meditation is a mind and body practice There are many types of meditation

depending on the religious and spiritual traditions that are preferred.

Consists of becoming mindful of thoughts, feelings, and sensations, and observing them in an unbiased way.

Usually is done in a quiet, relaxing area

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Meditation and Fatigue A “three-minute meditation” or a short,

quiet break is suggested as a way of replenishing yourself and boosting your energy.

Closing your eyes, taking deep breaths, relaxing your body, and visualizing positive things are the keys to boosting your energy and fighting fatigue.

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Light Therapy

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Light Therapy Light therapy is used for a form of

depression that can be caused by a sunlight deficiency: SAD

SAD (Seasonal Affect Disorder) seems to be caused by a variety of things Dysfunctional serotonin receptors Genetic predisposition Shift in Circadian RhythmsFound mostly in those who do not experience enough sunlight, causes symptoms of normal depression

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Light Therapy Symptoms of SAD include:

General sadness Craving for starches Difficulty waking up Weight gain And many more

In order to combat this problem, a form of therapy was discovered to give people the light exposure that they need.

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Light Therapy Light therapy involves sitting 2-3 feet a

way from an incredibly powerful and specially developed light box for a session of time each day (AT LEAST 2500 lux)

Should be facing, but not staring directly into, the light, doing everyday activities, usually in the morning

Dawn Therapy: simulates dawn by having the lights slowly brighten as a form of alarm

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Herbal Tea

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Herbal Teas Certain herbs have been found to have

curative properties—especially when dealing with upset stomach

Can be dated all the way back to early China and early Egypt

Provide a natural and soothing remedy for the upset stomach, cleansing the system

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Peppermint Helps with indigestion Relaxes the muscles of the stomach and

helps the flow of bile, necessary for digesting fatty foods

Can relieve abdominal pain in people with IBS as well as normal upset stomach

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Ginger In some cases helps to alleviate motion

sickness May help to reduce nausea in pregnancy Sometimes recommended after surgery

to reduce nausea and vomiting Still uncertain as to how or why this

works, each person should try their own herbal tea combinations and find which works for their body

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Websites http://

nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/introduction

http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/news/20040315/acupuncture-migraine-headache-pain

http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/acupuncture/basics/definition/prc-20020778

http://www.webmd.com/diet/fiber-health-benefits-11/fatigue-fighters-six-quick-ways-boost-energy?page=2

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/meditation

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2011/pdfs/KellyPinzak.pdf http://www.everydayhealth.com/

alternative-health/the-basics.aspx https://www.womenshealth.gov/

publications/our-publications/the-healthy-woman/alternative_medicine.pdf