Alternative Therapies

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Complimentary and Alternative Therapies (CAT)
Presented by APS Healthcare Southwestern PA
Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU)
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Disclaimer

• Information or education provided by the HCQU is
  not intended to replace medical advice from the
  consumers personal care physician, existing
  facility policy or federal, state and local
  regulations/codes within the agency jurisdiction.
  The information provided is not all inclusive of
  the topic presented.
• Certificates for training hours will only be
  awarded to those who attend a training in its
  entirety. Attendees are responsible for
  submitting paperwork to their respective
  agencies.

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Note of Clarification

• While mental retardation (MR) is still
  recognized as a clinical diagnosis, in an effort
  to support the work of self-advocates, the APS SW
  PA HCQU will be using the terms intellectual
  and/or developmental disability (I/DD) to replace
  mental retardation (MR) when feasible.

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Objectives

• Upon completion of the session the participant
  will
• 1. Define complimentary therapy
• 2. Define alternative therapy
• 3. List examples of naturopathic therapies

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Brief History
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Glossary

• Allopathic medicine conventional medicine
• Complimentary therapy therapeutic and
  healthcare practices used along with allopathic
  medicine
• Alternative therapy therapeutic practices used
  in place of allopathic medicine
• Naturopathy relies on the bodies natural
  ability to heal itself

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Disclaimer

• This information does not replace medical
  advice. Before taking any supplement, herb or a
  botanical, consult a doctor especially if a
  disease or medical condition is present, if
  taking any medications, are pregnant or nursing,
  or are planning to have an operation.
• Like standard medications, supplements, herbal
  or botanical preparations have chemical and
  biological activity. They may have side effects,
  interact with certain medications, or cause
  problems and can even be dangerous. If any
  unexpected reactions should occur, consult a
  physician.

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Naturopathic Practice

• A complimentary and/or alternative therapy that
  focuses on the bodys natural healing powers and
  works with those powers to restore and maintain
  overall health

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6 Principles of Naturopathy

1. Nature is a healing power
2. Identify and treat the cause
3. First do no harm
4. Treat the whole person
5. Physician as the teacher
6. Prevention is the best cure

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Specialties of Naturopathy

• Clinical Nutrition
• Physical Medicine
• Homeopathic Therapy
• Botanical Medicine

• Naturopathic Obstetrics
• Chinese Medicine
• Psychological Medicine
• Environmental Medicine

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Clinical Nutrition

• Balanced Diet
• High fiber diet
• Organic foods
• Nutritional supplements

Probiotics Antioxidants Megavitamins Macrobiotics
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Nutritional Fact or Fiction?

• One cigarette destroys 25-100mg of Vitamin C
• One cup of coffee ice cream may have more
  caffeine than a can of soda
• Most elderly people are not getting enough
  vitamin D
• Aspirin can triple the rate of excretion of
• vitamin C

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Physical Medicine

• Massage
• Chiropractic
• Alexander technique
• Trager method
• Physical activity

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Homeopathic Therapy

• An alternative therapy that works to stimulate
  the bodies defenses to prevent illness

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Botanical Medicine

• Herbal remedies
• Aromatherapy
• Oils, soaps, lotions

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Herbal Remedies

• Echinacea
• Garlic
• Saw Palmetto
• European Elder Berry
• St. Johns Wort

• Ginko
• Evening Primrose
• Ginger Root
• Hawthorne Berry

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Chinese Medicine

• Acupuncture
• Acupressure
• Reflexology

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Psychological Medicine

• Spirituality
• Self-help
• Biofeedback
• Expressive therapies
• Humor therapy
• Relaxation therapies

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Relaxation Therapies

• Deep breathing
• Meditation
• Guided imagery
• Yoga

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Environmental Medicine
Air cleaners/filters Water filters Natural
lighting
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Complementary and Alternative Therapy

• An individual choice
• Always consult a physician
• Be supportive

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For More Information

• www.nccam.nih.gov

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Suggested Trainings

• Osteoporosis
• Nutrition
• Weight Loss
• Stress Management
• Depression
• Anger Management

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References

• www.counsellingresource.com/types/alternative
  html Retrieved 7/18/08
• National Center For Complimentary and Alternative
  Medicine http//nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2005
  _winter/prayer.htm Retrieved 7/14/08
• http//www.medicinenet.com/probiotics/article.htm
  Retrieved 7/14/08

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References

• National Institute of Health
  http//www.ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/
  Health, Retrieved 7/14/08
• PubMed http//www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fc
  gi/
• holdingnih
• Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)
• ods.od.nih.gov Retieved 7/14/08
• Kushi Institute http//www.kushiinstitute.org/html
  /articles.html Macrobiotics20Part20I
  Retrieved 7/17/08

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References

• University of Berkeley
• http//www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2002/
  04/04_vitam1.html Retrieved 7/18/08
• Food and Drug Administration
  http//www.fda.gov/opacom/laws/dshea.htmlsec3
  Retrieved 8/13/08
• Mayo Clinic
• http//www.mayoclinic.com/health/coenzyme-q10/
  NS_patient-coenzymeq10 Retrieved 8/13/08

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information on this or any other physical or
behavioral health topic, please visit our website
at www.hcqu.apshealthcare.com
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Evaluation

• Please take a few moments to complete the
  evaluation form found in the back of your packets.

Thank You!
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