Week 1 Lecture Notes

Review the syllabus

Overview of CAM

Important terms
Conventional Medicine the standard type of medicine being taught and practiced in that specific
region
Alternative Medicine a type of medicine that is practiced in place of the conventional option
Complementary Medicine an alternative form of medicine being practiced in conjunction with
conventional medicine
Health a state of well-being that transcends all aspect of a person
Wellness an overall state (mentally, physically and spiritual) of health and fulfillment

Types of CAM
Energy medicine
Massage and touch therapy
Osteopathy
Chiropractic
Reflexology
Naturopathic
Herbalism
Aromatherapy
Homeopathy
Nutrition
TCM
Acupuncture
Qi Gong
Ayurveda
Yoga

Stress Management
Open discussion regarding stress management techniques.
Discuss the benefits of using techniques such as breathing exercises, meditation and yoga.

Meditation
Discuss the different types of meditation.
Session will end with some guided meditations from Elliot S. Dachers Integral Health