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    This document provides an introduction to a course on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It defines CAM as medical products and practices not part of standard care. CAM therapies are divided into five categories: mind-body therapies like yoga and meditation; biological therapies using vitamins, supplements, and herbs; manipulative therapies like massage and chiropractic; biofield therapies such as Reiki; and whole medical systems like Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. Students are assigned to research a meditation session to participate in together.

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    This document provides an introduction to a course on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It defines CAM as medical products and practices not part of standard care. CAM therapies are divided into five categories: mind-body therapies like yoga and meditation; biological therapies using vitamins, supplements, and herbs; manipulative therapies like massage and chiropractic; biofield therapies such as Reiki; and whole medical systems like Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. Students are assigned to research a meditation session to participate in together.

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    HW101: Intro to

    Complementary and
    Alternative Medicine
    Billy Wagiu
    Welcome!
    • Introductions
    • Syllabus
    CAM, What is it?
    Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) is the
    term for medical products and practices that are
    not part of the standard medical care. (NIH, 2021)

    AKA
    • Natural
    • Holistic
    • Home Remedy
    • Eastern Medicine
    Types of CAM

    Mind-Body Biological Based Manipulative and Biofield Therapy Whole Medical


    Therapies Practices Body-Based Systems
    Practices - Reiki
    - Vitamins - Therapeutic - Ayurvedic
    - Yoga - Supplements - Massage Touch Medicine
    - Tai Chi - Herbs Therapy - TCM
    - Meditation - Diets - Chiropractic - Homeopathy
    Therapy - Naturopathic
    - Reflexology Medicine
    Homework!

    Search for a meditation session that you may like, and we will
    share and participate in meditation together
    References

    NIH. (2021, November 10). Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). National
    Cancer Institute. Retrieved January 18, 2022, from https://www.cancer.gov/about-
    cancer/treatment/cam

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