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What is CAM?
The terms complementary medicine refers to an approach or working together with
conventional medicine. The term alternative means to in place of conventional medicine.
Many people use complementary medicine along conventional treatments (National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NCCAM, May 2013).

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Resources week 1
National Center for Complementary Medicine

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

Yoga Scientific Research

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6UDJ9oMkPQ

Book :
The ACP Evidence-Based Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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HAND OUT WEEK 2

Acupuncture Incorporates the stimulation of specific points in the body and uses very
thin needles in the skin.
Massage Therapy- Technique that manipulates tissues of the body.
Meditation A technique that teaches how to focus and mindfulness or transcendental
meditation.
Movement Therapies- Eastern and Western movement based approach techniques
such as the Feldenkrais method, Alexander technique or Pilates.
Relaxation Breathing exercises, guided imagery. A technique use to help the body
naturally relax.
Tai Chi Incorporates traditional Chinesne Medicine and combines meditation, postures
and coordinated breathing.
Yoga Combines breathing techniques and meditation. (National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NCCAM, May 2013
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Recommended sites
Complementary and Alternative Approaches for Autism

http://www.autismspeaks.org/whatautism/treatment/complementary-treatments-autism
My Child without limits. Complementary Medicine for children and children with
Special needs.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/whatautism/treatment/complementary-treatments-autism

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Vitamins at a Glance

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm

National Cancer Institute.

Reasons people chose CAM

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/cam/thinking-aboutCAM/page2

Probiotics

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/probiotics/introduction.htm?nav=gsa

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HAND OUT WEEK 3

What are the stressors in your life?

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What are you doing to help you relax?

What are some challenges that you are facing that are limiting you to relax?

Breathing techniques to help

Breathing can help release stress hormones in the body. Breathing techniques are used to
meditate, used in preparation of and during labor, used by musician and by you and me.
Breathing can help release tension, expand the diaghpgram, open the intestinal activities, help
with organs and the nervous system. (Center for Spirituality and Healing, University of
Minnessota).

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BREATHING EXERCISE:

(Practice two to three times a week) Start with 5 minutes, then gradually increase to ten, fifteen
and more.

Find a quite place in your mind. Close your eyes. Relax your body.

Take a deep breath in (nose) and exhale (mouth) slowly and fully.

Inhale again, breathing from your diaphragm.

Take 6-10 more deep breaths slowly and focus on your breathing. The rise and fall of
your diaphragm.

If your mind begins to wonder, bring your thoughts back to your breathing.

(Center for Spirituality and Healing, University of Minnessota).

Recommended readings:
Book: Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Marc S. Micozzi
Cancer Treatment Centers of America Naturopathic Oncology

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/cancer-treatment-centers-ofamerica-and-naturopathic-oncology/

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References

Cancer research United Kingdom. (2013). Increasing research into CAMs in the UK

Center for Spirituality and Healing. University of Minnesota. (2013). Retrieved from
http://www.csh.umn.edu/index.htm

Micozzi, M. S. (2011). Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative medicine. St. Louis,

MO: Saunders/Elsevier.

NCCAM. (May 2013). Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: Whats In a

Name?. Retrieved from from http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam .

Stress Management. (nd). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from

http://www.mayoclinic.org/stress-management/