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ALTERNATIVE AND
COMPLEMENTARY SYSTEM IN
HEALTH AND THERAPIES
Presented by : Ms. Aruna Rachel. A
Msc.(N) 1st Year
Introduction
• Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM)
includes various healing process and therapies
that originate from around that are not based
on conventional western medicines , these
therapies are called alternative medicines when
they are used with conventional medicine.
Terminologies
• HOLISM: The idea that the whole of the sick person
including their body , mind and way of life , should be
considered when treating them , and not the just the
symptom of the diseases.
Naturopathy siddha
Examples:
• Terminalia arjuna
– Breathing technique
– Relaxation technique
BENEFITS OF
YOGA
Chiropractice
• It is useful in treating low back pain
damage to cervical nerves damage.
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• Nutritional supplements
• Benefits of detoxification
• Horticultural therapy
Latest advancements in
alternative therapies
• Ozone therapy
• Art therapy
• Play therapy
• Drum therapy
Conclusion
• A lot of research is being done in this field and
new drugs for treating more illness are being
explore the side effects and resistance
allopathy. Drug is becoming a human concern so
people are turning to alternative approach, so
the prospects of alternative approach is bright.
Bibliography
• Shebeer . P. Basheer S. Yaseen “ A concise text
book of advanced nursing practice,” first edition
2012 published by Emmess Medical publishers. Pg.
no- 661-675