History of Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
HISTORY OF COMPLIMENTARY ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
COMPLIMENTARY ALTERNATIVE AND HOLISTIC MEDICINE
Kelly Gabard
HUM205
Abstract
Today’s medical advancement has found cures for disease that many never thought would happen years ago. However, with all the advanced medical treatments available, many people are depending on Holistic medicine to heal their mind, body and spirits and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to heal their pain and disease. One of the most practiced CAM today is Acupuncture, which is a practice used by the Chinese since the Shang Dynasty 1600 (BCE) to heal qi using ying and yang. While acupuncture was originated by the Chinese hundreds of years ago, this practice has spread worldwide and is still being used today to cure patients of many ailments.
Acupuncture and Complimentary Alternative Medicine
Conventional medicine is the general course of healing done by Medical Doctors (MD) as the norm in today’s society. The advancements over the last hundred years are astonishing with the technology and advanced treatment for many diseases and disorders. However, Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM) and Holistic practices have been around for thousands of years ranging from the Chinese to the Romans. These alternatives have not changed much with technology or research and yet they are still successful in curing many ailments. “Acupuncture is one of the key components of traditional Chinese medicine, and is among the oldest healing practices in the world.” (www. nccam.nih.gov)
Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine is categorized into two separate fields; CAM and Holistic medicine. While they are categorized separately they both consist of similar forms of treatment and rarely if ever use prescription medications. They consist more of a natural hands on treatment using your mind and body to heal.
Holistic Medicine
Native Americans have been using Holistic medicine throughout history by using herbal remedies to treat the
COMPLIMENTARY ALTERNATIVE AND HOLISTIC MEDICINE
Kelly Gabard
HUM205
Abstract
Today’s medical advancement has found cures for disease that many never thought would happen years ago. However, with all the advanced medical treatments available, many people are depending on Holistic medicine to heal their mind, body and spirits and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to heal their pain and disease. One of the most practiced CAM today is Acupuncture, which is a practice used by the Chinese since the Shang Dynasty 1600 (BCE) to heal qi using ying and yang. While acupuncture was originated by the Chinese hundreds of years ago, this practice has spread worldwide and is still being used today to cure patients of many ailments.
Acupuncture and Complimentary Alternative Medicine
Conventional medicine is the general course of healing done by Medical Doctors (MD) as the norm in today’s society. The advancements over the last hundred years are astonishing with the technology and advanced treatment for many diseases and disorders. However, Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM) and Holistic practices have been around for thousands of years ranging from the Chinese to the Romans. These alternatives have not changed much with technology or research and yet they are still successful in curing many ailments. “Acupuncture is one of the key components of traditional Chinese medicine, and is among the oldest healing practices in the world.” (www. nccam.nih.gov)
Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine is categorized into two separate fields; CAM and Holistic medicine. While they are categorized separately they both consist of similar forms of treatment and rarely if ever use prescription medications. They consist more of a natural hands on treatment using your mind and body to heal.
Holistic Medicine
Native Americans have been using Holistic medicine throughout history by using herbal remedies to treat the
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