NURS303 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Megavitamin Therapy, Herbalism, Naturopathy
15 Dec 2017
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Holistic health not a new concept takes and sees as a whole all aspects of people"s needs psychological, physical and social. Allopathic medicine 20th century conventional medicine can be traced to descartes who believed that mind and boy must be separated to protect sprit from scientific inquiry. Has to to focus on physicial function and reduction of the whole into smaller part as seen in specialization in medicine. Florence nightingale practiced holistic health incorporated various healing modalities along with cleanliness, sanitation, psychological support etc. in crimean war. Complementary and alternative medicine (cam) and therapies in health care. Cam not considered part of conventional medicine terms are used interchangeably but have different meanings. Complementary therapies used together with conventional medicine. Some such as acupuncture for example requires diagnostic and therapeutic methods specific to their fields. Others such as imagery and breathwork easily learned and applied. Relaxation, massage, reflexology, prayer, biofeedback and creative therapies. Alternative therapies used instead of conventional medicine.
