BIOC33H3 Lecture Notes - Medicinal Plants, Reiki, Acupressure
25 Mar 2013
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Complementary and alternative therapies include a broad domain of resources, including health systems, modalities, and practices other than those intrinsic to the dominant health system of a particular society or culture. This definition highlights that what might be considered complementary and alternative in one country or at one period of history might be considered conventional in another place or time. Individuals often self-select these therapies, using them without professional supervision. Nearly half of the users of these therapies do not consult an alternative and complementary practitioner or disclose such use to their traditional health care provider. Patients should be advised that complementary therapies do not replace conventional therapies, but can often be used in combination with conventional therapies. Traditional chinese medicine (tcm) is a complete system of medicine with an individualized form of diagnosis and treatment, as well as having its focus on prevention. Tcm includes acupuncture, chinese herbal medicine, and other modalities.
