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- 1. Running head: Identification of Complementary and Alternative Medicine 1 INTREGRETING HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT WITH CARE OF CANCER 7 Integrating Homeopathic Treatment with the Care of Cancer Teresa Campbell HCS: 321 Foundations of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Belinda Atchison August 20, 2015 While In contrast, is their really enough antidotal evidence that suggest complementary and alternative medicine is more effective then mainstream medicine in the treatment of cancer?
- 2. There is supported evidence that when remedies are properly used in homeopathic care, specific remedies have reversed the growth of cancer. Various forms of homeopathic therapy allow the patient to take control of their health while making small manageable changes without the huge cost. Alternative therapies open new options for patients without harmful side- effects. The interest in preventative health has encouraged society to explore outside of the mainstream field of medicine and the options of various therapies are now being considered. Is it possible for Homeopathic remedies to be the future treatment and care for cancer? Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Protocols Treating the person and as a whole being (Mind, body and spirit). The focus on engaging the inner resources of each individual as an active & conscious participate in their own well-being. Complementary and Alternative systems do not research into echelons the practitioner/healer is not above the one that is being healed. The relationship is on a continuum of mutuality where both walk step-by-step on the journey to healing (Koopsen and Young, 2009).
- 3. Historical events Samuel Hahnemann noted the description of a remedy made from "Peruvian Tree Bark" (Cinchona) (Cuellar, 2006. p. 79). Hahnemann’s “The Organon of Medicine” was published from first edition in eighteen ten, and “The Organon of the Healing Art” in nineteen twenty-one which enhanced the influence of homeopathic theory significantly. (Micozzi, M, 2015) Chronic Disease Chronic illnesses refer to those illnesses that are usually not fully recovered from them once a person has them. (Burkholder, Nash, 2014). Chronic conditions can remain for life, it is important for those affected by them to understand their condition and related care in order to achieve the highest quality of life. (Eliopoulos, 2014, p.280, para 1) CAM perspective The law of Similars, Allow the body to heal itself (Micozzi, 2015, p.385 para, 6). Cam perspective is to define what is causing disharmony in the body, treat it, and then allow the body to heal itself. We live in an era when individuals can survive and have a high quality life being empowered with knowledge, having a support system, and having a positive mind frame. The healing approach is stimulated by information. Cultural Challenges Culture includes spirituality and religious practices, which are intimately related to health beliefs and practices, and ultimately to health and healing. (Young 115)Young, Caroline, Cyndie Koopsen. Spirituality, Health, and Healing: An Integrative Approach, 2nd Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning, 11/2009.) Patient The Cultural beliefs of an individual and their rituals help the clients and their families cope with stress, fear, and illness. Practitioner Society presents a very vast array of cultures; it is the practitioner’s responsibility to be culturally competent.
- 4. CAM View of Chronic Disease CAM tries to prevent and treat different conditions with techniques. The practitioner’s goal is to communicate effectively, while guiding the client towards a healthier lifestyle and providing them with various options that would be rewarding as they regain their quality of life. In order to successfully attain this the practitioner treats the person as a whole, treating the mind, body, and spirit. Diagnosis CAM approach focuses on the underlying cause of the illness therefore it’s the principle of the core fundamental truth of health and healing. The ranges may vary from emotional, environmental, and spiritual factors, rather than just clinical manifestations. (Adapted from Gaylord & Coeytaux, 2002). Consideration of the patient's symptoms, life history, life circumstances, and the environment in which they live (Rakel & Faass, 2006). On examination, the practitioner utilizes the information to better understand the disharmony of the patient. Treatment The integration of CAM with conventional care is to prevent disease with the care that enhances the treatment principles in the patient centered form. Homeopathic treatment varies by the information given or retrieved upon the initial assessment. The information ranges from the time of onset, to environmental settings, rituals or spiritual beliefs and social. Treatment will vary from one person to another due to diversity and no two people are the same. Communication and information will factor the treatment process. Potential Question What is homeopathy/homeopathic? Would you be willing to work with my primary care doctor? Can you treat my specific condition? Do you take insurance? CAM Practice Interventions Chiropractic care Chiropractic care is non-invasive manual chiropractic techniques to correct bone, muscle and joint problems and
- 5. restore nerve function. This care would reduce stress and increase mobility for an individual enhancing their quality of life. Ayurveda Ayurveda provides an integrated approach to preventing and treating illness through lifestyle interventions and natural therapies. The work on selected Ayurvedic drugs reported to have anticancer effects. A retrospective meta-analysis of observations on 85 plant drugs reported to have an anticancer effect. (Singh, R. H. 2002) Conclusion Although supporting evidence may be lacking in specific therapies, CAM has become increasingly popular in the world of medicine and science. The integrative approach to medicine has made available options to enhance an individual’s quality of life. The very same options allow practitioners to build a trusting rapport and guide patients into a new healthier lifestyle promoting their own personal management to their care. Collaboration among CAM and conventional care will continue to encourage the medical science field that together both groups can build a healthier tomorrow and incorporate more cures into science.
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