Western and Eastern Medical Practices Stress Relief Discussion
Western and Eastern Medical Practices Stress Relief Discussion
Western and Eastern Medical Practices
Most people would agree that no one knows your body better than you do. Before the first symptoms fully surface, you might sense a disruption in your body’s functioning. How would you respond to the onset of a headache? If you practice Western medicine, you might take a pain reliever for the headache and relax in a dark room. If you practice Eastern medicine, you might take a steamy bath to sooth your tense neck muscles and relieve congestion that might be contributing to your headache. Or you might seek a massage to relieve the stress that might be causing the headache. It fact, it is not uncommon for individuals to sample remedies from both medical practices in order to reap the results they seek. Regardless of the medical approach you prefer, there are a wide variety of stress reducing options to improve your health and fit your lifestyle.
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For this Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources including the “Varying Philosophies of Medical Care” handout. Research complementary and alternative stress management approaches in the Walden Library and on the website for the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) (http://nccam.nih.gov/). Select a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) discussed at NCCAM. Consider how the CAM you selected might effectively reduce stress. Reflect on any contraindications that might exist with regard to its use.
With these thoughts in mind:
BY DAY 3
Post by Day 3 a brief description of the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) you selected. Then, explain how this CAM is effective in reducing stress. Finally, explain any contraindications or cautions with this type of stress management strategy. Use the current literature to support your response.
Learning Resources
Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.
Required Readings
O’Conner, D. B., & Conner, M. (2011). Effects of stress on eating behavior. In R. J. Contrada & A. Baum (Eds.), The handbook of stress science: Biology, psychology, and health (pp. 275–286). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
American Cancer Society. (2012). Complementary and alternative methods for cancer management. Retrieved from http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideE…
Cancer Research UK. (2011). The difference between complementary and alternative therapies. Retrieved from http://cancerhelp.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cance…
Ferguson, J. K., Willemsen, E. W., & Castañeto, M. V. (2010). Centering prayer as a healing response to everyday stress: A psychological and spiritual process. Pastoral Psychology, 59(3), 305–329. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
Kelley, D. (2009). The effects of exercise and diet on stress. Nutritional Perspectives: Journal of the Council on Nutrition, 32(1), 37–39.
Retrieved from the Walden Library using the CINAHL Plus with Full Text database.
Mora-Ripoll, R. (2011). Potential health benefits of simulated laughter: A narrative review of the literature and recommendations for future research. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 19, 170–177. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the ScienceDirect Health Sciences Subject Collection.
Romeo, J., Wärnberg, J., Gómez-Martínez, S., Díaz, L. E., & Marcos, A. (2008). Neuroimmunomodulation by nutrition in stress situations. Neuroimmunomodulation, 15(3), 165–169. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the MEDLINE with Full Text database.
Seifried, H. E. (2006). Oxidative stress and antioxidants: A link to disease and prevention? The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 18(3), 168–171. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the ScienceDirect Health Sciences Subject Collection.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (2012). Herbs at a glance.Retrieved from http://nccam.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm?nav…
U.S. Department of Agriculture, & U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2010). Dietary guidelines for Americans, 2010 (7th ed.). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office. Retrieved from http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/DietaryGuide…
Laureate Education, Inc. (2012). Nutrition, stress, and your cells. Unpublished document.
Laureate Education, Inc. (2012). Stress and its impact on nutrient processing and absorption. Unpublished document.
Laureate Education, Inc. (2012). Varying philosophies of medical care. Unpublished document.
Office of Dietary Supplements. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ods.od.nih.gov/
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. (2012). Retrieved from http://odphp.osophs.dhhs.gov/
National Council on Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://nccam.nih.gov/
Nutrition.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.nutrition.gov