RELIGST 2WW3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Civil Rights Movements, Therapeutic Touch, Probiotic
23 Nov 2014
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Complementary and alternative medicine (cam): whole medical systems: a philosophy based practice. Homeopathy: as opposed to allopathy uses tiny doses of something that helps healing. Naturopathy: it"s a non-invasive treatment to heal your body instigate self healing like massage, herbal healing. Ancient- refers to things like ayurveda medicine or tcm. These systems are recreated and adopted in westerns society. In this globalized poster modern context as a healing system: mind body medicine: basically strengthen communication between your mind and body. Ex: mindfulness meditation is extensively used in university of massachusetts medical school. They set up a stress reduction clinic in one which one can learn to be mindful of everything. They provide 5 day program to teach how to be mindful and meditation techniques. 8 week meditation retreat cut down to 5 days: biological based practices: supplements, vitamins, herbal remedies very popular. Idea that invisible energy force which must be unblocked and kept in balance.
