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UNIT 4: Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Modalities

Table of Contents

Introduction 2

Lesson 1: Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, and Naturopathy 4 Learning Targets 4 Health Check 4 Learn about It! 6 Check Your Understanding 11 Health Care 12

Lesson 2: Ventosa Massage Cupping, Therapy, and Reflexology 13 Learning Targets 13 Health Check 13 Learn about It! 15 Check Your Understanding 20 Health Care 21

Pro-health Challenge 22

Self-Check 23

Bibliography 25

Glossary 26

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GRADE 10

UNIT 4 Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Modalities

Fig. 1. Alternative Healthcare Modalities.

Source: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/complementary-and-alternative-medicine-use-and-public-attitudes-1997-2006-and-2016

Introduction The fast development in technology offered better production of healthcare products as the consumers get more involved and conscious in taking care of their health. A lot of choices are readily available for the improvement of their health. However, not all consumers prefer to use conventional healthcare products and services usually advertised. Some people recourse to using complementary and alternative healthcare modalities. These are other


medicines and practices for the maintenance of healthcare that people used to do traditionally back in ancient times. In this unit, the different forms of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities are discussed in detail. At the end of this unit, it will help you to utilize health information for the selection of your healthcare products.


Lesson 1: Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, and Naturopathy

Learning Targets

In this lesson, you should be able to: ● explain the different forms of complementary and alternative healthcare

modalities.

Health Check

My Healthcare Shopping Cart As a young adult, it is important that you care for your health. It is one of your responsibility to maintain a healthy mind and body. In this activity, you will list down in the shopping cart below the items that you consume to maintain your wellness. Materials:

● pencil ● paper

Procedure:

1. Below is a shopping cart. Inside it, list down the health products you use as part of your healthcare.

2. Explain how to help yourself become healthy.


Fig. 2. My healthcare shopping cart.

Guide Questions:

1. What is the importance of healthcare products? 2. Do you use healthcare that is not available in the grocery? What are they? 3. Why do you think some people prefer the traditional healthcare products? 4. How much did the healthcare products evolve in the last century?


Learn about It!

The fast evolvement of healthcare products leads to advancement and improvement in the quality of life. These can easily be accessed as there are fast productions of them and are highly commercialized. Before these advancements, there exist the traditional medicines and practices that ancient people used and remain as other options in healthcare. Complementary and alternative healthcare modalities can be categorized into four major domains - biologically-based, energy medicine, manipulative and body-based, and mind-body medicine. They differ in nature or form. Biologically-based are the old-age herbals coming from medicinal plants traditionally prepared. They are the medicines that use any part of the plant. Energy medicines are ancient medical methods of unleashing the energy in the body for the betterment of the health. Manipulative and body-based practices are the kinesthetic approaches that involve the treatment of a locomotive aspect of health while mind-body medicinal practices involve the mental power to permit the central control in the improvement of holistic health. In this lesson, some forms of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities such as herbal medicines, acupuncture, and naturopathy are examined in detail.

Fig. 3. Forms of Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Modalities.


Naturopathy Naturopathy is the medicinal practices employing nature-based cures for healthcare. It promotes holistic health by evaluating the specific aspect of the being that will help for the natural and non-toxic treatment to work on in restoring the holistic well-being of the individual. It engages other traditional medicines like the use of herbal medicine, acupuncture, Ventosa massage cupping, therapy, and reflexology. Naturopathic medicine has emerged from these traditional practices. It works in several principles as listed below:

1. Its methods are tied to the belief that nature has its healing power. The belief states that nature such as the human body has the inherent ability to heal itself in its own terms naturally. It facilitates the removal of hindrances that forbids the natural healing to occur.

2. It also works on the principle that the cause must be identified and cured. 3. It employs a non-invasive and gentle approach to the healing process.

Effective naturopathic treatment needs patience and open communication between the patient and the practitioner. It allows the proper identification of the real cause of any disease. Also, treatments are fitting to the actual needs of the individual.


Herbal Medicine Herbal medicine is the biologically-based treatment that uses plants as the remedy for the health concern of an individual. They are proven and known to treat a specific health concern as many years of practice in using them justify their healing capabilities. Below are some of the herbal medicines approved by the Department of Health (DOH). Table 1. Some Herbal Medicines approved by Department of Health (DOH).

Herbal Medicine Treatment

Akapulco (Cassia alata) For fungal skin infections like ringworm.

Amplaya (Momordica charantia) For insulin-regulation in a diabetic person.

Bawang (Allium sativa) For the control of blood pressure.

Bayabas (Psidium guajava) Used as a disinfectant against wound infection and bacteria.

Lagundi (Vitex negundo) For asthma and cough.

Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.) Used to treat intestinal worms specifically asearis and trichina.

Sambong (Blumera balsamifera) For urinary stones and infections.

Tsaanggubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.) Used as a mouthwash.

Pansit-Pansitan (Pepperomia pellucida) For arthritis and gout.

Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii) Used for body pains.

These herbal medicines are also promoted as supplementary products in the market.


Acupuncture Acupuncture is an energy-based medicine procedure using long needles inserted at particular body points to affect the energy flow in the body. It is a treatment that originated in Chinese traditional medicines and also targets certain points of the body to manipulate the Qi flow. Qi flow is the movement of energy in the pathways of the body. These pathways are the meridians between the body points that also lead to the internal organs. Thus, it is believed to relieve the symptoms of a health concern as the Qi flow is improved. It is sometimes spelled as “chi.” There are many studies conducted to prove its effectivity. In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a list of health concerns proven to be effectively treated with acupuncture.

● regulation of blood pressure; ● chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting; ● peptic ulcer, a gastric condition; ● menstrual syndrome; ● dysentery, intestinal inflammation; ● allergic rhinitis; ● facial muscle pain; ● morning sickness; ● rheumatoid arthritis, swelling pain, and inflammation around the joints; ● sprains; ● tennis elbow, inflammation in the joint of the arm; ● sciatica, irritation in the sciatic nerve in the lower back; ● dental pain; ● reducing risks of stroke; and ● inducing labor.


Check Your Understanding

A. Write true if the given statement is correct, otherwise, write false.

1. Naturopathy is the belief in the natural way of healing. 2. Herbal medicines are the commercialized pills for treating cancer. 3. Acupuncture uses a needle to release or manage the Qi flow. 4. People use alternative traditional practices that were used and improved from

ancient times. 5. It is not healthy to use alternative healthcare modalities.

B. Classify if the statement describes naturopathy, herbal medicine, or acupuncture.

1. It is an energy-based medicinal approach. 2. It regulates the Qi flow in the body using long needles. 3. It also works on the principle that the cause must be identified and cured. 4. It allows the proper identification of the true cause of any disease. 5. It is a biologically-based treatment that uses plants as the remedy for the

health concern of an individual.


Health Care

Photo collage In this activity, you will collect photos showing naturopathy, herbal medicines and acupuncture. Then, make a photo collage of it in a healthy body. Materials:

● paper ● pictures

Guide Questions:

1. What complementary and alternative healthcare modalities have you been using before this lesson? Why?

2. What complementary and alternative healthcare modalities will you use after this lesson?

3. Why there are traditional medicines and practice still used nowadays?


Lesson 2: Ventosa Massage Cupping, Therapy, and Reflexology

Learning Targets

In this lesson, you should be able to: ● explain the different forms of complementary and alternative healthcare

modalities.

Health Check

What’s common? What’s different? Compare Ventosa massage cupping, therapy, and reflexology using the Venn diagram below. Emphasize the similarities and differences of each concept. Share your answers with a classmate. Materials:

● pen ● paper


Fig. 5. Comparison of Ventosa Massage Cupping, Therapy and Reflexology

Guide Questions:

1. What is Ventosa massage cupping? 2. How different is it from therapy and reflexology? 3. How is therapy different from reflexology? 4. What are their common characteristics? 5. Which among them have you tried? For what purpose?


Learn about It! People can choose from a variety of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities as there are many options for them. In this lesson, other forms of traditional medicines are also explored.

Fig. 6. Forms of Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Modalities.


Ventosa Massage Cupping

Fig. 7. Ventosa Massage Cupping.

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An ancient technique originated in China involving the placing of cups on your back for a few minutes to create a suction. The suction helps to relieve muscle pain, regulate blood flow, and eliminate inflammation. The cups can be glasses, bamboo, earthenware, or silicone. Inside the cups, a flamed substance such as alcohol, herbs, or paper is placed inside. When the fire extinguishes, the cups are then settled on the back of the patient. It creates suction as the air inside the cup cools down, it generates a vacuum. It then results in the swelling and reddening of the skin, allowing the blood vessels to expand. There are two types of Ventosa massage cupping - dry and wet. Dry cupping therapy is the same as explained aforementioned. On the other hand, Wet cupping therapy involves the slight cutting on the skin after the 3-minute mild suction. After which, the cups are placed on top of the light cuts for the second suction. Here releases a small amount of blood. It is believed that this technique removes the toxins in the body, but no scientific studies have proven this claim yet.


Therapy Therapy is the natural way of a healing process. It usually focuses on the mental wellness of the being. These are practices like acupuncture, reflexology, Ventosa massage cupping, and other forms of traditional medicinal methods. The therapy that can be employed depends on the health dimension it needs to cure.

● In most cases, psychotherapy is the most common therapy that focuses on the mental health of the individual. These are a set of procedures and treatments that target the mental empowering of the patient.

● There is also the physical therapy, which concentrates on the physical improvement of the person particularly to those who suffered from a stroke and kinesthetic-related health conditions.

● Nutritional therapy is another dimension that aims to cure health conditions through a well-planned diet.

● On the other hand, behavioral therapy focuses on the attitude formation of an individual. There are many forms of therapy; all of them are an individual-based approach - the therapy depends on the needs of the person.


Reflexology

Fig. 8. Reflexology chart.

Reflexology is the application of proper pressure on certain points in the foot, hands, or ears. As shown above, the practitioners on this technique believe that each point in the foot has corresponding internal organ connected to it and that employing proper pressure will help cure the health condition concerned with the specified internal organ. This technique uses a guide just like as shown in figure 8. The guide maps of hands and feet show that the right side shows the internal organs on the right part of the body and vice versa. This technique helps relieve anxiety, asthma, aids in cancer treatment, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, headaches, kidney functions, PMS, and sinusitis.


Check Your Understanding A. Write true if the given statement is correct, otherwise, write false.

1. Ventosa massage cupping uses cups. 2. Therapy is a personal approach to treatment. 3. Wet and dry are types of Ventosa massage cupping. 4. Reflexology is the application of pressure on certain points in the foot. 5. Psychotherapy is the treatment of physical-related health conditions.

B. Classify if the statement describes a Ventosa massage cupping, therapy, or

reflexology.

1. It is an application of proper pressure on certain points in the foot, hands, or ears.

2. It usually focuses on the mental wellness of the being. 3. The cups can be glasses, bamboo, earthenware, or silicone. 4. It creates suction. 5. The practitioners on this technique believe that each point in the foot has

corresponding internal organ connected to it.


Health Care

Photo collage In this activity, research the history of Ventosa massage cupping, therapy, and reflexology. Then, create a timeline of its development. Guide Questions:

1. How did Ventosa massage cupping, therapy, and reflexology develop? 2. Based on their history, will you be able to tell that they are effective? Why or why not? 3. Which of them have you tried? 4. Which among them will you try in the future? Why?


Pro-health Challenge

Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Modalities

Raise awareness about the forms of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities by making an infographic and post it on your social media account. Make sure that the infographic can quickly catch the attention of the public and efficient in providing information about the topic.

Criteria Beginning (0-12 points)

Developing (13-16 points)

Accomplished (17-20 points)

Score

Content (Focus on details/events are clearly evident; it is clearly related to the topic.)

Content is incomplete and not organized

Content is complete but not organized

Content is complete and organized

Creativity (artistic output)

No creativity and rushed output

Minimal creativity and effort in the output

Well creative and much effort exerted in the output

Key Guide Question

What are complementary and alternative healthcare modalities?


Reflective Questions

1. What are the forms of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities? 2. Why people resort to complementary and alternative healthcare modalities? 3. How will you promote complementary and alternative healthcare modalities?

Self-Check

Check I can…

Explain the different forms of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities.

Reflect

I find __________________________ the most interesting because ______________________. I got ____ checks because _______________________________________________________. I need to improve on _______________________because _____________________________. I need to practice _________________________ because _____________________________. I plan to _____________________________________________________________________ .


Wrap Up

Forms of Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Modalities


Bibliography

Eemlliuq Agalalan Follow. "Mapeh Health." LinkedIn SlideShare. June 11, 2016. Accessed February 20, 2019. https://www.slideshare.net/kyung2/mapeh-health-62959799.

"Complementary and Alternative Medicine (for Teens)." KidsHealth. March 2014. Accessed February 20, 2019. https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/alternative-medicine.html.

"Naturopathy." Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing. Accessed February 20, 2019. https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/naturopathy.

"Reflexology." Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing. Accessed February 20, 2019. https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/reflexology.

Wang, Chuanxin. "What Is Qi (Chi) Energy? | AMC Acupuncture School Miami." Acupuncture and Massage College. Accessed February 20, 2019. https://www.amcollege.edu/blog/qi-chi-energy.

"What Is Cupping Therapy? Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, and More." WebMD. Accessed February 20, 2019. https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/cupping-therapy#1.


Glossary

Arthritis The disease in the joints of an individual.

Ascaris A parasitic nematode infests on small intestines.

Cardiovascular Describes the relationship of circulatory and respiratory function of the body.

Chemotherapy Uses one or more standard procedure or drugs to treat cancer patients.

Gout A form of arthritis due to too much uric acid in the bloodstream.

Inflammation A physical condition characterized with the swelling, reddening, hot, and painful reaction to an injury or infection.

Sprain The twist in the ligaments that causes pain and irritation but not

dislocation.

Trichina A parasitic flesh-eating nematode that can evade the digestive system of its host.

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