Complementary

and Integrative
Medicine Lecture
Kaitlyn S. Greene
HW499- 01 Bachelor’s Capstone Inn Health and
Wellness
Professor: Paula Inserra
Due: 4MAY2023
 Agenda
1. CIM Defined
2. Types of CIM
3. Example 1: Traditional Chinese Medicine
4. Example 2: Naturopathy
5. Example 3: Chiropractic
6. CIM in action
7. Handout 1
8. Handout 2
9. Handout 3
10. Conclusion
11. References

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 Introduction
• Complementary and Integrative medicine is the use of alternative medicine
practices with traditional western medicine to improve a patient’s overall
wellness. The main concept of CIM is the idea behind whole-body wellness
which differs from the targeted solution mindset of western medicine. In this
lesson, we will cover examples of alternative medicine, the real-world effects
CIM has had on patients, ways to incorporate CIM, and review reputable
sources for information.

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 Complementary and Integrative Medicine Defined
• CIM has been used all over the world since the beginning of time
• CIM represents using conventional medicine along with alternative medicine
practices
• CIM have many similarities and differences
• One is not superior to the other
• Over time, mainstream medicine is recognizing the benefits of CIM
• (National Library of Medicine, n.d.)

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 Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Used for over 2,00 years
• Ying and Yang energy balance in the
body
• Encourage the flow of qi
• A combination of practices which
can include herbal supplements,
acupuncture, tai chi, massage
therapy, and nutrition
recommendations
• (Traditional Chinese Medicine: What
You Need to Know, n.d.)

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 Naturopathic Medicine
• Derived from Europe in the 19th
century
• Alternative medicine approach to
treat illness and improve wellness
• Naturopaths are licensed physicians
• May include aspects of diet, exercise,
supplements, herbs, counseling, and
more to ,meet patient’s needs.
• Work closely with conventional
medicine to optimize results
• (Naturopathy, n.d.)

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 Chiropractic Medicine
• Focus on the neuromusculoskeletal
system
• Similar to TCM, its goal is to restore
balance in the body
• Pain management
• Spinal manipulations
• Licensed physician
• Work alongside contemporary
medicine
• (Chiropractic: In Depth, n.d.)

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 Integrative Medicine in Action
• Complementary and integrative medicine
has been implemented worldwide
• The benefits of combining alternative and
contemporary patient care have been
recognized and put to the test countless
times
• We see in studies like the Integrative
Medicine Primary Care Trial (IMPACT),
how patients' results were monitored over a
year with combining CAM
• Results showed substantial improvements
in their mental and physical health
• CAM uses a whole-body system approach
• (Crocker et al., 2019)

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 Integrative Medicine in Action Contd.
• In studies like Advancing the evidence for yoga as a
promising quality of life intervention in pediatric
populations with chronic illness: a call to action, we
see CIM at the forefront of preventative medicine
along with treatment therapy
• Yoga provides mental, physical, and spiritual benefits
and is being advocated for pediatric patients to have
access in schools and medical settings to self-manage
chronic illness symptoms
• Though more research is needed, we will continue to
see integrative medicine practices serve more and more
of a role in contemporary medical settings.
• (“Supplemental Material for Advancing the Evidence
for Yoga as a Promising Quality of Life Intervention in
Pediatric Populations With Chronic Illness: A Call to
Action,” 2021)

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 Handout: Herbs as Medicine
• Ginkgo- used to improve memory
and poor circulation
• Kava Kava- used to treat anxiety and
induce relaxation
• Garlic- can aide in lowering
cholesterol
• Ginger- may ease nausea symptoms
• Milk Thistle- liver detoxification
properties
• (A Guide to Common Medicinal
Herbs - Health Encyclopedia -
University of Rochester Medical
Center, n.d.)

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 Handout: Identifying Reputable Integrative Medicine
Practices
1. Get a recommendation list from your
primary care
2. Do research on multiple locations in
and outside of your area
3. Research the minimum licensure
required for that practice posted by
your state government
4. Check to see if any CIM practitioners
are open to working alongside your
primary care for optimal results
5. Verify your health insurance policy
covers the requested CIM service
6. Keep all your health providers in the
loop of who and what you are see for
care
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 Handout: Address That Stress, A Guide
1. Make physical activity part of your
daily routine. From cleaning around
the house, to taking a walk, or
crushing it in the gym, physical
activity is natural mood booster and
stress reliever.
2. Maintaining a healthy diet balances
hormones. Limit processed foods
which can inhibit unhealthy stress
habits.
3. Meditation and yoga can provide
clarity in moments of stress.
4. Laughter and connecting with others
can help you gain perspective and
boost happy hormones.
5. (Stress Relievers: Tips to Tame Stress,
2021)

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 Meditation Activity

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 Wrap Up
• Complementary and Integrative Medicine is using alternative medicine and
western to achieve wellness and balance in the body
• Traditional Chinese Medicine is one example which foundation is build on
balance and flow of qi (energy) in the body
• Naturopathic Medicine using herbs, diet, exercise, and more to achiever all
around balance in the body. These are licensed physicians
• Chiropractors are also licensed physicians who focus on musculoskeletal
alignment in the body and spine
• Reviewed real-world implementation studies of CIM
• Overview of herbology, picking reputable integrative medicine facility and
practitioners, and alternative ways to address stress
• Conducted a guided meditation

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 References
• Crocker, R. L., Hurwitz, J. T., Grizzle, A. J., Abraham, I., Rehfeld, R., Horwitz, R., Weil, A. T., & Maizes, V.
(2019). Real-World Evidence from the Integrative Medicine Primary Care Trial (IMPACT): Assessing Patient-
Reported Outcomes at Baseline and 12-Month Follow-Up. Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative
Medicine (ECAM), 1–9. https://doi-org.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/10.1155/2019/8595409
• Schaefer, M. R., & Frye, W. S. (2022). Advancing the evidence for yoga as a promising quality of life
intervention in pediatric populations with chronic illness: A call to action. Clinical Practice in Pediatric
Psychology, 10(2), 202–208. https://doi-org.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/10.1037/cpp0000408.supp
(Supplemental)Herbal medicine. (n.d.). Mount Sinai Health System. https://www.mountsinai.org/health-
library/treatment/herbal-medicine
• National Library of Medicine. (n.d.). Complementary and Integrative Medicine.
https://medlineplus.gov/complementaryandintegrativemedicine.html
• A Guide to Common Medicinal Herbs - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center.
(n.d.). https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=1&contentid=1169
• Stress relievers: Tips to tame stress. (2021, March 18). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-
lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relievers/art-20047257
• Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know. (n.d.). NCCIH.
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/traditional-chinese-medicine-what-you-need-to-know
• Naturopathy. (n.d.). NCCIH. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/naturopathy
• Chiropractic: In Depth. (n.d.). NCCIH. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/chiropractic-in-
depth#:~:text=Chiropractic%20is%20a%20licensed%20health,may%20be%20used%20as%20well.

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