Application of CAM

Understand the application one of the following CAM systems:

traditional Chinese medicine

Ayurveda

acupuncture/acupressure

t’ai chi

Then, select a chronic health condition. (Chronic Pain). Research how the CAM application you have chosen will improve the selected chronic health condition and discuss the reasons why a consumer would seek out this form of treatment.

Support your position with at least two scholarly or peer-reviewed sources, in addition to the textbook and this week’s required/recommended reading.  You may use professional Internet sources; however, these sources will not count toward the research requirement.

Helpful websites

National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. Ayurvedic Medicine: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ayurveda/

National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. Tai Chi: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/taichi/

National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. TCM: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam/chinesemed.htm