Week 1 Handout

Important terms
Conventional Medicine the standard type of medicine being taught and practiced in that specific
region
Alternative Medicine a type of medicine that is practiced in place of the conventional option
Complementary Medicine an alternative form of medicine being practiced in conjunction with
conventional medicine
Health a state of well-being that transcends all aspect of a person
Wellness an overall state (mentally, physically and spiritual) of health and fulfillment

Types of CAM
Energy medicine
Massage and touch therapy
Osteopathy
Chiropractic
Reflexology
Naturopathic
Herbalism
Aromatherapy
Homeopathy
Nutrition
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture
Qi Gong
Ayurveda
Yoga


For week 2 you will need to track your physical activities. Please visit the website below to log your
activities.
https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/physicalactivitytracker.aspx


Additional Resources:
Stress Management
Why Zebras Dont Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky
Integral Health by Elliot S. Dacher

Meditation
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/meditation/overview.htm