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Define complementary and alternative medicine, identify its fundamental domains and
ideals, and discuss recent trends in its acceptability.

2. Explain why conventional physicians and practitioners of alternative treatments have a

clash of cultures when it comes to what constitutes acceptable research evidence.

3. Evaluate the evidence in support of acupuncture's effectiveness as a treatment for pain

and addiction.

4. Explain the basic premise of mind-body therapies, and evaluate the effectiveness of
hypnosis as a pain intervention.

5. Describe several relaxation and meditation techniques, and discuss how these therapies
might promote health.

6. Describe a typical chiropractic intervention, and discuss whether chiropractic treatment

is effective.

7. Identify the basic principles of naturopathy, and discuss the pros and cons of herbal
medicine and food supplement therapy.

8. Discuss the pros and cons of food supplement therapy.

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