Transcript File - Womens Wellness is the key

Vitamins Herbs and Nutritional Supplements
Carole Long
Kaplan University
Professor: Edward Eaves
Bachelors Capstone in Health and Wellness
Complementary Vs Alternative
Many Americans use healthcare approaches developed outside of mainstream Western or
Conventional Medicine, and many use non-mainstream approaches along with
conventional treatments.
 Complementary, when a non mainstream practice is used together with
conventional medicine.
 Alternative, when a non mainstream practice is used in place of
conventional medicine.
 Integrated health, the incorporation of complementary approaches into
mainstream healthcare.
"Complementary, Alternative, or Integrated Health What's in a Name." U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. NIH National Center for
Complementary and Integrated Health, 1 Mar. 2015. Web. 1 July 2015.
Types of Complementary Health Approaches
Fall into two sub-groups
Natural Products
Mind and Body Practices
Vitamins Herbs or Natural Supplements
When making the decision to supplement your diet with
Minerals, Vitamins, or Herb supplements, make sure to do your
homework. It may be a wise decision that provides health
benefits. Many products may be unnecessary for good health or
may create unexpected risks.
Tips on searching the Web for Information on Supplementation
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Use directory sites of respected organizations: look for who operates the site,
Govt. University, or a reputable medical or health organization.
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What is the purpose of the site: to educate or to sell a product.
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What is the source of the information: are there references, is the information
current?
The number of Americans who use complementary and alternative
medicine continues to raise
Herbs
 Any plant with leaves, seeds or
flowers that can be used for
flavoring, food medicine of
perfume.
 Can boost the immune system
and assist in relaxation
 A plant or part of a plant used for
medical of aromatic quality
examples
 Echinacea: used for immune
support, the prevention of colds
 Chamomile: helps to relieve stress
and to promote relaxation. Tea is
an anti-inflammatory used to treat
insomnia
Vitamins & Minerals
• Calcium & Vitamin D for bone
health.
• Fish oil/omega 3 : for heart health
• Probiotics for digestive health
• Multivitamins: for overall health
• St Johns Wort: for mood problems
If you take, or are considering taking, dietary supplements
for your health make sure to tell your healthcare providers
They can do a better job caring for you if they know what
supplements you are taking
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References:
Complementary, Alternative, or Integrated Health Whats in a Name." U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrated Health, 1 Mar. 2015. Web. 1 July 2015.
Tips for dietary supplement users. (n.d.). Retrieved July 1, 2015, from www.fda.gov/food/dietary supplements
Center for health and wellness. (n.d.). Retrieved July 18, 2015, from http://health and wellness.Kaplan.edu/default.html
Wellness is Key