Complementary and Alternative Medicine – Therapies, Practices & Systems Starting with “C ” & “D”

What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?

There is no clear and consistent, universally acceptable definition of CAM, but here are some basic concepts:

1. Conventional Medicine (CM): This is what is commonly referred to as: Allopathic or Western or Mainstream or Regular or Orthodox medicine.
2. Complementary Medicine: includes treatments that are used along with Conventional Medicine but are not considered standard treatments. Using acupuncture to reduce side effects of some treatments is one example.
3. Alternative Medicine: includes treatments that are used instead of Conventional Medicine. Following Chinese or Homeopathic or Ayurvedic treatments instead of Allopathic, using a special diet to treat cancer instead of anticancer drugs prescribed by an oncologist.
4. Integrative Medicine: This is a Wholistic approach to medical care that combines both, the Conventional Medicine and the Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 

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Here is a representative list [arranged alphabetically] of the Therapies, Practices & Systems Starting with “C ” & “D” with a brief description, largely from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health [USA].

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1. Calisthenics: a form of strength training of large muscle groups e.g. standing, grasping, pushing, etc.
2. Cell Therapy: (not done in U.S.): Injection of healthy cellular material into the body to assist the body in its natural ability to heal.
3. Chakra Therapy: energy focuses on channeling energy into the seven chakras. 10 Minute Chakra Balance Guided Meditation for Positive Energy, Chakra Meditation Cleansing, Balancing & Healing with Guided Hypnosis Activation

4. Channeling: The practice of a person’s body being taken over by a spirit for the purpose of communication has been around for millennia [as part of shamen, witch doctors, prophets and others who claim to hear voices or receive some supernatural knowledge from the spirit world]. Channelers [psychic mediums], often use “spirit guides,” friendly spirits who give them knowledge and help them on their spiritual journeys.
5. Cheirology: The art of hand analysis. A combination of the ancient Chinese Buddhist hand analysis and the best of traditional Western palmistry. A dialogue and touch therapy.
6. Chelation Therapy: A slow drip IV injection of a synthetic amino acid used for the purpose of removing plaque and calcium deposits from arteries.
7. Chinese Medicine: The ancient (and modern) theory of medicine with unique diagnostic methods and systematic approach includes medication, pharmacology, herbology, acupuncture, massage, and Qigong.
8. Chiropractic: Based on a procedure that evaluates causative factors in the biomechanical and structural derangements of the spine that may affect the nervous system and organs.
9. Chromotherapy: See Color Therapy.
10. Cleansing: See Fasting.
11. Coaching: The art of working with individuals to eliminate barriers in reaching their personal and professional goals, includes dialogue and “homework assignments.”
12. Cognitive Therapy: Short-term, focused psychotherapy. Used in treatment of depression, anxiety, anger, marital conflict, loneliness, and panic, among others.
13. Colon Hydrotherapy: The cleansing of the entire large intestine with a gentle enema-type system using filtered water and gentle abdominal massage.
14. Colonic cleansing: This is normally used as preparation for medical procedures such as a colonoscopy. However, some alternative medicine practitioners offer it for detoxification. It can sometimes be harmful.
15. Colonic Irrigation: see Colonic cleansing.
16. Color Therapy: It is a type of Light Therapy [some of which are scientifically accepted medical treatments for several conditions]. This is based on the concept that colors vibrate at different frequencies and can stimulate different responses in a person and the use of specific colors in a person’s environment may promote balance and healing. [also see Chromotherapy]   
17. Colorology: See Chromotherapy   
18. Colour Therapy: see Color Therapy.
19. Contact Reflex Analysis (CRA): A natural system for analyzing the body’s structural, physical, and nutritional needs. Most used by chiropractors.
20. Counseling: See Talk Therapy.
21. Craniosacral Therapy: focuses on the eight bones of the cranial vault in conjunction with the spine and sacrum, and the cerebrospinal fluid. Light touch creates relaxation and a sense of energy moving within your body.
22. Cromatherapy: See Chromotherapy   
23. Crystal Therapy: The practice of using crystals of different minerals to treat various disharmonies in the body.
24. Cupping: The placement of burning mug wort, a plant containing complex volatile oils such as camphor, at acupuncture points to stimulate qi and healing.
25. Dance Therapy: see Dance–Movement Therapy (DMT)
26. Dance–Movement Therapy (DMT): The use of movement and dance to support the intellectual, emotional, and motor functions of the body. It looks at the correlation between movement and emotion.
27. Detoxification Therapy: The various processes used to rid the body of toxins absorbed from the atmosphere, food, soil, and water.
28. Didgeridoo: A form of sound therapy, where an aboriginal wind instrument has been used for healing for 40,000 years. Circular breathing supported by the sound frequency reaches deep into the subconscious.
29. Divination: This is the attempt to gain insight into a question or situation by way of an occult, standardized process or ritual.
30. Dream Therapy: The interpretation of dreams to assist in addressing problems and support resolution.

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Summary:

1. Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a confusing term for many.
2. Conventional Medicine (CM) is what is commonly referred to as allopathic medicine.
3. Complementary Medicine includes treatments that are used along with Conventional Medicine.
4. Alternative Medicine includes treatments that are used instead of Conventional Medicine.
5. Integrative Medicine is a Wholistic approach that combines Conventional Medicine and Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
6. A list of almost 200 Complementary and Alternative Health Therapies, Practices & Systems, with a brief description of each is provided here: Complementary and Alternative Medicine [CAM]

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Sources:

1. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: https://nccih.nih.gov/health/integrative-health  and CAM Therapies, Practices, and Systems.
2. Eisenberg DM, Davis RB, Ettner SL, Appel S, Wilkey S, Van Rompay M, et al. . Trends in alternative medicine use in the United States, 1990-1997: results of a follow-up national survey. JAMA. (1998) 280:1569–75. 10.1001/jama.280.18.1569 [PubMed] [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]
3. The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Europe  [April, 2020]

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