PHE 283 — Introduction to Integrative Medicine (4 Credits)
Introduces concepts of complementary and integrative health as an approach to medical care that includes a culturally sensitive blending of Western biomedicine with traditional forms of healing, with a broader vision of improved health and patient autonomy. Provides an overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) healing modalities, such as mind-body interventions, Traditional Chinese Medicine, naturopathy, chiropractic medicine, massage, reflexology, and herbals or botanical. Illustrates how integrative medicine embraces science and is defined as a philosophy that neither rejects conventional medicine nor alternative methods grounded in evidence to support effectiveness.