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Module 5 Bodywork & Energy Case Study Assignment
Historical and Cultural Foundations of Integrative Health Care
Professor
Dr. Dawn Augusta
November 11, 2023
Case Study Assignment
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Chapter 4 (pp. 83-119)
Questions:
1. What is the difference between the Western medicine and the CAM views of the
diagnosis?
According to the case study’s diagnosis for the patient, the Western medicine perspective
provided the diagnosis as a “cervical sprain strain.”
However, the Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) view categorized her injury as “qi and blood stagnation obstructing the meridians”
(CAIH, 2016, p. 111).
The difference between Western medicine and CAM views of a diagnosis is Western medicine
relies on evidence-based medicine, objective tests, to treat diagnose and treat symptoms and
diseases, while CAM approaches will focus on the unique holistic balance and harmony of the
person’s body, mind and spirit (CAIH, 2016).
2. What strengths and weaknesses do you see in the treatment protocol received by this
patient?
There are some inherent risks involved with both TCM and Western medicine treatment
protocols. The TCM protocol received by this patient included her receiving acupuncture
treatments twice per week for three weeks. TCM treatments like acupuncture can be quite
effective, however, sometimes the results are slow in action.
Western medicine may have produced a more immediate response using pharmacological
treatment, and/or surgery. However, these types of Western medicine treatments can also be met
with significant side effects and risks.
3. What are some of the risks consumers should be aware of utilizing this type of CAIH
practice?
According to the Mayo Clinic, acupuncture points are thought to stimulate nerves, muscles, and
connective tissue in order to release the body’s natural painkillers and increase blood flow
(CAIH, 2016, p. 97). Another strength is acupuncture is a safe method of treatment generally.
However, there are precautions and possible side effects including; bruising and numbness or
tingling at the site of needle insertion. Nerve damage, pneumothorax, acupuncture needle
breaking, and organ puncture may also occur (CAIH, 2016, p. 98).
Reference:
Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health (CAIH): A Multicultural Perspective, edited
by Helda Pinzon-Perez, and Miguel A. Pérez, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016. ProQuest
Ebook Central,
http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/asulib-ebooks/detail.action?
docID=4560225
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