Nit 7 Assignment: CAM Practices

Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:

• HW280-U7-4: Compare and contrast different kinds of CAM practices.

Course outcome addressed in this Assignment:

• HW280-3: Compare major concepts, theoretical approaches and methodologies of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) professions.

GEL-5.1: Identify human expressions within cultures.

Instructions

Write a 3–4 page paper (double spaced, APA format in style and referencing) evaluating ways CAM practices studied so far could be useful in your own life. Answer the following questions in your paper.

• What two (2) CAM practices discussed so far are you most interested in using personally? Why?
• What two (2) CAM practices discussed so far are you least interested in using personally? Why?
• What are your biggest psychological, social or economic barriers to beginning this practice?
• Discuss how your culture has influenced your health behaviors in the past. How does your culture influence your interest in using CAM practices?
• Discuss at least two peer-reviewed research studies from the Library to support your decision (from a health and wellness perspective) to either begin or not begin to incorporate CAM practices into your daily life.

Be sure to include specific examples from the course readings to support your points and to cite in the proper APA style. You must include cited information from two peer-reviewed articled found in the Library to support and validate the ideas and information shared in your paper.

Requirements

• This Assignment should be written in essay format. Include an introductory paragraph, thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, summarizing conclusion, and references.
• Use APA format for style, in text citations, and complete references.
• This Assignment should be at least 3 pages in length.