Maricopa Community Colleges  WED150   19976-19992 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  02/23/99  
WED150      19976-19992 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Introduction to Alternative Medicine
Definition of health; exploration of mind-body connection, placebo response, holographic construct of body, and factors involved in the healing process; comparison between Newtonian and Einsteinian models of body. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WED150   19976-19992 Introduction to Alternative Medicine
1. Identify a variety of definitions of health. (I)
2. Describe the relationship of the mind and body to healing. (II)
3. Describe the implications of Newtonian and Einsteinian physics in reference to healing. (III)
4. Describe the holographic model of the body. (IV)
5. Describe the placebo response and the implications of this response in reference to healing. (V)
6. Describe the factors that affect health. (VI)
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WED150   19976-19992 Introduction to Alternative Medicine
    I. Definitions of Health
        A. Body, mind, and spirit relationship
        B. Perfect health concept
      II. Mind-Body Connection
          A. Intelligence within the body
          B. Communication between the nervous system and immune system
            1. Role of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
            2. Role of neurotransmitters and neuropeptides
        III. Newtonian vs. Einsteinian Models of Body
            A. Nature of consciousness
            B. Nature of matter
            C. Relationship between mind and body
          IV. Holographic Construct of Body
              A. Holographic model of universe
              B. Energetic growth template in body
              C. Diagnostic and healing implications of holographic model
            V. Placebo Response
                A. Active vs. inactive placebos
                B. Placebos vs. nocebos
                C. Mechanics of placebo response
                D. Implications of placebo response in healing
              VI. Factors Affecting Health
                  A. Nutrition
                  B. Exercise
                  C. Breath
                  D. Sleep
                  E. Assimilation and elimination
                  F. Electromagnetic fields
                  G. Emotional states
                  H. Attitudes
                  I. Relaxation
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