Syracuse University Holistic Health Class

Syracuse University has a class that covers holistic health care, in that it looks at the top complementary and alternative treatments. They hired me to teach the class because they consider chiropractic the largest complementary health field. While I agree that it is the largest non-medical health field, I find it funny that chiropractic is featured in the complementary and alternative medicine text book.

Chiropractic care is not a complementary medicine, in fact, it has nothing to do with medicine.

Although some people use chiropractic care to support their bodies while undergoing medical care, or for recovery after medical care, most people use it as primary care, not as complementary care. In most states, chiropractors are considered primary health care providers. This means that a patients goes to a chiropractor just like they would a family doctor and if there is a need, are referred out to other health care providers.

We certainly do view the body as a self healing organism and view the health of patients from a vitalistic or holistic perspective. I believe this is what the course is really about, how to view health holistically and what natural care is available for those who wish to become well with out drugs and surgery, or use natural methods to support their health while they receive medical care.

I think it is fantastic that Syracuse University is open to the holistic model of care, and I am very happy to teach the class. If any of you want to get the textbook and read along with us, it's Mosby's Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a research based approach, by Lyn Freeman. We will be covering ancient healing methods, folk medicine, cultural traditions in healing, and a list of alternative treatments such as acupuncture, massage, reiki, therapeutic touch, herbs, nutrition, homeopathy and more.

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