Survey of Comp Hlth Approaches

Catalog description

Section information text: This course provides an overview of complementary and alternative health care practices. Students will explore various non-mainstream health approaches, including natural products (herbs, vitamins, minerals, probiotics) and mind-body practices (yoga, chiropractic, osteopathic manipulation, meditation, acupuncture, breathing exercises). The course will examine the historical and cultural contexts of these practices, their integration with conventional medicine, and the evidence supporting their efficacy and safety.