Alternative Preventive Measures
Preventive care assists in detecting and preventing diseases before they fully develop. Preventive care can be achieved by regular checkups, community screening for chronic disorders, and immunizations. Alternative modalities of care such as biological-based interventions, mind-body interventions such as meditation, and manipulative and body-based methods such as yoga can be valuable in preventive care.
Biological-based interventions focus on the use of naturally occurring biological products in the prevention of chronic disorders. Such products include specialized diets, herbs, and minerals. Cheshier & Jacobson (2021) detail the utility of herbs and natural supplements in preventing and treating delayed-onset muscle soreness. Saffron, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and caffeine reduce muscle soreness. However, they should be used cautiously as they may interact with other drugs. Biological-based interventions can be incorporated into primary care by including them as a component of educational programs on diet and healthy living. This may benefit individuals at risk of muscle soreness and other chronic disorders.
Moreover, mind-body interventions such as relaxation, guided imagery, hypnosis, and mediation have also been utilized in preventive care. Individuals predisposed to cardiovascular disorders and diabetes can benefit from mind-body interventions (Rice, 2018). The use of these modalities is limited by their low acceptability in some cultures and their narrow availability. They can be integrated into primary care to complement the available preventive approaches to cardiovascular disorders and diabetes. Persons at risk of these disorders can benefit from these interventions.
Lastly, manipulative and body-based methods such as massage have been used to prevent chronic disorders such as anxiety and depression. Individuals predisposed to anxiety and depressive disorders can benefit from mind-body interventions. Their use is limited by the lack of valid measurement tools for manual interventions. They can, however, be integrated into primary care to complement available preventive modalities for depression and anxiety, such as psychotherapy (Burnett-Zeigler et al., 2018). Persons predisposed to anxiety and depression will benefit from these interventions.
References
Burnett-Zeigler, I., Schuette, S., Victorson, D., & Wisner, K. (2018). Mind-Body Approaches to Treating Mental Health Symptoms Among Disadvantaged Populations: A Comprehensive Review. The Journal Of Alternative And Complementary Medicine, 22(2), 115-124. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2015.0038
Cheshier, B., & Jacobson, B. (2021). The effectiveness of natural supplements on prevention and treatment of delayed-onset muscle soreness and markers of muscle damage: a review of the literature. AUC KINANTHROPOLOGICA, 57(1), 26-50. https://doi.org/10.14712/23366052.2021.4
Rice, B. (2018). Mind-Body Interventions. Diabetes Spectrum, 14(4), 213-
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Conduct an internet search focusing on alternative methods of preventative care, i.e. spiritual care, pet care, music therapy, etc.
Alternative Preventive Measures
Compile a minimum of three (3) internet resources that address preventative health care and post to the DB. Discuss the benefits and limitations of each resource, how these resources can be incorporated into patient care, and what population would benefit most from these.