How do culture and personal values influence complementary and alternative medicine practices?

Nutrition & Exercise, Complementary & Alternative Holistic Strategies, and the Nurse’s Role in Patient Education

As seen in this week’s readings and media regarding Complementary and  Alternative practices, a growing number of Americans use these practices for their health. Reflect upon your own  personal values and cultural influences and the use of Complementary and  Alternative practices when responding to the following questions:

How do culture and personal values influence complementary and alternative medicine practices?

1. How do culture and personal values influence complementary and alternative medicine practices? (in-text citation and reference  required)
2. In your own culture, what types of complementary practices are utilized? Describe the practice and what it was used for.  (no reference required)
3. What types of complementary and alternative practices have you seen in your nursing practice or used personally, and what was the effectiveness of the practice? (no reference  required)

Remember to include an APA formatted in-text citation AND corresponding reference from a recent (within the last 5  years) professional journal or website (NIH, CDC, etc.). (Failure to include an in-text citation AND a corresponding reference will result in a significant point deduction. Please get in touch with your coach if  you have any questions about this BEFORE submitting your post to the  discussion board this week.) You do not need an in-text citation/reference for all questions, but the FIRST question DOES require an in-text citation and reference.