Complementary Therapies Flashcards

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Complementary and alternative therapies are a group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of _______ medicine. When therapies are proven ______ and ______ they are often adopted into conventional medicine.

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Conventional

Safe, Effective

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______ therapies are therapies used in place of conventional medicine

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Alternative

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______ therapies are therapies used in conjunction with conventional medicine

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Complementary

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______ therapies combine treatments from conventional medicine with complementary and alternative therapies that have evidence of safety and effectiveness

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Integrative

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Techniques that enhance the minds ability to affect the physical body are called ______. Give examples of these therapies.

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Mind-Body medicine

Relaxation therapy, meditation, prayer, imagery, journaling, art therapy, music therapy, dance

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Practices that use substances found in nature for their impact on health and wellness are called ______ ______ practices. Give examples of these practices.

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Biologically-based

Biofeedback, herbal therapy, dietary supplements, nutritional therapy, aromatherapy

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Practices that are based on the manipulation and/or movement of one or more parts of the body is called ______ and ______ ______ practices. Name examples of these therapies.

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Manipulation, Body Based

Massage, chiropractic therapy, yoga

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Therapies that use that energy fields are called ______ therapies. Name examples of these therapies.

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Energy

Therapeutic touch, Healing touch, Reiki, Practices using magnetic fields, alternating current, Direct current fields or pulsed fields

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Herbal therapy is the use of individual herbs or combinations of herbs for ______ ______.

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Therapeutic benefit

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BIOMEDICAL HEALTHCARE MODEL
Focus on treatment of symptoms using \_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_. 
Focus on physical body. 
\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ directs care. 
Focus on \_\_\_\_\_\_ states. 
Technologic, Invasive
Increasing \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Little focus in \_\_\_\_\_\_.
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Medications, Surgery
Health Care Provider
Disease
Cost
Prevention
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INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CARE MODEL
Focus on \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_. 
Focus on self-healing of the body using \_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_.
\_\_\_\_\_\_ directs care. 
Focus on health and wellness.
Lower \_\_\_\_\_\_. Focus on \_\_\_\_\_\_. 
Noninvasive.
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Mind Body Spirit
Herbs, exercise, nutrition, stress management
Individual
Cost
Prevention
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A branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) responsible for scientific research on complementary and alternative therapies is the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). What is their mission.

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  1. Explore complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science.
  2. Training complementary and alternative medicine researchers.
  3. Disseminate authoritative information to the public and professionals.
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Define traditional medicine

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Based on restoring and maintaining balance of vital energy (Qi). One of the worlds oldest, most complete medical systems.

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Define allopathic

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Allopathic is the same as biomedical medicine

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____% of all prescription drugs are derived from trees, shrubs, or herbs. 80% of the worlds population still use herbal therapy as their _______ treatment. 16-18% of all _______ in the US use herbs.

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30%

Primary

Adults

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Define a dietary supplement

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A product intended to supplement the diet for man to increase the total dietary intake (mineral, vitamin, herb, amino acid)

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Herbal product labeling includes

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Herb Manufacturer Description of how product affects body structure (can’t claim to cure) Recommended dosage Cautions Mandatory disclaimer (not evaluated by FDA, not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease)

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What is herbal class 1?

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Herbs that can be safely consumed when used appropriately

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What is herbal class 2?

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Herbs for which the ollowing use restrictions apply, unless otherwise directed by an expert qualified in the use of the described substance: For external use only, not to be used during pregnancy or nursing, or other specific use restrictions as noted

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What is herbal class 3?

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Herbs for which significant data exists to recommend the following labeling: To be used only under the supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance

21
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HERBS VS SYNTHETIC DRUGS

  1. Toxicity
  2. SE
  3. Underlying cause or treat Sx
  4. Research/Testing
  5. Quality control
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Herbs: 1. Less 2. Less 3. Correct underlying cause 4. Little research base 5. Questionable quality control

Synthetic: 1. More 2. More 3. Tx aimed at Sx control 4. Extensive testing and research 5. Standardized quality control

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What is herbal class 4?

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Herbs for which insuficient data are available for classification

22
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What is ginkgo used for? SE?

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Improve memory, Alzheimer’s Disease, intermittent claudication

Can increase risk of bleeding, Improves circulation

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What is St. John’s wort used for?

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Depression, anxiety, and/or sleep disorders.

This herb affects the way the body processes or breaks down many drugs.

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What is Kava used for?

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Anxiety, insomnia, menopausal Sx

Can cause liver damage

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What is ginseng used for?

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Energy, increased stamina, increased concentration, increase resistance to disease, helps w upset stomach

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What is black cohosh used for?

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Arthritis, muscle pain, menopause

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What is echinacea used for?

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Boost immune system, wound healing, arthritic pain

Hepatotoxicity for long term use

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What is garlic used for?

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Cholesterol, Heart disease, high blood pressure

Prevents blood clots

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What is saw palmetto used for?

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BPH Sx

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What is valerian used for?

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Insomnia, anxiety

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What is aloe used for?

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Sunburn, wound healing, constipation

32
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Mind/Body control

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Aromatherapy
Biofeedback
Guided imagery
Hypnotherapy
Meditation
Qigong
Tai Chi
Yoga
33
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Alternative systems

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Acupuncture
Ayurvedic medicine
Homeopathy
Naturopathic medicine
Oriental medicine
34
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Manual healing

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Acupressure
Chiropractics
Massage therapy
Reflexology
Reiki
Rolfing