CAT Flashcards
generally refers to using a non-mainstream approach together with conventional medicine
complementary
refers to using a non-mainstream approach in place of conventional medicine.
alternative
Combines traditional Western medicine with complementary and alternative medicine.
integrative medicine
a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body—most often by inserting thin needles through the skin.
acupuncture
breathing exercises, guided imagery, and progressive muscle relaxation, are designed to produce the body’s natural relaxation response
relaxation techniques
Practitioners use their hands or a device to apply a controlled force to a joint of the spine
spinal manipulation