Exam 2 Flashcards
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Why are vitamin defieciency disease no longer common in developed areas
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Abundant food supply
fortification of food like iodized salt
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most common vitamin deficiencies
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Iron and Calcium
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Health status of USA
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most do not meet fruit or veg goals
cosumse 2x the recommended amt of sodium
39% adult pop obese
lack of breastfeeding
food insecurity
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Where is dietary inadequacy most common
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developing countries, impoverished areas
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life-threatening sequela of dietary inadequacy
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alterations in BP/ HR, hypoglycemia, depleted lean body mass, anemia, bone loss, psychological effects
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Typical US eating patterns
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Low veg, fruit, whole grain, dairy, seafood, oil
High refined grains, sat fats, sodium, meat/eggs
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Comorbidity risk w/ obesity
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Hypertension, DM type 2,, heart disease, arthritis, cancer
metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance
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contributing factors to obesity
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environment, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, genetics
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healthy people 2030 nutrition
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to reduce obesity in children/adults
address individual behaviors, and policies/environments that support these behaviors, in settings like school, worksites, healthcare organizations, communities
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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nutritional information for americans older than 2 y/o
Healthy eating across life span
focus on variety, nutrient density and amount
limit calories from sugars and fats and sodium
shift to healthier food and beverage choices
support health eating patterns
individually tailored
incorporate personal/cultural preferences
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DRIs
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Dietary reference intakes
focus on optimizing health and decreasing risk of chronic disease through nutrition
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RDA
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recommended daily allowance
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AI
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adequate intake
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EAR
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estimated average requirement
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dietary supplements
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vitamins, minerals, herbals, botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, probiotics, fish oils, powders, energy drinks, fiber
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what vitamins have highest toxicity risk
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fat soluble- ADEK
water soluble vitamins do not accumulate
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When are dietary supplements recommended
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when needs cant be met by diet food
Folic acid/iron during pregnancy
calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B for elderly
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micronutrient overnutrition
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can cause acute poisoning
large doses if vitamin A- teratogenic
high doses can suppress others: calcium suppress FE, K/E impact warfarin. FOlic acid can mask B12 deficiency
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Nutrigenomics
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nutritional genomics- studies the relationship between human genome, human nutrition and health
how genes and diet together may affect a persons health and risk of developing disease, such as cancer
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2010 Food safety modernization act
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FDA given new powers to police food safety
prevent food contamination
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E.Coli
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damages intenstines
hemolytic uremic syndrome hemorrhagic colitis
avoid undercooked meat, unpasteruized milk, unwashed foods
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salmonellosis
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abdominal cramping, severe n/v, diarrhea
avoid uncooked eggs, undercooked meat, unpasteurized milk
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foodborne illness risk factors
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food contamination
purchasing food from unsafe sources
failing to cook food adequately
holding food at incorrect temperature
poor hygiene
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4 basic food safety principles
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clean:wash hands, surfaces, discard of leftovers
separate: keep meats separate, wash fruits/vegetables
cook: proper temperature using food thermometer
chill: refrigerate within 2 hours
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who is at highest risk for hunger/malnutrition
young children, incomes below 185% poverty threshold, black or hispanic families, households in central city areas
those with lowest socioeconomic status
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supplemental nutrition assisstance program (SNAP)
food stamps- monthly allotment to help low-income families buy nutritious food
EBT cards used to buy food
any food, not just nutrient dense food
$126 per person
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Child nutrition program
national school lunch program : school must promote health eating, less trans fats, increased fruits/veg, increased whole grain
national school breakfast program, special milk program, summer food service program
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WIC program
Women, infants, and children
low-income pregnant/ postpartum women
lower infant mortality
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food and nutrition for older adults
>75 frail, alone, homebound, indigent
Meals on Wheels
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FDPIR
food distribution program indian reservations
for income eligible households on native american reservations
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nutrition screening
the process of assessing risk factors that are associated with dietary problems and malnutrition
identify individuals who are potentially at risk and intiate intervention
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cardiovascular disease and nutrition
need balanced diet with emphasis on fruits, vegetable and grains
limit food that predispose wirk: high calorie, trans-fatty acids, alcohol
salt less than 6g/day
cholesterol less than 300mg/day
mediterranean diet
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HTN nutrition
fruits, vegetable, and whole grains to reduce the risk for chronic diseases and improve their health
MNT and diet, exercise, stress managements, exercise, reducing risk factors
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DASH diet
dietary approaches to stop hypertension
fruits, vegetable, low fat dairy products, reduced saturated and total fats
combines with sodium restriction of less than 2300 mg/day
Low salt
portion cont
fruits and vegetables
low fat proteing
whole grains
low fat/free dairy
grains: 6 servings
veg: 3-4
fruits: 4
dairy: 2-3
proteins: 4 oz or les
fat/oils: 2 servings
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atherosclerosis
chronic inflammatory process in which damage to the arterial wall can lead to coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease
disruption of Vitamin D: synthesis promotes atherocclerosis and hypertension
angina pectoris
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atherosclerosis risk factors
lifestyle factors, diet, sleep patterns, blood sugar levels, serum lipids, inactivity, overweight/obesity (especially abdominal obesity), smoking, alcohol, stress management
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metabolic syndrome
cluster of condition that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes
HTN
Triglycerides above 150
HDL below 40
impaired fasting glucose
excess abdominal fat
diagnosed with syndrome if 3/5 risk factors
increases risk for CVD
linked to heavy alcohol consumption
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metabolic syndrome treatment
weight loss, exercise, healthy diet and smoking cessation
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nutrition and cancer prevention
high proportion of plant foods : 2-3rds of plate
5 or more servings fruits/vegetables
breads/ cereals/ grains (provid folate, calcium, selenium)
limited amounts of meat, dairy, high fat (1/3 plate)
3 oz protein, avoiding processed meat
fish, poultry, beans over red meat
limit alcohol, fried foods, limit salt, sugar
balance caloric intake/phycial activity
stress management
lifestyle patterns
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Osteoporosis nutrition
for maximizing bone mineral density through good calcium intake in childhoos
Dairy ( milk, yogurt, cheese)
Green leafy vegetables (broccoli, kale, collard greens, dried figs, turnip/mustard greens
Fish
Nuts (almonds, brazil nuts)
avoid smoking
calcium/vitamin D supplementation
Osteoporosis can lower life expectancy
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obesity nutrtion
Focus on nutritional counseling
Balanced diet, appropriate serving sizes
incorporte excersise
LEARN acronym to help with behavior change
avoid fad diets, gain/loss cycles
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Healthy BMI
less than 25`
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obese BMI
30 or more
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T2 DM nutrition
insulin defects causing chronic hyperglycemia
using MNT (medical nutrition therapy)
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Medical nutrition therapy
important component of DM care
Purpose: to delay/prevent complication
individualized meal plan
evaluate/ adjust through outcome measures
referral to dietician/registered diabetes educator
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HIV/AIDS nutrition
minimize nutritional consequences of disease like severe weight loss
nutrient dense, protein rich, well-balanced
vitamin and mineral supplement
focus on food sanitation
consider nutrition need for comorbidities
avoid breastfeeding
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essential nutrients
compounds that the body cant make or cant make in sufficiant quantitiy
required for normal body functioning that can not be synthesized by the body
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Kilocalories
the amount of energy released from food
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6 essential nutrients
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
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carb kcal/g
4
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protein kcal/g
4
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fat kcal/g
9
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Simple carbohydrates
found in fruit, milk, natural sweeteners like honey
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complex carb
cereals, grains, veg
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protein
provides energy, cell building block
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amino acids
20, human body can produce 11 of them
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essential amino acids
9 amino acids not produced by the body and must be supplied by food sources
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where are amino acids found
animal sources- meats, milk, fish, eggs
plant sources- soy, beans, legumes, nut butters, some grains
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lipid purpose
provide density in the form of energy and other function in the body
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categories of lipids
triglycerides, phospholipids, sterols
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what type of fats are good to cosumes
unsaturated fatsco
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complementary and integrative medicine
an array of health care approaches with a histiry of use or origins outside of mainstream medicine
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complementary therapies
used in addition to convential tratments
aka integrative therapies
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alternative therapies
therapies that replace allopathic medical care
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integrative therapy
a total approach to medical care that combines standard medical and surgical intervention with the CAM practices that have been shown to be safe an effective. They treat the individuals mind, body, and spirit
emphasis on safety and effectivenessho
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holistic practice
encompasses emotional, spiritual, and relational well-being to combine with the physical body
together define a whole person
health more than absence of disease
goals: support a persons nautral healing systems, consider the whole person and environment
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holistic nursing
patient centered practice that focuses on the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit in the healing process
aims to improve health, reduce suffering, and prevent illness by considering a patients physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, as well as their environment, cultural background, and personal values
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AHNA
American holistic nurses association
defines holistic nursing an nursins practice that health the whole person
holistic nursing as a specialty practice that draws on nursing knowledge, theories, expertise, and intuition to guide nurses in becoming therapeutic partner with people in their care
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holism
requires the person to accept responsibility for his/her own well being- physical/mental/emotional/spiritual health
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holistic care
encompasses 5 dimensions of health- spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and social of relational well-being
combined with the physical body and together define a whole person
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allopathic care
focuses on identifying and treating disease
western medicine, focus on medicine, radiation, surgery
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ayurvedic medicine
india
based on the beleif that health/wellness depend on a delicate interconnection between the mind, body, spirit
Dorshas-vata, kapa, Pitta
herbs, massage, diet, drugs
goal is mind-body harmony
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traditional chinease medicine
acupuncture
balance yin and yang life forces
describe organs via fire, earth, metal, H2O, wood
heavy emphasis on herbal remedies
possibility for drug interactions
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naturopathy
combo of traditional 19th centruy european modalities based in healing power of nature
based on theory that diseases can be successfully treated or prevented without the use of drugs, by techniques such as control of diet
no Rx, injections, x-ray, surgery
healthy lifestyle, cleansing regimens, diets, manipulation, exercise
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homeopathy
1807- samual hahnemann
medical system based on the beleif that the body can cure itself
use tiny amounts of natural substances to stimulat healing process
administers small amounts of dilute pathogenic substances to stimulate body's healing abilities
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herbal medicines
not approved for use as drugs and are not regulated by the FDA
historic roots
chemical compound or substance produced by a living organism
based on use of plants or plant extracts that are taken internally or applied to the skin
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current modalities of natural products
nutritional counseling
herbs, vitamins, minerals
cannabis nursing
probiotics
aromatherapy
hydrotherapy
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biologically based therapies
type of treatments that uses substances made from living organisms to treat disease
can help the immune system fight cancer
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what is the most common dietary supplement used by adults
fish oil/ omega 3s
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aromatherapy
plant materials and essential oils
pharmacological, physiological, psychological effects
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cranial and cranio-sacral therapy
form of bodywork/ alternative therapy that used gentle touch to palpate the synarthrodial joints of the cranium
focus on skull and flow of CSF
gentle pressure on cranium, spine, sacrum
goal to restore free movement of CSF
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spinal or bone manipulation
to relieve pressure on joints, reduce inflammation, and improve nerve function
application of controlled force on bone or joint
performed by chiropractors, PT osteopathic physicians
on spinal alignment
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chiropractic therapy
normalize relationship between structure and function by a series of manipulations
to treat vertebral subluxation, low back pain, osteoarthritis joint pain, pediatric asthma, headaches, dysmenorrhea, vertigo, tinnitus, visual disorders
contraindicated with bone/ joint infections, acute myelopathy, fractures, dislocations, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis
risk for injury
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physical therapy
variety of modalities
manipulation, massage, heat/cold, movement, electrical impulse, treat pain and restore function/ ROM
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massage
various techniques
maniputlation of muscle and soft tissue
reduce stress, enhance relaxation
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reflexology
manipulation and energy fields
pressure to hands and feet
pressure point correspond to body organs
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Guided imagery
directs the imagination
focuses on calming thought or expirences, promotes sense of well-being, relaxation
randomized controlled study sows improved quality of life and some impact on lab values
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meditation
focused attention, mindfulness
quiets the mind, reduces stress
parts of some religions but not a religious activity
breathing, word, walking
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Relaxation therapy
produces relaxation response
lowers blood pressure, decrease tension, reduces symptom distess
may cause increased sensitivyt in detecting muscle tension
progressive rleaxation requires energy expenditure, which may tire some patients
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progressive relaxation
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passive relaxation
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hypnotherapy
liscensed hypnotherapist
focused attention of unconscious mind
recall of suppressed events and behavior change
commonly used for tobacco cessation
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biofeedback
mind-body technique that uses instruments to teach self-regulation and voluntary self-control over specific physiological responses
focus on vital function
visualization to bring about change
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neuro linguistic programmins
analyzing strategies used by successful individuals and applying them to reach a personal goal
relates thoughts, language, and patterns of behavior learned through experience to specific outcomes
changes behavior via a change in thinking/ speaking
tries to detect and modify unconscious biases or limitations of an individual's map of the world
not hypnotherapy. Instead operated through the conscious use of language to bring about changes in someone's thoughts and behavior
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qigong
one of the oldest traditional chinease health care methods
believed to have special healing and recovery power
relaxed movement with meditation
controlled breathing to move qi energy and increase vital energy
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tai chi
to cultivate the qi or life enrgu within us to flow smoothly and powerfully throughout the body
combined physical movement, breath control, meditation
sequence of poses flows in unbroken rhythm to balance energy flow
bris awareness moment-to-moment state of body
produces meditative state
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yoga
hindu
origins as spirutal practice
hatha yoga most familiar in western culture
involves positions and breath control
position relaxing or may require strength
documented health benefits- improves flexibility, prmotes relaxation, decreased stress, improved pain management
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Dance therapy
mind, body, sprit move in response to musci
holistic approach to healing, based on empirically supported assertion that mind, body and spirit are inseperable and interconnected
