Neutroceuticals + Homeopathic treatments Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

Name the most common Neutroceutial used in the VP

A

Curcumin

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2
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What is Curcumin?

A

A constituent of Turmeric

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3
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How does Curcumin help treat pain?

A
  1. It has potent Anti-inflammatory + Anti-oxidant properties
  2. Inhibiting inflammatory signals + neutralising free radicals that can damage cells
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4
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Name the most common Homeopathic treatment for pain in the VP

A

Acupuncture

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5
Q

True or False.

Acupuncture is used primarily to treat acute pain.

A

False.

It’s better used for Chronic pain.

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6
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True or False.

Acupuncture can have varying responses between individual patients.

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True

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7
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When is Acupuncture commonly undertaken?

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  1. Alongside/complimenting other pharmaeutical measures
  2. For patients with Chronic pain
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