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knowledge, skills and practices
based on the theories, beliefs and
experiences indigenous to different
cultures, used in the maintenance of health and in the prevention,
diagnosis, improvement or
treatment of physical and mental
illness (WHO)

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traditional medicine

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broad set of health care
practices that are not part of that
country’s own tradition and are not
integrated into the dominant health
care system

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CAM - complementary alternative medicine

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  • medicine practiced by holders of
    medical degree or doctor of osteopathy
    and by other allied health professionals
  • allopathy, western, mainstream, orthodox, and
    regular medicine
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conventional medicine

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the treatment of disease by conventional means, i.e., with drugs having opposite effects to the symptoms.

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allopathy

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utilizes both conventional and evidence based complementary/alternative
techniques, while involving the patient in his/her own recovery via mindfulness based stress reduction, lifestyle changes, and other techniques designed
to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit in the healing process

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integrative medicine

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the use of TM has surged since

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1990s

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asian and african countries - ___% of the population depend on TM for PHC

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80%

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developed countries - ___% use some form of CAM

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70-80%

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what year? DOH - TM program AO No. 12

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1992

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what year was the TM law drafted?

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1994

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what year was Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) created under Republic Act (RA) No. 8423?

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1997

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sum total of knowledge, skills, and
practices on health care, not necessarily explicable in the context of modern medical, scientific philosophical framework, but recognized by the people
in order to maintain and improve their health towards the wholeness of their being, the community and society, and their interrelatedness

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traditional medicine

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Traditional medicine has a ___ perspective of health

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holistic

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Many traditional medicine modalities have already been scientifically tested as ___ and ___

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safe and efficient

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Its development (TM) would further ensure its efficacy, safety and availability and wider application at a ___ and it is ___.

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lower cost, sustainable

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levels of promotion of herbal medicine:

botika sa paso

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home level

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levels of promotion of herbal medicine:

community based processing; botika sa barangay

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community level

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levels of promotion of herbal medicine:

mass production of herbal tablets in the following areas or factories
(Cotabato, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Davao, Herbafarm (UP))

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industrial level

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Ayurvedic medicine, Chiropractic, Homeopathic medicine , Native American Medicine, Naturopathic medicine, TCM

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alternative health care system

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Meditation, Hypnosis, Guided Imagery, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy , Art Therapy, Prayer
and Mental Healing

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mind body interventions

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Herbal Therapies, Special Diets , Orthomolecular medicine, Individual biological therapies

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biological based therapies

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Massage, Feldenkrais, Alexander Method

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manipulative and body based methods

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Qigong, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Magnet therapy

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energy therapies

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external pernicious influences

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environment

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* excessive or insufficient over a long period * arise suddenly with great force
emotions
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* diet * physical activity * sexual activity
way of life
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emotion associated with the liver
anger
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emotion associated with the kidneys
fear
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emotion associated with the heart
joy
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emotion associated with the lungs
sadness
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emotion associated with the spleen
worry
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is the natural order of the universe, the foundation of all things, mother of changes, the root of life & death.
the law of yin and yang
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* “sunny side of the hill” * male * light * sun * heaven, high tide * active * hot, dry, fast, light * loud, hard, expansion * ascending, hollow * outside, reddish complexion * Large, muscular body * High BP
YANG
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* “shady side of the hill” * female * darkness * moon * earth, low tide * passive * cold, wet, slow, heavy * quiet, soft, contraction * descending, dense/solid * Inside, pale complexion * Small, weak body * Low BP
YIN
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Organs that take energy from the exterior and transform it into human energy Constantly filling and emptying, transforming, separating and excreting products of food
YANG
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Organs that control, circulate and purify the blood Store the substances resulting from the process of transformation carried out by the Yang organs
YIN
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- upper half - external - functional aspect - mental emotional energy - functions
YANG
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- lower half - internal - nutritive aspect - blood, matter - form, structure
YIN
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In the body, “Chi “or “Qi” (life giving energy) circulates along superficial channels called ___
meridians
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LUNG (LU) SPLEEN (SP) HEART (HT)
YIN MERIDIANS
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LARGE INTESTINE (LI) STOMACH (ST) SMALL INTESTINE (SI)
YANG MERIDIANS
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KIDNEY (KI) LIVER (LR) PERICARDIUM (PC)
YIN MERIDIANS
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URINARY BLADDER (BL) GALL BLADDER (GB) TRIPLE ENERGIZER (TE)
YANG MERIDIANS
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* The body is electrical in nature with its own (+) and (-) poles. * Sore points means energy leaks. * Pressure on the points (meridians) closes energy leaks.
bioelectric theory
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Pressure activates sensory nerves to send message to the brain to release endorphins.
endorphin theory
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a theory that explains how non-painful sensations can reduce painful sensations
gate control theory
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application of needle in certain points
acupuncture
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application of pressure to different body meridians/ pressure points
acupressure
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what hand technique is used? for all body parts
rubbing, pressing, rotating
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what hand technique is used? back, shoulders, waist, extremities
rolling
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what hand technique is used? neck, shoulders, underarms, extremities
grasping
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what hand technique is used? head, face
wiping
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what hand technique is used? face, abdomen, areas around swelling
kneading
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what hand technique is used? back
tapping or chopping palm on palm
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what hand technique is used? back and extremities
pinching
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what hand technique is used? back of the thigh
thumb on thumb
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what hand technique is used? thigh
alternate thumb
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what hand technique is used? thigh and back
base of the palm
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duration of acupressure
1-5 mins or 60-300 counts
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frequency of acupressure in severe or chronic cases
1st week - everyday 2nd week - 2-3x 3rd week - PRN
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frequency of acupressure on acute cases
every 4 hours
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C/I of acupressure
pregnancy, heart disease, full or empty stomach
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foods to avoid during acupressure
acidic food, sour/hot sauces, shellfish
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bathing after acupressure should be done after ___ hours
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acupressure point elbow & arm pain, itchiness, abdominal pain, LBM, fever, HPN
LI 11 - BACK OF ARM
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acupressure point stuffy or runny nose, nose bleeding
LI 20 - SIDE OF NOSTRILS
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acupressure point cough, asthma, stiff neck, sore throat, weakness of the wrist
Lung 7 - side of wrist (ulnar)
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acupressure point epilepsy, convulsion among infants, loss of consciousness
GV 26 - philtrum
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acupressure point menstrual diseases, dysuria, gas pain, paralysis and pain of the legs
SP6 - front of lower leg
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* For headache, migraine, eye blurriness or fatigue, low energy, and cold/flu symptoms. * Located by feeling the mastoid (ear) bone and following the groove back to where the neck muscles attach to the skull
Gallbladder 20 (GB20)
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* For stress, headaches, toothaches, facial pain and neck pain. However, it can induce labor and must not be used during pregnancy. * Located on the highest spot of the muscle when the thumb and index fingers are brought close together.
Large Intestine 4 (LI4)
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acupressure point For stress, low back pain, high blood pressure, limb pain, insomnia, and emotional upset
Liver 3 - top of foot, aligned with big toe
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acupressure point Useful for fatigue and depression as well as knee pain and gastrointestinal discomfort
Stomach 36 (ST36) - below the knee, outer portion of leg
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draining areas of congestion and excess energy
ventussa
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duration of ventussa
10-15 mins
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for abdominal pain, asthma, headache, rheumatism, lumbar pain, scapulo-humeral neuralgia
ventussa
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C/I of ventussa
appendicitis, bath within the day
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treats and prevents disease using “moxawool” in the form of a cone or stick
moxibustion
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1. generate smooth flow of Qi 2. promote blood circulation 3. treat diseases caused by cold-dampness
moxibustion
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“energy”, “vital energy”, “life force”
Qi
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“energy cultivation” or “energy development”
Qi Gong
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The art of promoting the Jing, Qi, and Shen through calming the mind, breath control, physical movements, and stances
Qi Gong
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frequency of Qi Gong
each exercise 3x, once or twice a day
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an ancient healing technique involving the placement of hands into the body in order to channel energy
reiki
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Universal Spiritual Wisdom
rei
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Life Force Energy
Ki
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The art and science of the sense of smell whereby essential aromatic oils are combined and then applied to the body in the form of treatment
aromatherapy
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A discipline of the healing arts concerned with the pathogenesis, diagnosis, therapy, and prophylaxis of functional disturbances, pathomechanical states, pain syndromes , and neurophysiological effects related to the static and dynamics of the locomotor system, especially of the spine and pelvis
chiropractic
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A method wherein the superficial soft parts of the body are rubbed, stroked, kneaded, or tapped for remedial, aesthetic, hygienic, or limited therapeutic purposes
massage
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The use of food as medicine and to improve health by enhancing the nutritional value of food components that reduces the risk of disease. It is synonymous with nutritional healing
nutritional therapy
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A holistic approach of healing that follows the principle of balancing energy
pranic healing
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The application of the therapeutic pressure on the body’s reflex points to enhance the body’s natural healing mechanisms and balance body functions. It is based on the principle that internal glands and organs can be influenced by properly applying pressure to the corresponding reflex area on the body
reflexology

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