247. Integrative Medicine

Question 1

Traditional v. Conventional vs. Alternative v. complementary v. Functional Medicine

Answer 1

T: Indigenous to cultures >2500 yrs ago
C: Mainstream
A: replacing mainstream practices (herbs over vaccine)
C: using alternative alongside conventional
F: optimal body function

Question 2

What is integrative medicine? What are the guiding principles?

Answer 2

IM: licensed, conventionally trained providers with additional training in healing-oriented, evidence based medicine that COMBINES conventional and alternative medicine therapies

GP: involve pt in own health (motivational interviewing), compassion/caring, entertain non-conventional approaches, scientifically evaluate all tx, address ALL aspects of pt life

Question 3

What are the main challenges to alternative medicine (4)

Answer 3

1. too many routes of administration
2. inconsistent quality
3. unknown effective dose
4. costs

EATING HEALTHY ALWAYS BETTER

Question 4

Most effective Integrative tx to knee OA

Answer 4

Weight Loss, Exercise
Pt Education
NSAIDS (celecoxib)
Glucosamine/Chondroitin
PC6 Acupressure for Nausea
Looking at nature/healing environment
Total Knee Replacement (surgery)