35 - Alternative Medicine Flashcards
Holistic health
takes into account psychological, physical, spiritual and social needs.
Allopathic medicine
A system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery
separates the body to separate the spirit from scientific inquiry.
Complementary approach
Aligning with or contributing to and enhancing conventional medical treatments
Alternative approach
Used instead of a conventional medical treatment
Integrative medicine
Combination of best practices from conventional, complementary, and alternative approaches
Biofeedback
Involves the use of electronic instruments to provide information about neuromuscular activity
Therapeutic touch
Practitioner’s hands are placed on or close to a person’s body. The practitioner scans for areas of accumulated tensions and redirects these energies to bring back balance.
Chiropractic therapy
Correcting the body’s alignment and improving function through spinal manipulation, postural and exercise education, ergonomic training, nutrition consultation, and ultrasound and laser approaches
Traditional Chinese medicine
Yin/yang, qi, five elements
Naturopathic medicine
Integrative primary health care that provides individualized management of care through evidence-informed practice
Acupuncture
Stimulating acupoints by the insertion of special needles to modify the perception of pain or to treat or prevent disease
Cupping
Small glass cup is placed on acupuncture points and applied to the skin through a vacuum or suction technique to stimulate qi
Massage therapy
Manipulation and stimulation of pressure receptors in an effort to augment physical functioning and promote pain relief
Botanicals
Extracted from plants, animals, and microorganisms; active ingredients prepared in pills, powders, and creams
Should be examined for interaction with other prescribed or nonprescribed substances
