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9) Complementary and Alternative Medicine Flashcards

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Give some examples of CAMs:

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Osteopathy
Aromatherapy
Herbal medicine
Acupuncture
Homeopathy
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What are some results from trials into homeopathy?

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No trials have proved how it works

But meta-analyses show positive results compared to placebo

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What effects does aromatherapy have on the body?

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Stimulate limbic system (release of serotonin and NA)
Immune system activated
Hypothalamic-pituitary axis activated

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What does NICE recommend acupuncture for?

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Tension headaches, migraines and back pain

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Give some examples of herbal medicine used in psychiatry:

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Gingko biloba - dementia
Passion flower - sedative
St John’s wort

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What can St John’s Wort be used for?

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Sadness
Helplessness
Anxiety

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What is the proposed mechanism of St John’s Wort?

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Enhances serotonin, NA and dopamine

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