Ch. 22 Complementary Wellness Therapies Flashcards
What are the 5 domains of CAM?
- While medical system (homeopathic, naturopathic, TCM, Ayurvedic)
- Mind-body medicine (meditation, hypnotherapy, biofeedback)
- Biologically based practices (aromatherapy, herbs, specialty foods)
- Manipulative and body-based practices (chiropractic, osteopathy, massage)
- Energy medicine (Reiki, qi qong, healing touch, gemstone therapy, flower essence)
Mental clarity and emotional balance. Has a citrus-floral scent from bitter orange. In ancient times highly regarded by Egyptians for healing properties.
Neroli
Uplifting, relaxes mind, calm, migraines, mental weariness. Analgesic, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, deodorant, digestive,fungicidal, lipolytic, stimulant and stomachic substance
Coriander Seed
Mentally refreshing and emotionally balancing. Nervous problems, soothes aches and pains and helps clear and tone skin
Pettigrain
Relieving anxiety and fear, menstrual related problems (pms/cramps) helps with insomnia
Clary Sage
What is a Kirlian Camera and what does it do?
Invented in 1930’s by a Russian couple, Semyon and Valintina Kirlian. Are used to photograph the colors of the aura so that people without psychic vision can see the energy of the chakras made visible.
Name the 4 bodies of energy management and describe briefly what they are
- Physical: sensory intelligence-CNS & PNS (5 senses), basic instincts such as fight or flight and gut feelings are controlled here.
- Mental: cognitive intelligence-cognitive refers to rational, concrete mind and each individual’s ability to gather and access information. Information is stored in memory and becomes the individuals programmed belief system and perception of life.
- Emotional: feeling intelligence-the emotional body includes a person’s receptive, subconscious nature, which allows one to have feelings. This is why we feel drawn to some things and repelled by others. Feelings connect us to others with empathy and guided us along our path.
- Spirit/energy: Intuitive intelligence-intuition provides the ability to connect to the collective unconscious, beyond the programmed mind to where “ah-ha” moment, intuitive insights come from.
What is leaky aura syndrome?
A condition in which the aura has developed “energy gaps” from years of leaving bits and pieces of energy behind. This leaves a person open to absorbing other energies indiscriminately, resulting in feeling exhausted.
What are the 4 areas of balancing the body, mind, and spirit?
- Physical
- Mental
- Emotional
- Spirit Bodies
What does the word chakra mean? What it the origin of the word?
Dating back nearly 2,600 years, the word chakra comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “Wheel of light.”
White Chestnut (Boch Flower Essence)
Reduces mental chatter to provide peace and clarity of mind
Walnut (Bach Flower Essence)
Helps set boundaries and provides protection from outside sources
Larch (Bach Flower Essence)
Improves self-esteem and confidence
Rock Water (Bach Flower Essence)
Helps let go of unattainable standards set for yourself and others
*Vervain (Bach Flower Essence)
*Finds middle ground for those who tend to go to extremes