Ch 35 Intergrative Care

Question 1

intergrative care

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CAM (complementary & alternative medicines)

Question 2

herbal medicine (botanicals) & also vitamins, minerals, & other natural products

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Natural Products

Question 3

megavitamin therapy, taking large amounts of vitamins, minerals & amino acids

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orthomolecular therapy

Question 4

improve mood & alleviate pain
antidepressants for mild-moderate
Do not take with SSRI
Also interacts with- birth control pills, antirejection transplant drug cyclosporine, Indivir & other HIV meds, Irintocan & other cancer meds & anticoagulants

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St. John’s wort

Question 5

used for memory
has anticoagulant effect
used caution with alcohol & other risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke

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Ginkgo biloba

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used to ease pain for rheumatism, sore throat, & menstrual discomfort, decrease hot flashes & alternative to hormone replacement therapy

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Black cohosh

Question 7

used in traditional ceremonial rites in Micronesian culture
used for anxiety, for analgesic & anesthetic properties

associated with dystonias & scaly, yellow skin when taken long term

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Kava

Question 8

used as an antianxiety agent & reported to have antidepressants & sedative properties

major drug interactions are other sedative-hypnotic agents

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Valerian

Question 9

used for sedative-hypnotic effects

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herbal teas

Question 10

built on theories that regard continuous interaction between mind & body

CBT, relaxation techniques, guided imagery, hypnosis, & support groups

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Mind-Body approaches

Question 11

reduce physical & emotional stress & promote wellness

accomplished by concentrating on slow deep breathing & focusing on calming thoughts

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Meditation

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method to both physically strengthen & emotionally relax people
variety of physical postures, meditation & breathing techniques

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Yoga

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involves placing needles into the skin at key points (meridians) to modulate the flow of qi
used in treatment of pain, substance withdrawal & certain emotional disturbances

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Acupuncture

Question 14

helps the pt. focus on an activity & in so doing usually breathes with the pt.
enhances relaxation

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Deep breathing exercises

Question 15

different form of imagery

1. behavioral rehearsal imagery
2. impromptu imagery
3. biologically based imagery
4. symbolic & metaphoric imagery

used to treating anxiety, pain, psychological trauma, & PTSD, childbirth & surgery

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Guided Imagery

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both state of awareness & an intervention

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Hypnotherapy

Question 17

focuses on the relationship between structure & function & the way that relationships affects the preservation & restoration of health, using manipulative therapy as a treatment tool

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chiropractic medicine (spinal manipulation)

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involves rubbing or moving skin
four basic techniques
1. effleurage (long, gliding strokes over the skin)
2. petrissage (kneading of the muscles to increase circulation)
3. vibration & percussion (fine brisk movements that stimulate circulation & relaxation)
4. friction (decreases with use of massage oil)

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Massage therapy

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uses small doses of specially prepared plant extracts, herbs, minerals & other materials to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms & healing process

contraindicated for advanced disease, cancer, STDs, conditions involving irreparable damage or brain damage due to stroke

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homeopathy

Question 20

use of essential oils for enhancing physical & mental well-being & healing

useful in pain relief, memory improvement, & wound healing

Rooty oils (patchouli & valerian)- calming, grounding & stabilizing
Floral oils (ylang-ylang & jasmine)- mood uplifting, relaxation & sensuality
Green herbaceous oils (lavender & chamomile)- balance, regulation & clarification

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aromatherapy

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healing is promoted by balancing the body’s energy

useful in relieving pain, premenstrual syndrome, depression, complications in premature babies & secondary infection to HIV, lowering BP, decreasing edema, easing abbdominal cramps & nausea, resolving fevers, & accelerating healing of fractures, wounds & infections

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therapeutic touch

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combines several energy therapies & based on the belief that the body is a complex energy system that can be influenced by another through that person’s intention for healing & well-being

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healing touch

Question 23

energy-based therapy in which that practitioner’s energy is connected to a universal source & is transferred to a recipient for physical or spiritual healing

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Reiki

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idea that negative emotions are the results of energy imbalances & block in the body

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Thought field therapy

Question 25

provides soothing relaxation & increase circulation

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Swedish massage

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uses fingers, thumbs, elbows, knees or feet

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shiatsu massage

Question 27

Awakening
Intentionality & focus
Commitment
Transformation
Attainment
Empowerment

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Stages of healing in traditional Chinese medicine