ch 4: alternative therapies Flashcards
what is the dietary supplement health and education 1994 act (DSHEA)?
dietary supplements must be labeled
why is the use of CAM therapy increasing?
- less expensive
- leave fewer side effects
- more accessible
- increase in spirituality
- personal growth
- environmentalism
- preventative health care
what % of adults use complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) to either augment or replace traditional medical therapies?
40%
what are botanicals? herbs?
- additive substances that come from plants
- any plants that is used for culinary or medical purposes
what are some things used for herbal remedies?
- cinnamon
- echinacea
- garlic
- ginger
- ginkgo
- ginseng
- hawthorn
- milk thistle
- st. john’s wort
- turmeric
what are the uses of cinnamon? side effects? unique characteristics?
- treatment for bronchiolitis, GI problems, anorexia, and diabetes
- there is little evidence to prove anything though
- some have allergic reactions to cinnamon
- only take in doses of less than 6g a day for no longer than 6 weeks
- may decrease blood clotting
what are the uses of echinacea? side effects? unique characteristics?
- used for colds, flu, infections, and acne
- inconclusive evidence
- side effects include GI effect and allergic reactions bc of ragweed
what are the uses of garlic? side effects? unique characteristics?
- used to lower cholesterol, decrease blood pressure, reduce heart disease, and prevent stomach and colon cancer
- inconclusive evidence
- side effects include heartburn, upset stomach, body odor, and reduces blood clotting
what are the uses of ginger? side effects? unique characteristics?
- used for postoperative, pregnancy related, chemo therapy-related nausea, motion sickness, diarrhea, pain, swelling, stiffness of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- side effects are gas, bloating, heartburn, and nausea
what are the uses of ginkgo? side effects? unique characteristics?
- used for asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, tinnitus, alzheimer’s disease, decrease intermittent claudication, sexual dysfunction, and MS
- side effects include headache, nausea, GI upset, dizziness, allergic reactions leading to death, increase bleeding risk
- rats and mice given this develop tumors
what are the uses of ginseng? side effects? unique characteristics?
- used to boost the immune system, well being, stamina, erectile dysfunction, hep C, and menopausal symptoms
- long term use results in side effects including headache, GI problems, allergic reactions, breast tenderness, menstrual irregularities, and high blood pressure
- diabetics should be cautious while using this
what are the uses of hawthorn? side effects? unique characteristics?
- used for heart disease, digestive issues, and kidney disease
- side effects include headache, nausea, and dizziness
what are the uses of milk thistle? side effects? unique characteristics?
- used for cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, gallbladder disorders, elevated cholesterol, and insulin resistance
- side effects include upset stomach and allergic reaction
- diabetics should not take this
what are the uses of st. john’s wort? side effects? unique characteristics?
- used for mental disorders, nerve pain, malaria, sleep disorders, and wounds
- side effects include sensitivity to sunlight, anxiety, dry mouth, dizziness, GI problems, fatigue, headache, and sexual dysfunction
- can lead to serotonin syndrome if taken with antidepressants
what are the uses of tumeric? side effects? unique characteristics?
- used for heartburn, stomach ulcers, gallstones, inflammation, and cancer
- may cause diarrhea and nausea
- do not take if you are a person with a gallbladder disease
