Chapter 10: Alternative Medical Systems: Naturopathic and Homeopathic Medicine

Question 1

Founder of Naturopathic

Answer 1

Dr. Benedict Lust

Question 2

Naturopathic

Answer 2

holistic, whole body health care system based on the belief that the body has the potential to heal itself and that the physician’s role is to support the body’s efforts.

Question 3

Where do the philosophical roots of naturopathic medicine stem from

Answer 3

Hippocrates-Greece

Question 4

Vis medicatrix naturae

Answer 4

-Latin for healing power of nature
-mantra for present-day naturopathic medicine

Question 5

True or false: Rather than scientific medicines, changing the environment (nature) was believed to be the real cure for diseases by these early pioneers of natural healing methods

Answer 5

true

Question 6

What did Dr. Lust cure himself of

Answer 6

tuberculosis by natural means, using hydrotherapy

Question 7

What did Dr.Lust found

Answer 7

the American Naturopathic Association

Question 8

When did naturopathic medicine gain in appeal

Answer 8

1970s to 1980s

Question 9

What are the five major beliefs of naturopathy

Answer 9

1. Disease is a natural part of nature
   - disease is viewed as a natural part of nature and is caused by a violation of nature’s laws
   -when healthy functioning is disturbed, the naturopathic belief is that disease will result in humans just as it does in the plant and animal kingdoms

2.Promote health and prevent disease
-Prevention of disease is another major belief in naturopathy. Naturopathic practitioners or physicians work on promoting health to prevent disease.11 They encourage patients to be responsible for their own health by living healthy lifestyles.

3. The body will heal itself
   -body is its own best healer and knows what it needs to get well or heal itself.
   -symptoms are viewed as the body trying to purify itself
   -In naturopathy, the cause of the symptoms (problem) is investigated and diagnosed before treatment is prescribed, which would include treating the patient in a holistic and natural fashion
4. Germs are not the major cause of disease
   - They do not believe that pathogens or germs are the main cause of disease. They believe that disease is caused by several other phenomena that could include the actions of “toxins” food allergies; dietary sugar, fat, and gluten; inadequate vitamin and mineral intake; vertebral misalignments; imbalances of qi energy; and a few others.
   -all chronic (long-lasting) diseases are viewed as the result of continued suppression of the same acute diseases or from self-initiated attempts at body cleansing.
5. First, do no harm
   - naturopathic physician uses methods and substances that are as nontoxic and noninvasive as possible.

Question 10

True or False: naturopathic doctors use radiology for diagnostic purposes

Answer 10

False: they do not

Question 11

ectomorph

Answer 11

long and lean

Question 12

mesomorph

Answer 12

muscular and perhaps stocky

Question 13

endomorph

Answer 13

soft and round

Question 14

Blue-eyed type

Answer 14

Supposedly have increased risk for upper respiratory, digestive tract, urogenital tract, lymphatic tissue, joint, kidney, and adrenal gland imbalances.

Question 15

Mixed eye type

Answer 15

Has discolorations (usually light brown) on top of a blue background. Supposedly has increased risk for liver-related problems, digestive tract problems, and allergies.

Question 16

Brown-eyed type

Answer 16

Supposedly predisposed to blood disorders and imbalances of minerals. Cautioned to pay attention to the circulatory system, liver, bone marrow, spleen, digestive system, and endocrine glands.

Question 17

Scurf Rim or Ring of purpose

Answer 17

is a dark band around the iris. This may indicate that the skin is not functioning properly (perhaps does not easily sweat).

Question 18

Stress rings or rings of freedom

Answer 18

ook like growth rings on a tree. They may indicate neuromuscular tension and stress.

Question 19

Lipid ring or ring of determination

Answer 19

is a heavy white ring partially or completely covering the outer edge of the iris. This ring is mostly found in older people, and it may be indicative of arteriosclerosis and other cardiovascular problems. It may also indicate problems with the liver and thyroid and an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease.

Question 20

Lymphatic Rosary or Ring of Harmony

Answer 20

ooks like a tiny ring of clouds around the outer iris. People with this ring may have lymphatic congestion and swollen lymph nodes

Question 21

True or False: there is no scientific evidence that iridology should be used for diagnostic purposes

Answer 21

true

Question 22

Mineral analysis

Answer 22

-may analyze hair for trace mineral content

Question 23

Bioresonance

Answer 23

-the practice of using an electronic device to measure the bodys electromagnetic radiation and electric currents
-The theory is that damaged organs and cancer cells emit electromagnetic oscillations that are different from healthy cells and that a Bioresonance device can detect this information

Question 24

Kirlian Photography Diagnosis

Answer 24

-colourful photographs of images surrounding the body and within the body are made after applying high-frequency electrical currents to a patient’s body

Question 25

True or false: naturopaths believe that the key to successful treatment is in balancing four major body

Answer 25

true

Question 26

What are the four major body systems

Answer 26

the immune system, the elimination (or detoxification) system, the nervous system, and the hormonal system

Question 27

hydrotherapy

Answer 27

the treatment of physical disability, injury, or illness by immersion of all or part of the body in water to facilitate movement, promote wound healing, and relieve pain. It is usually done under the supervision of a trained therapist

Question 28

Three main categories of naturopathic practitioners

Answer 28

1. Traditional naturopath
   2.Healthcare providers
2. Naturopathic physician

Question 29

Traditional naturopath

Answer 29

-The traditional naturopath does not have a university undergraduate or higher education degree.
-can obtain training through distance learning (correspondence or Internet courses).
-They may not prescribe drugs, X-rays, or surgery.
The programs are not accredited by organizations recognized for accreditation purposes by the U.S. Department of Education and are not subject to licensing.

Question 30

Healthcare providers

Answer 30

The second category is composed of medical doctors, osteopathic doctors, chiropractors, and nurses who pursued additional training in naturopathic treatment modalities.9

Question 31

Naturopathic physician

Answer 31

-training is similar to the trining of the medical doctor
-3 years of premedical sciences as prerequisites

Question 32

How many universities in the united states and canada offer a ND or doctor of naturopathic medicine

Answer 32

5 united states
2 canadian

Question 33

True or False: the NCCIH has reported that both naturopathy and traditional Chinese medicine were effective for treating temporomandibular disorders in woman

Answer 33

true

Question 34

True or false: naturopathy is cost-effective

Answer 34

true

Question 35

homeo and pathos

Answer 35

homeo= similar
pathos= suffering and disease

Question 36

Homeopathy

Answer 36

holistic and natural system of healing that aims to prevent illness as well as treat it
-based on the idea that like cures like

Question 37

Three essential principles of homeopathy

Answer 37

1. the principle of similars: like cures like
   2.the principle of infinitesimal dose: the more diluted the doe, the more potent its curative efffects
2. the principle of specificity of the individual: if the remedy is to cure, it must match the symptom profile of the patient

Question 38

Homeopathic treatments

Answer 38

minute (diluted) remedies made from animal, vegetable, and mineral substances.

Question 39

True or false: believe that the energy or vibrational pattern from a homeopathic substance that is contained in the solution stimulates healing by activating the vital force, first identified by Hahnemann.

Answer 39

true

Question 40

What does the NCCIH think of the safety of homeopathic remedies

Answer 40

generally considered safe and unlikely to cause severe side effects

Question 41

Five essential steps to prescribe a remedy for homeopaths

Answer 41

note the symptoms; look up the symptoms; decide which remedy is appropriate; decide the dosage, and how often and when to repeat it; and evaluate the results

Question 42

What is an important principle of homeopathy

Answer 42

the whole person should be studied—their temperament, personality, and emotional and physical responses—before prescribing a homeopathic remedy

Question 43

Approximately how many adults use homeopathy in the united states

Answer 43

3.9 million

Question 44

True or False: NCCIH believes that very little evidence has been demonstrated that supports homeopathy as an effective treatment for any specific condition.

Answer 44

true

Question 45

true or false: currently there are no uniform liscensing or professional standards in the united states for homeopaths

Answer 45

true