Chapter 23 - Alternative Medicine Flashcards
what does holistic mean in vet med
the whole animal
a holistic diet is whole, _______ ingredients in a balanced ration and also includes a _____ water source
natural
healthy
Nutrition is an important way to _______ health of patients
influence
Nutrition is the _______ of achieving a state of ideal health
foundation
two concerns with large animals and a holistic diet
Sources of good-quality hay and grain
Supplementation to balance minerals and vitamins
a cooked diet is more “______”
natural
three benefits to a raw diet
Contains enzymes
More highly digestible
Contains more unspoiled nutrients
what kind of contamination is a concern with raw diets
bacterial
raw meat contains _______ and is truly what nature intended
enzymes
non cooked bones ______ easily
splinter
alternative way to feed bones
ground up or as a calcium powder
vegetables in a diet should be lightly ______, to break down the plants _______ ______
steamed
cell walls
two kinds of beneficial supplements for the GI tract
probiotics and digestive enzymes
addition of plain _______ is a simply way to help balance the GI tract
yogurt
there is no “_____” diet for every animal
best
holistic medicine is an ______ approach
individual
two relationships assessed in holistic medicine
patient and caretaker
what are nutraceuticals
nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical alternative
nutritional supplements are not
herbs
nutritional supplements are not approved for use as ______ and are not regulated by the _______
drugs
FDA
nutritional supplements convey therapeutic _______ to the patient
benefit
three examples of joint supplements
shark cartilage
glucosamine
Omega 3 fatty acids
supplement for liver health
SAM-E
supplement for bladder health
cranberry extract
when should animals get glandulars, cell therapy and glandular like products
If the animal has a dysfunctional organ or gland
glandulars, cell therpay and glandular like product supplements make use of _______ ________ to supply nutrients - and two examples of this
animal products
steroids
enzymes
glandulars, cell therapy and glandular like product supplements provide sources of ______ _______/________ to assist in organ healing - and one example of this
whole tissue/organs
liver
organ supplements are given as _______ and _______ - and two examples of this
powders and wafers
thyroid, pancreatic
three kinds of herbal medicine
western
chinese
ayurvedic
most ancient of known medicines
Herbal medicine
herbal medicine is the ________ of modern medicine
foundation
Herbal medicine consists of using ______ materials to treat patients
plant
six examples of plant materials to treat patients
Flowers
stems
leaves
bark
seeds
roots
herbal medicine is not proven safe in _____
pregnancy
some herbal medicine are toxic to ______
cats
herbs are regulated as ______ in the US
food
even today, about ______% of our drugs are derived from a plant source
20%
extracts are made by concentrating herbs in ______ or _______
alcohol or glycerin
five examples of western herb products
Ginseng
St. John’s Wart
Thistle
Cranberry
Elm
beware of combo herb formulas because the exact ______ of each herb in unknown
dose
do not use herbals and medications that have the same ______
effect
administration of herbs is best on what kind of a stomach
empty stomach
herbs can also be given in a small amount of ______
water
what does TCM stand for
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Four examples of Chinese herbs
Ginger
Ephedra
Red Peony
Yunnan Paiyao
which herbs are used in diagnosis and treatment
chinese herbs
when using herbs, it is important that all herbs come from ______ source to ensure _______ control
quality
quality
practitioner using Chinese herbs should undertake _______ _______
formal training
seven examples of ayurveda herbs
Cinnamon
licorice
tumeric
shatavari
neem
ashwagandha
boswellia
ayurveda herbs emphasize _______ and ______, not just treatment of diseases
health and wellness
five elements included in ayurveda herb treatment
Herbal prescription
diet
massage
exercise
meditation
Ayurvedic herbs tend to come in ________ with multiple ingredients
formulas
Therapeutic use of Volatile Essential Oils to obtain physiologic or psychological effect
aromatherapy
essential oils are extracts from _______
plants
most popular essential oil
lavender
two applications of essential oils
topical or in massage oil
inhaled as a mist or a smoke
homeopathy is a system of medicine based on the principle that “_______ _______ _______”
Like cures Like
homeopathy restores ________ to the body
homeostatsis
In homeopathy, Extremely _________ versions of herbs and other substances that cause the same symptoms will actually treat the illness
diluted
in homeopathic med, the lower the dilution, the ______ the medicine
stronger
what does the RESCUE Remedy treat
stress
anxiety
trauma
Diagnostic system using manual muscle testing for neurologic assessment
applied kinesiology
with applied kinesiology, what is it called when it is believed that Neuro info is transferred electronically through touch.
manual muscle testing
Technique of piercing skin with a needle at specific, predetermined points
acupuncture
five ways to also stimulate acupuncture points
Injection of fluid
Laser
Ultrasound
Surgically implanted material
Electrical stimulation
acupuncture points are connected by pathways called
meridians or channels
In acupuncture, energy circulates through the meridian every ______ hours
24
In acupuncture, blockage of energy circulation results in ________ or ________
dysfunction or disease
In acupuncture, Stagnant energy manifests as _______ or _______
Pain or Swelling
In acupuncture, Deficient energy manifests as _______ or _______
atrophy or weakness
in acupuncture, you must _______ or _______ energy levels at acupuncture points to facilitate healing
stimulate or sedate
acupuncture theory:
Close pain impulses to brain
gate theory
acupuncture theory:
Release endorphins (Therapy laser)
Endogenous Opioid theory
acupuncture theory:
Effect/relax neuromuscular nerves
Autonomic Nervous System input theory
acupuncture theory:
Systemic release of hormones
Humoral theory
acupuncture theory:
Block electrical impulses that carry pain
Bioelectric theory
seven treatments by acupuncature
Musculoskeletal
Neurological
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Reproductive
Dermatological
what does VSMT stand for
Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy
two tech roles in chiropractic
restraint
stabilizing the area getting adjusted
what is the triad that chiropractic helps
mobility
pain
tension
