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Chapter 23 - Alternative Medicine Flashcards

1
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what does holistic mean in vet med

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the whole animal

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a holistic diet is whole, _______ ingredients in a balanced ration and also includes a _____ water source

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natural
healthy

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Nutrition is an important way to _______ health of patients

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influence

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Nutrition is the _______ of achieving a state of ideal health

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foundation

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two concerns with large animals and a holistic diet

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Sources of good-quality hay and grain

Supplementation to balance minerals and vitamins

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a cooked diet is more “______”

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natural

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three benefits to a raw diet

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Contains enzymes

More highly digestible

Contains more unspoiled nutrients

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what kind of contamination is a concern with raw diets

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bacterial

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raw meat contains _______ and is truly what nature intended

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enzymes

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10
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non cooked bones ______ easily

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splinter

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11
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alternative way to feed bones

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ground up or as a calcium powder

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vegetables in a diet should be lightly ______, to break down the plants _______ ______

A

steamed
cell walls

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13
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two kinds of beneficial supplements for the GI tract

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probiotics and digestive enzymes

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14
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addition of plain _______ is a simply way to help balance the GI tract

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yogurt

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15
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there is no “_____” diet for every animal

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best

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16
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holistic medicine is an ______ approach

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individual

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17
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two relationships assessed in holistic medicine

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patient and caretaker

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18
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what are nutraceuticals

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nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical alternative

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19
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nutritional supplements are not

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herbs

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20
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nutritional supplements are not approved for use as ______ and are not regulated by the _______

A

drugs
FDA

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21
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nutritional supplements convey therapeutic _______ to the patient

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benefit

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22
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three examples of joint supplements

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shark cartilage
glucosamine
Omega 3 fatty acids

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23
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supplement for liver health

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SAM-E

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24
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supplement for bladder health

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cranberry extract

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when should animals get glandulars, cell therapy and glandular like products
If the animal has a dysfunctional organ or gland
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glandulars, cell therpay and glandular like product supplements make use of _______ ________ to supply nutrients - and two examples of this
animal products steroids enzymes
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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
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organ supplements are given as _______ and _______ - and two examples of this
powders and wafers thyroid, pancreatic
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three kinds of herbal medicine
western chinese ayurvedic
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most ancient of known medicines
Herbal medicine
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herbal medicine is the ________ of modern medicine
foundation
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Herbal medicine consists of using ______ materials to treat patients
plant
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six examples of plant materials to treat patients
Flowers stems leaves bark seeds roots
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herbal medicine is not proven safe in _____
pregnancy
35
some herbal medicine are toxic to ______
cats
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herbs are regulated as ______ in the US
food
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even today, about ______% of our drugs are derived from a plant source
20%
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extracts are made by concentrating herbs in ______ or _______
alcohol or glycerin
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five examples of western herb products
Ginseng St. John’s Wart Thistle Cranberry Elm
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beware of combo herb formulas because the exact ______ of each herb in unknown
dose
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do not use herbals and medications that have the same ______
effect
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administration of herbs is best on what kind of a stomach
empty stomach
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herbs can also be given in a small amount of ______
water
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what does TCM stand for
Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Four examples of Chinese herbs
Ginger Ephedra Red Peony Yunnan Paiyao
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which herbs are used in diagnosis and treatment
chinese herbs
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when using herbs, it is important that all herbs come from ______ source to ensure _______ control
quality quality
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practitioner using Chinese herbs should undertake _______ _______
formal training
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seven examples of ayurveda herbs
Cinnamon licorice tumeric shatavari neem ashwagandha boswellia
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ayurveda herbs emphasize _______ and ______, not just treatment of diseases
health and wellness
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five elements included in ayurveda herb treatment
Herbal prescription diet massage exercise meditation
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Ayurvedic herbs tend to come in ________ with multiple ingredients
formulas
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Therapeutic use of Volatile Essential Oils to obtain physiologic or psychological effect
aromatherapy
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essential oils are extracts from _______
plants
55
most popular essential oil
lavender
56
two applications of essential oils
topical or in massage oil inhaled as a mist or a smoke
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homeopathy is a system of medicine based on the principle that "_______ _______ _______"
Like cures Like
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homeopathy restores ________ to the body
homeostatsis
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In homeopathy, Extremely _________ versions of herbs and other substances that cause the same symptoms will actually treat the illness
diluted
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in homeopathic med, the lower the dilution, the ______ the medicine
stronger
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what does the RESCUE Remedy treat
stress anxiety trauma
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Diagnostic system using manual muscle testing for neurologic assessment
applied kinesiology
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with applied kinesiology, what is it called when it is believed that Neuro info is transferred electronically through touch.
manual muscle testing
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Technique of piercing skin with a needle at specific, predetermined points
acupuncture
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five ways to also stimulate acupuncture points
Injection of fluid Laser Ultrasound Surgically implanted material Electrical stimulation
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acupuncture points are connected by pathways called
meridians or channels
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In acupuncture, energy circulates through the meridian every ______ hours
24
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In acupuncture, blockage of energy circulation results in ________ or ________
dysfunction or disease
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In acupuncture, Stagnant energy manifests as _______ or _______
Pain or Swelling
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In acupuncture, Deficient energy manifests as _______ or _______
atrophy or weakness
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in acupuncture, you must _______ or _______ energy levels at acupuncture points to facilitate healing
stimulate or sedate
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acupuncture theory: Close pain impulses to brain
gate theory
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acupuncture theory: Release endorphins (Therapy laser)
Endogenous Opioid theory
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acupuncture theory: Effect/relax neuromuscular nerves
Autonomic Nervous System input theory
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acupuncture theory: Systemic release of hormones
Humoral theory
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acupuncture theory: Block electrical impulses that carry pain
Bioelectric theory
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seven treatments by acupuncature
Musculoskeletal Neurological Cardiovascular Respiratory Gastrointestinal Reproductive Dermatological
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what does VSMT stand for
Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy
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two tech roles in chiropractic
restraint stabilizing the area getting adjusted
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what is the triad that chiropractic helps
mobility pain tension

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