Chapter 32: Therapies

Question 1

allopathic medicine

Answer 1

conventional western medicine, generally less effective at fixing stress induced illness

Question 2

complimentary therapies

Answer 2

used in addition to conventional treatment, include; exercise, massage, prayer

Question 3

alternative therapies

Answer 3

may include same interventions as complimentary therapies but become the primary treatment, replacing allopathic medical care

Question 4

integrative health care

Answer 4

emphasizes the importance of relationship between patient and health care practitioner

Question 5

holistic medicine

Answer 5

mind, spirit, and body medicine

Question 6

cognitive skills

Answer 6

include focusing, passivity, and receptivity

Question 7

progressive relaxation

Answer 7

teaches individual how to effectively relax and release tension in the body

Question 8

passive relaxation

Answer 8

still the mind and body intentionally without the need to tighten and relax any particular body part

Question 9

meditation

Answer 9

activity that limits stimulus input by directing attention to a single unchanging or repetitive stimulus, person is able to become more aware of ones self

Question 10

four components of meditation

Answer 10

1. quiet space 2. comfortable position 3. receptive attitude 4. focus of attention

Question 11

imagery

Answer 11

visualization is a mind body therapy that uses the mind to create mental images

Question 12

bio feed back

Answer 12

mind body technique that uses instruments to teach self regulation and voluntary self control over specific physiological responses

Question 13

traditional Chinese medicine

Answer 13

yin and yang, meditation, etc.; views health as life and balance which manifests as complexion and hair, and emotional balance

Question 14

yin and yang

Answer 14

opposing yet complimentary phenomenon,

Question 15

moxibustion

Answer 15

burning of dried herbs that have healing properties

Question 16

cupping

Answer 16

warm bowels suctioned to skin