Chapter 4 Flashcards
self-test
Homeo/path/ic literally means:
like or same/as disease/refers
Complimentary or alternative medicine is now referred to as:
integrated medicine
biofeedback is a type of _____ therapy
psychosomatic
Aromatherapy uses which principle?
olfactory stimulation
Placebo effect therapy uses the principle of:
suggestion and believability
Therapeutic touch therapy is classified as what type of medicine?
alternative
Massage and reflexology are examples of:
integrated medicine
Acu/puncture literally means:
needle puncture
Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross is best known for:
The stages of Death and Dying
Holistic therapies stress the importance of:
self-care and illness prevention
Which of these treatment would commonly be labelled “orthodox or conventional” medicine?
chemotherapy
Which oil might an aromatherapist use to attempt to ease a client’s joint pain?
Juniper
What does Reiki mean in Japanese?
Universal vital force
Which of these is one of Kubler-Ross’ stages of death?
Bargaining
Which of these body parts is commonly massaged by practitioners of reflexology?
Hand
Folk remedies are based on:
charms
Acupuncture has had mainstream appeal in the U.S. since:
1970s
Who is considered the founder of osteopathy?
Andrew Taylor Still
Who is considered the founder of homeopathy?
Samuel Hahnemann
Who is considered the founder of chiropractics?
Danial David Palmer
Any therapy that relies on the body’s own healing powers is considered:
Natural
All hypnosis techniques promote a relaxed state and what type of brain wave activity?
alpha
Small acupuncture needles are used to treat which area of the body?
ears
What type of medicine has ancient origins, strong cultural ties and trained healers?
traditional
Acupuncture needles are used in combination with which of these during treatment?
electrical current
What treats the body using principles similar to acupuncture and acupressure?
reflexology
What physicians administer small doses of similar disease substances to allegedly stimulate the natural body response of immunity?
homeopathic
What physicians use antagonistic substances to attach to disease organisms or illness?
allopathic
What is the manipulation of the body’s soft tissues by stroking, rubbing, kneading and tapping?
massage
Which type of medicine uses vitamin therapy, herbal remedies and chiropractic care?
natural
Which type of medicine emphasizes self-care and illness prevention?
holisitic
Acupuncture may be used during surgery for:
anesthesia
“Hypnosis” literally means:
sleep/condition
“Placebo” literally means:
shall please
A self-suggestions technique which assists patients in controlling stress is:
biofeedback
What is the basis of Chinese traditional medicine?
balance within the body
“Reflexology” literally means:
again/bends/of/procedure of
Which of these individuals promoted a holistic healing approach to medicine?
Andrew Weil
Aromatherapy is thought to have its effects on which part of the brain?
limbic system
Aromatherapy oils are:
inhaled, applied during massage, used with baths
