Complementary and alternative medicine Flashcards
what is complementary medicine
nontraditional approach used together with conventional medicine
what is alternative medicine
nontraditional approach used in place of conventional medicine
what is integrative medicine
coordinated pt-centered care between patients, providers, and institutions
what are reasons people use CAM
natural
easy access
perceived “hope”
dissatisfaction
adjunctive therapy
independence
cultural tradition
what percentage of people used CAM in 2012
33.2% of adults
11.6% of children aged 4-17
what is the most common indication for CAM use
pain
what are common complementary approaches in children
nonvitamin, nonmineral dietary supps
chiropractic, osteopathic manipulations
yoga, tai chi, qi gong
what did the 2017 national health interview survey find
yoga, meditations, and chiropractors increased in adults.
women more likely than men
18-44 yo age group used CAM the most
top dietary supplements used
fish oil, glucosamine or chondroitin, probiotics or prebiotics, melatonin, coenzyme q-10, echinacea, cranberry, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo biloba
popular supplements
turmeric/curcumin, vit C, D, K, B-complex, B-12, magnesium, calcium, zinc, multivitamin, probiotic, melatonin, apple cider vinegar, green tea, collagen, protein powders, coconut oil
common CAM practices
movement therapies - Feldenkrais, alexander techniques, pilates
traditional healers
what is manipulative and body-base practice
manipulation and/or movement of one or more body parts
focus on structures and systems of the body
mind and body medicine
enhance mind’s ability to affect physical functioning and promote health
focus on interactions among brain, mind, body, and behavior
what is energy medicine
biofield - affects energy that surround and penetrate body
bioelectromagnetic - uses electromagnetic fields
where was homeopathy developed
in germany
