Complementary and alternative medicine

Question 1

Complementary

Answer 1

use of non mainstream approach to medicine alongside conventional medicine

Question 2

alternative

Answer 2

use of non mainstream medicine in place of conventional medicine

Question 3

brief history

Answer 3

19th century: both traditional and professional doctors
20th century: report on need for standardization of medicine
50s: back to alternative –> whole foods and dietary supplements
60s: new interest in natural healing
70s holistic health: used eastern practices

Question 4

Laws

Answer 4

CAM sometimes conflicts with laws

States now have licensing requirements for herbal practitioners

Question 5

FDA monitoring dietary supplements

Answer 5

Producer responsible for determining supplements are safe beforehand
FDA monitors safety after it’s on the market
A product can’t be sold as a supplement and marketed as a cure for specific disease or condition

Question 6

Traditional Folk medicine in FDA eyes

Answer 6

Seen as supplements, less regulation

Question 7

Local health departments

Answer 7

investigate unauthorized practice of medicine and healing as treatments

Question 8

What is healing often used for

Answer 8

pain usually