Complementary and Alternative Therapies Flashcards
What are complementary Therapy?
therapies that are use din addition to convention treatment
What are alternative therapy?
therapies that replace allopathic therapy
what are allopathic therapy
conventional western medicine
CAM?
complementary and alternative therapy
integrative health care?
focus on optimal health of the whole person
Acupunture
needles or pressure along meridians to alter the body function or produce anaglesia
Homeopathic
administering doses of substance (remedies) that would produce symptoms of the disease state in a well person to ill clients to bring about healing
naturopathic
diet, exercise, environment and herbal remedies to promote natural healing
chriopratic medicine
spinal manipulation for healing
massage therapy
stretching and loosening muscles and connective tissue for relaxation and circulation
biofeedback
using technology to increase awareness of various neurological body responses to minimize extremes
Therapeutic Touch
using hands to help bring energy fields into balance
guided imagery/visualization
having the midn focus on images
healing intention
use caring, compassion, and empathy in the context of PRAYER to facilitate healing
breathe work
various breathing patterns to reduce stress and increase relaxation
humor
a coping mechanism to reduce tension and improve mood
mediation
a technique to clam the mind and body
simple touch
communicates presence, appreciation and acceptance
music therapy
provides distraction from pain, earphones improves concentration
therapeutic communication
allows clients to verbalize and become aware of emotions and fears in a safe, nonjudgmental environment
