Complementary Therapies Flashcards
Complementary and alternative therapies are a group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of _______ medicine. When therapies are proven ______ and ______ they are often adopted into conventional medicine.
Conventional
Safe, Effective
______ therapies are therapies used in place of conventional medicine
Alternative
______ therapies are therapies used in conjunction with conventional medicine
Complementary
______ therapies combine treatments from conventional medicine with complementary and alternative therapies that have evidence of safety and effectiveness
Integrative
Techniques that enhance the minds ability to affect the physical body are called ______. Give examples of these therapies.
Mind-Body medicine
Relaxation therapy, meditation, prayer, imagery, journaling, art therapy, music therapy, dance
Practices that use substances found in nature for their impact on health and wellness are called ______ ______ practices. Give examples of these practices.
Biologically-based
Biofeedback, herbal therapy, dietary supplements, nutritional therapy, aromatherapy
Practices that are based on the manipulation and/or movement of one or more parts of the body is called ______ and ______ ______ practices. Name examples of these therapies.
Manipulation, Body Based
Massage, chiropractic therapy, yoga
Therapies that use that energy fields are called ______ therapies. Name examples of these therapies.
Energy
Therapeutic touch, Healing touch, Reiki, Practices using magnetic fields, alternating current, Direct current fields or pulsed fields
Herbal therapy is the use of individual herbs or combinations of herbs for ______ ______.
Therapeutic benefit
BIOMEDICAL HEALTHCARE MODEL Focus on treatment of symptoms using \_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_. Focus on physical body. \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ directs care. Focus on \_\_\_\_\_\_ states. Technologic, Invasive Increasing \_\_\_\_\_\_. Little focus in \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Medications, Surgery Health Care Provider Disease Cost Prevention
INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CARE MODEL Focus on \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_. Focus on self-healing of the body using \_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_. \_\_\_\_\_\_ directs care. Focus on health and wellness. Lower \_\_\_\_\_\_. Focus on \_\_\_\_\_\_. Noninvasive.
Mind Body Spirit Herbs, exercise, nutrition, stress management Individual Cost Prevention
A branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) responsible for scientific research on complementary and alternative therapies is the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). What is their mission.
- Explore complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science.
- Training complementary and alternative medicine researchers.
- Disseminate authoritative information to the public and professionals.
Define traditional medicine
Based on restoring and maintaining balance of vital energy (Qi). One of the worlds oldest, most complete medical systems.
Define allopathic
Allopathic is the same as biomedical medicine
____% of all prescription drugs are derived from trees, shrubs, or herbs. 80% of the worlds population still use herbal therapy as their _______ treatment. 16-18% of all _______ in the US use herbs.
30%
Primary
Adults
Define a dietary supplement
A product intended to supplement the diet for man to increase the total dietary intake (mineral, vitamin, herb, amino acid)
Herbal product labeling includes
Herb Manufacturer Description of how product affects body structure (can’t claim to cure) Recommended dosage Cautions Mandatory disclaimer (not evaluated by FDA, not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease)
What is herbal class 1?
Herbs that can be safely consumed when used appropriately
What is herbal class 2?
Herbs for which the ollowing use restrictions apply, unless otherwise directed by an expert qualified in the use of the described substance: For external use only, not to be used during pregnancy or nursing, or other specific use restrictions as noted
What is herbal class 3?
Herbs for which significant data exists to recommend the following labeling: To be used only under the supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance
HERBS VS SYNTHETIC DRUGS
- Toxicity
- SE
- Underlying cause or treat Sx
- Research/Testing
- Quality control
Herbs: 1. Less 2. Less 3. Correct underlying cause 4. Little research base 5. Questionable quality control
Synthetic: 1. More 2. More 3. Tx aimed at Sx control 4. Extensive testing and research 5. Standardized quality control
What is herbal class 4?
Herbs for which insuficient data are available for classification
What is ginkgo used for? SE?
Improve memory, Alzheimer’s Disease, intermittent claudication
Can increase risk of bleeding, Improves circulation
What is St. John’s wort used for?
Depression, anxiety, and/or sleep disorders.
This herb affects the way the body processes or breaks down many drugs.
What is Kava used for?
Anxiety, insomnia, menopausal Sx
Can cause liver damage
What is ginseng used for?
Energy, increased stamina, increased concentration, increase resistance to disease, helps w upset stomach
What is black cohosh used for?
Arthritis, muscle pain, menopause
What is echinacea used for?
Boost immune system, wound healing, arthritic pain
Hepatotoxicity for long term use
What is garlic used for?
Cholesterol, Heart disease, high blood pressure
Prevents blood clots
What is saw palmetto used for?
BPH Sx
What is valerian used for?
Insomnia, anxiety
What is aloe used for?
Sunburn, wound healing, constipation
Mind/Body control
Aromatherapy Biofeedback Guided imagery Hypnotherapy Meditation Qigong Tai Chi Yoga
Alternative systems
Acupuncture Ayurvedic medicine Homeopathy Naturopathic medicine Oriental medicine
Manual healing
Acupressure Chiropractics Massage therapy Reflexology Reiki Rolfing
