health 1 Flashcards

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covers the quality and safety

of different products like food, drugs,

cosmetics, and devices. The policy also

promotes the protection of citizens against

hazardous substances that may be in sale.

Hence, proper labelling and fair packaging shall

be required for all the products being sold.

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consumer act

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Otherwise known as R.A. No. 7394, promulgated on July 15, 1992.It is a law that protects the interest of the consumer, promotes general welfare, and establishes standards of conduct for business and industry.

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consumer act of the philippines

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THIS RIGHT GUARANTEE SURVIVAL, ADEQUATE FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER.
HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION. AND SANITATION

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right to basic needs

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THE RIGHT TO BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE MARKETING OF GOODS OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES THAT ARE HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH AND LIFE.

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right to safety

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THIS IS THE RIGHT TO BE PROTECTED AGAINST DISHONEST OR MISLEADING ADVERTISING OR LABELING AND THE RIGHT TO BE GIVEN THE FACTS AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE.

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right to information

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THIS IS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE PRODUCTS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES WITH AN ASSURANCE OF SATISFACTORILY QUALITY

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right to choose

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THIS IS THE RIGHT TO EXPRESS CONSUMER INTERESTS IN THE MAKING AND EXECUTION OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES.

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right to representation

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THIS IS THE RIGHT TO BE COMPENSATED FOR MISREPRESENTATION, SHODDY GOODS, OR UNSATISFACTORY SERVICES.

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write to redress

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THIS IS THE RIGHT TO ACQUIRE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE AN INFORMED CUSTOMER.

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right to consumer education

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THIS IS THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS NEITHER THREATENING NOR DANGEROUS AND WHICH PERMITS A LIFE OF DIGNITY AND WELL-BEING.

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right to a healthy environment

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In our country, Republic Act No. 8423 or the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 (TAMA) provisioned the creation of the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Healthcare (PITAHC), which works closely with the Department of Health. This PITAHC is also the law-making body with regards to the effective use of traditional and alternative medicine.

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traditional and alternative medicine act

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is availed and integrated together with traditional medicine. On the other hand, alternative medicine is offered in place of traditional medicine.

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complementary medicine

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as defined by the World health Organization is “the sum total of the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures, whether explicable or not, used in the maintenance of health as well as in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness.

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traditional medicine

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the use of substances found in nature such as herbs, foods, and vitamins to strengthen, heal, and balance the body is considered biologically based practice.

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biology-based practices

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15
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uses magnetic fields or biofields in belief that energy fields may enter various points in the body.

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energy medicine

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16
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  • are bodily-kinesthetic in nature and are concerned with movement therapy.
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manipulative and body-based practices

17
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uses mental exercises in belief that the brain is central to the health of an individual

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mind body medicine

18
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  • is a complete system of natural healthcare that believes the body has the knowledge to heal itself. It is a mixture of natural remedies that may include herbs, air, water, and sunlight, hydropath, diet and exercise.
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naturopathy

19
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plants that can be used in promoting our health as well as contribute as being an alternative means other than regular medicine.

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medicinal plants

20
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for skin fungal infections such as, jock itch insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies, and itchiness

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akapulko/ringworm bush

21
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for lowering blood sugar levels; diabetes

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ampalaya

22
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for reduces cholesterol in the blood hence helps control blood pressure

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bawang

23
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as antiseptic- for cleaning wounds; Astringent

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bayabas

24
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antiseptic- for cleaning wounds; Asthma

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lagundi

25
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anti-helminthic; eliminates intestinal parasites

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niyog-niyogan

26
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treating kidney stones; As diuretic

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sambong

27
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Stomach pains; Gastroenteritis; Diarrhea

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tsaang gubat

28
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Treating arthritis and gout

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pansit pansitan

29
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As analgesic to relive body aches and muscle pain due to rheumatism or gout

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yerba buena

30
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is one of the better-known alternative healing therapies. long thin needles are inserted into the subcutaneous connective tissue at these very specific points which in turn helps balance, slow down or stimulate certain energies and thus provide healing.

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acupuncture

31
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is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation, and well-being, and as a type of deep tissue massage.

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ventosa cupping massage therapy

32
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one of the popular types of massage that involves applying different amounts of pressure to the feet, hands, and ears.
It is based on a theory that these body parts are connected to certain organs and body systems. People who practice this technique are called reflexologists.

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reflexology

33
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it is often called acupuncture without the needles. This involves the application of manual pressure (usually with the fingertips) to specific points on the body. It was found to be effective in reducing pain intensity, help to ease nausea and vomiting.

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acupressure

34
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a treatment of a medical condition through changes in diet by adjusting quantity, quality and methods of nutrient intake.

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nutrition therapy