HEALTH

Question 1

includes the following: herbal preparations, food
supplements, massage therapy, and other medicines considered to complement
regular medicine.

They are not considered as standard medical practices by the experts in medicine;
thus, alternative medicine can just accompany but not replace the regular
medicines prescribed by medical specialists.

Answer 1

Alternative medicine

Question 2

refers to the use of plants or parts of plants like stems, roots, barks, seeds,
leaves, flowers, and fruits for medical purposes.

Answer 2

herbal medicine

Question 3

is the advertising, promoting, and selling of products and services
that have not been scientifically proven safe and effective.

Answer 3

Health fraud

Question 4

are privileges that a consumer is guaranteed. These rights make
individuals as smart consumers and prevent them from being deceived by
inaccurate information, thus, protecting their health as well as others.

Answer 4

Consumer rights

Question 5

is an alternative medicine in which glasses are placed on some important
points at the back of a person. This technique is effective in creating a kind of
suction because of the vacuum inside the glass. The suction created by the glass
and heat (candle or fire) supports blood flow and thus, promotes healing of the
body.

Answer 5

Ventosa

Question 6

It is done by applying
pressure to the feet, ears, or hands by means of the thumb or a particular finger.
The area where pressure is applied includes reflex points. These reflex points are
pressed because they are believed to correspond to a person’s major area of the
body or human organ.

Answer 6

Reflexology

Question 7

is from the word ‘nature’ and thus, uses natural ways to treat a patient.
The physicians who employ this kind of treatment try to restore the balance of the
body and mind of the patients. They are more interested to treat not just the
physical causes of an illness but also the mental and emotional causes.

Answer 7

Naturopathy

Question 8

is another form of alternative medicine that is known to improve
one’s well-being. It is generally believed to result in good circulation of blood. It
also helps reduce muscle pains and stiffness. It also provides relief from stress. It
is popular because of its relaxing effect.

Answer 8

Massage Therapy

Question 9

is the promotion of false and unproven health products and services for
a profit. It is a consumer fraud that involves the practices of promoting and selling
useless products and services.

Answer 9

Quackery

Question 10

is a person or company involved in health fraud which usually tries hard
to appear scientific. A quack may endorse products or services with a promise of
quick cures, miracles, or unbelievable formulas.

Answer 10

quack

Question 11

is the advertising, promoting, and selling of products and services
that have not been scientifically proven safe and effective.

Answer 11

Health fraud