Holistic healing - pain Flashcards
What does the biomedical perspective use to treat pathologies and symptoms
allopathy
Allopathy
the treatment of disease by conventional means, conventional Western medicine and treatments
Holism
treating the whole person and how each part interacts
calling for preventative strategies and lifestyle changes to promote optimal wellness
When did holism stop being widely used
the 17th century
What components does health include
spiritual, self-healing, balance, and integration
What does illness constitute
an imbalance
CAM
complementary and alternative treatments
How many adults in the United States use CAM
33%
Where does the majority of money go for CAM
self-care therapies
Do physicians have CAM training in the United States
no
Modality
a method of treating disorders
Traditional modalities
western medicine - antibiotics, surgery
Holistic modalities
complementary, alternative
Complementary modality
a treatment used together with traditional medical care
Alternative modality
a treatment used instead of traditional medical care
Integrative healthcare
all treatments, both traditional and holistic, are used together
What promotes the best outcome for patients
traditional and CAM treatments being used together
Placebo response
occurs as a result of the patient’s expectations of a treatment, if they think it is going to work it will
Nocebo effect
the mind creates bodily distress, if they think it won’t work it won’t
How are treatment outcomes enhanced
by the views of the patient and their support system
Ayurveda
attributes of health coming in balance through 3 different forces (kafa, peda, and vada)
How does disease happen in ayurveda
imbalances caused by age, season, lifestyle, chemicals, germs, and work
Chinese medicine
each person has their own balance of yin and yang energies
What are the 5 elements in Chinese medicine
earth, fire, wood, water, air/metal
Acupunture
based on Chinese medicine, there are lines throughout the body; a very think needle will stimulate different areas on the body to help return the normal energy flow
In acupuncture, if there is a blockage of energy
the flow of energy is going to decrease
Acupressure
meridians of energy throughout the body
Homeopathy
a type of medicine that treats like with like, the body is trying to heal itself and symptoms are proof it is trying to return to health
What laws does homeopathy follow
the law of similars and the law of minimum
Naturopathy
a system of healing based on the healing power of nature
What does naturopathy believe about health
health is the outcome of understanding nature and allowing the body to heal itself
Prayer
connects to a higher power and forms a spiritual connection
Meditation
coming to a quiet and calm place
Imagery
using senses to create a balance and a helpful healing response
Humor
laughing is healing, releasing tension, increasing coping abilities, and relieves feelings of stress
Music therapy
releases emotion, relieves pain, improves communication, manages stress, promotes physical rehabilitation
Yoga
emphasizes a lifestyle of awareness, integrity, and compassion, integrates the mind/body/and spirit
Hypnosis
helps with mind and body connection, go into a trance-like state to relax the brain and enhance imagination
Biofeedback
learn to control involuntary activities, use electronic instruments to measure body activity
Dietary therapies
using food as medicine, heating or cooling foods
Herbs
herbs promote overall health and wellness, improve performance and energy, treat illness
Aromatherapy
essential oils, the energy of a plant to enhance physical and mental health and well-being
Nonherbal dietary supplements
hormones, probiotics, minerals, fish oils
Chiropractic
manipulation to create alignment, disease is caused by irritation of the nervous system
Massage
using manipulation of muscle and soft tissue to control stress, muscle relaxation, increases flow of lymph, reduces inflammation, improves mobility, and removes pain
Osetopathy
hands-on whole body, normalize joint function, eliminates strain, normal respiratory mechanisms
Energy therapy
based on the flow of electrons in constant motion, creating an energetic body. illness is caused by an imbalance in these energies
Healing touch/theraputic touch/reiki
use the hands in intention, thought, and presence to help the flow of energy create balance
Tai Chi/Qi Gong
movements, breathing, meditation, non-aggressive movements, create strength and calmness
Magnet therapy
use properties of magnetism to help musculoskeletal pain and other illnesses by increasing the blood flood to promote healing (iron and hemoglobin are attracted to the magnet)
