Lec 07: Alternative and Traditional Medicine Flashcards
It is the sum total of knowledge, skills and practices based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures that are used to maintain health, as well as to prevent, diagnose, improve or treat physical and mental illnesses.
Traditional Medicine
Health care practices not currently considered an integral part of conventional medicine.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
COMPLEMENTARY or ALTERNATIVE Medicine: It is used in addition to conventional treatments.
COMPLEMENTARY
COMPLEMENTARY or ALTERNATIVE Medicine: used instead of conventional treatment.
ALTERNATIVE
TRUE or FALSE: WHO and its Member States promotes the use of traditional medicine for health care.
TRUE.
The collaboration aims to:
- Support and integrate traditional medicine into national health systems in combination with national policy and regulation for products, practices and providers to ensure safety and quality;
- Ensure the use of safe, effective and quality products and practices, based on available evidence;
- Acknowledge traditional medicine as part of primary health care, to increase access to care and preserve knowledge and resources; and
- Ensure patient safety by upgrading the skills and knowledge of traditional medicine providers
TRUE or FALSE: The Philippines has policies that support and regulate alternative medicine.
FALSE. The Philippines has policies within the TAMA Law but NONE THAT REGULATE THEM.
- Though, there is a movement for licensure for acupuncturists.
- TAMA: The Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, a vital energy or life-force called qi, circulates in the body through a system of pathways called:
MERIDIANS =))
Traditional Chinese medicine is rooted in the ancient philosophy of:
TAOISM. - dates back more than 5,000 years.
A cone or stick of dried herb or mugwort placed on or near the skin, sometimes in conjunction with acupuncture.
Burning moxa. (Done in MOXIBUSTION)
In the practice of acupuncture, the body has how many major energy channels?
14
Traditional Chinese Medical practice wherein a heated cup is applied to the skin to create a slight suction.
CUPPING
[Traditional Chinese Medicine] Identifies hundreds of medicinal substances, plants, but also some minerals and animal products, classified by their action in the body
Chinese material medica
Evolved in India, considered to be the world’s oldest healthcare system.
Ayurvedic Medicine
- Therapy includes following its dietary principles, practicing traditional or “grandma’s medicine,” or seeking professional help from trained Ayurvedic practitioners.
This Sanskrit word means “the science of life”
Ayurveda
The 3 components of Ayurvedic Medicine are:
- PITTA: fire; energy of transformation
- KAPHA: peaceful; for building
- VATA: movement; quick, cool & dry
Medical system with treatment modalities including performing adjustments, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, physical rehabilitation therapy & focuses on the musculoskeletal system.
Chiropractic Medicine
The 4 phases of intervertebral disc injury according to Chiropractic Medicine:
Phase 1: loss of curvature
Phase 2: change shape
Phase 3: dehydrated and deformed
Phase 4: death; nerves cannot go through anymore
The use of essential oils from plants to enhance general health and appearance (rubbed or inhaled)
AROMATHERAPY
- The term was coined by its originator, the French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse
In aromatherapy, its oil produces a calming effect:
a. Eucalyptus
b. Camomile
c. Geranium
d. Virgin Coconut
b. Camomile
* Ten most useful oils in aromatherapy and their proposed effects:
Camomile - Calming Eucalyptus - Antiseptic Geranium - Mildly astringent Jasmine - Anti-depressant Majoram - Mildy Analgesic Neroli - Mildly-Sedative Rose - Antiseptic Rosemary - Mild Stimulant Sandalwood - Antiseptic
In aromatherapy, its oil produces an antiseptic effect:
a. Eucalyptus
b. Rose
c. Sandalwood
d. NOTA
e. AOTA
e. AOTA
* Ten most useful oils in aromatherapy and their proposed effects:
Camomile - Calming Eucalyptus - Antiseptic Geranium - Mildly astringent Jasmine - Anti-depressant Majoram - Mildy Analgesic Neroli - Mildly-Sedative Rose - Antiseptic Rosemary - Mild Stimulant Sandalwood - Antiseptic
System of Medicine developed about 200 years ago by S. Hahnemann based on the “like cures like” principle, often using extremely high dilutions.
HOMEOPATHY
Form of cognitive information processing using suspension of peripheral awareness aimed at apparently involving changes in perception, memory, mood, and psychology.
HYPNOTHERAPY
Manual techniques of rubbing, stroking, tapping or kneading the body with a view of treating physical or emotional conditions.
MASSAGE
Use of manual pressure to specific areas (typically on the sole of the foot) thought to be related to inner organs.
REFLEXOLOGY
