Nonpharmacologic Therapies Flashcards
Deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, & prayer
Help w/ mindfulness- helps with relaxation
Yoga
Decreases anxiety, stress, improve sleep, weight loss, ease pain
Acupuncture
Sterile needle penetrates skin & stimulates energy points
Unblock qi
Hypnotherapy
Mind is inactive
Treats phobias, anxiety, pain, addiction
Biofeedback
Mind-body feedback assisted by electronic devices
reduces stress recondition muscle, alleviate pain
Massage
Manipulating soft tissues
Reduces pain and stress
Avoid massaging over tumors, blood clots, prostheses
Reflexology
Manipulating hands & feet to reduce pain and stress
Chiropractic
Spinal manipulation
Stretching, massaging, manipulating
Bioenergetic
Turn focus to body
Can correct posture
Biofield
Energy field- chakras
Healing touch and therapeutic touch
Shown to decrease behavior manifestation in dementia patients