Therapies & Traditions

Question 1

Acupuncture

Answer 1

Solid needles placed into points on the body, reduces inflammation, increases healing.

Question 2

Aquapuncture

Answer 2

Wet needles placed into key points in the body to reduce inflammation and increase healing.

Question 3

Electro-puncture

Answer 3

Needles wired to electrical pulses that are placed into key points in the body, reduce inflammation, promote healing.

Question 4

Behavioral Training/Modification

Answer 4

Training to reduce bad behaviors in a patient. May also involve medication.

Question 5

Chinese Herbs

Answer 5

Complex herbal formulas that are used like medicine for very specific illnesses.

Question 6

Veterinary Chiropractic/ Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy

Answer 6

The manipulation of the spine and joints to bring about health, reduce pain, improve mobility.

Question 7

Conventional Medicine

Answer 7

A treatment such as surgery or a medication such as antibiotics that is not considered “natural”

Question 8

Holistic Medicine

Answer 8

Encompassing many healing traditions and therapies, from natural to conventional.

Question 9

Homeopathy

Answer 9

A medicine created when a substance is diluted down to nontoxic levels, very safe and can be very powerful.

Question 10

Integrative Medicine

Answer 10

Usually means medicine that is more natural