TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Flashcards
knowledge, skills and practices
based on the theories, beliefs and
experiences indigenous to different
cultures, used in the maintenance of health and in the prevention,
diagnosis, improvement or
treatment of physical and mental
illness (WHO)
traditional medicine
broad set of health care
practices that are not part of that
country’s own tradition and are not
integrated into the dominant health
care system
CAM - complementary alternative medicine
- medicine practiced by holders of
medical degree or doctor of osteopathy
and by other allied health professionals - allopathy, western, mainstream, orthodox, and
regular medicine
conventional medicine
the treatment of disease by conventional means, i.e., with drugs having opposite effects to the symptoms.
allopathy
utilizes both conventional and evidence based complementary/alternative
techniques, while involving the patient in his/her own recovery via mindfulness based stress reduction, lifestyle changes, and other techniques designed
to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit in the healing process
integrative medicine
the use of TM has surged since
1990s
asian and african countries - ___% of the population depend on TM for PHC
80%
developed countries - ___% use some form of CAM
70-80%
what year? DOH - TM program AO No. 12
1992
what year was the TM law drafted?
1994
what year was Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) created under Republic Act (RA) No. 8423?
1997
sum total of knowledge, skills, and
practices on health care, not necessarily explicable in the context of modern medical, scientific philosophical framework, but recognized by the people
in order to maintain and improve their health towards the wholeness of their being, the community and society, and their interrelatedness
traditional medicine
Traditional medicine has a ___ perspective of health
holistic
Many traditional medicine modalities have already been scientifically tested as ___ and ___
safe and efficient
Its development (TM) would further ensure its efficacy, safety and availability and wider application at a ___ and it is ___.
lower cost, sustainable
levels of promotion of herbal medicine:
botika sa paso
home level
levels of promotion of herbal medicine:
community based processing; botika sa barangay
community level
levels of promotion of herbal medicine:
mass production of herbal tablets in the following areas or factories
(Cotabato, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Davao, Herbafarm (UP))
industrial level
Ayurvedic medicine, Chiropractic, Homeopathic medicine , Native American Medicine, Naturopathic medicine, TCM
alternative health care system
Meditation, Hypnosis, Guided Imagery, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy , Art Therapy, Prayer
and Mental Healing
mind body interventions
Herbal Therapies, Special Diets , Orthomolecular medicine, Individual biological therapies
biological based therapies
Massage, Feldenkrais, Alexander Method
manipulative and body based methods
Qigong, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Magnet therapy
energy therapies
external pernicious influences
environment
- excessive or insufficient over a long period
- arise suddenly with great force
emotions
- diet
- physical activity
- sexual activity
way of life
emotion associated with the liver
anger
emotion associated with the kidneys
fear
emotion associated with the heart
joy
emotion associated with the lungs
sadness
emotion associated with the spleen
worry
is the natural order of
the universe, the
foundation of all things,
mother of changes, the
root of life & death.
the law of yin and yang
- “sunny side of the hill”
- male
- light
- sun
- heaven, high tide
- active
- hot, dry, fast, light
- loud, hard, expansion
- ascending, hollow
- outside, reddish complexion
- Large, muscular body
- High BP
YANG
- “shady side of the hill”
- female
- darkness
- moon
- earth, low tide
- passive
- cold, wet, slow, heavy
- quiet, soft, contraction
- descending, dense/solid
- Inside, pale complexion
- Small, weak body
- Low BP
YIN
Organs that take energy from the
exterior and transform it into human energy
Constantly filling and emptying,
transforming, separating and excreting products of food
YANG
Organs that control, circulate and
purify the blood
Store the substances resulting
from the process of
transformation carried out by the
Yang organs
YIN
- upper half
- external
- functional aspect
- mental emotional energy
- functions
YANG
- lower half
- internal
- nutritive aspect
- blood, matter
- form, structure
YIN
In the body, “Chi “or “Qi” (life giving energy) circulates along superficial
channels called ___
meridians
LUNG (LU)
SPLEEN (SP)
HEART (HT)
YIN MERIDIANS
LARGE INTESTINE (LI)
STOMACH (ST)
SMALL INTESTINE (SI)
YANG MERIDIANS
KIDNEY (KI)
LIVER (LR)
PERICARDIUM (PC)
YIN MERIDIANS
URINARY BLADDER (BL)
GALL BLADDER (GB)
TRIPLE ENERGIZER (TE)
YANG MERIDIANS
- The body is electrical in nature
with its own (+) and (-) poles. - Sore points means energy leaks.
- Pressure on the points (meridians)
closes energy leaks.
bioelectric theory
Pressure activates sensory nerves
to send message to the brain to
release endorphins.
endorphin theory
a theory that explains how non-painful sensations can reduce painful sensations
gate control theory
application of needle in
certain points
acupuncture
application of pressure to
different body meridians/
pressure points
acupressure
what hand technique is used?
for all body parts
rubbing, pressing, rotating
what hand technique is used?
back, shoulders, waist, extremities
rolling
what hand technique is used?
neck, shoulders, underarms, extremities
grasping
what hand technique is used?
head, face
wiping
what hand technique is used?
face, abdomen, areas around swelling
kneading
what hand technique is used?
back
tapping or chopping
palm on palm
what hand technique is used?
back and extremities
pinching
what hand technique is used?
back of the thigh
thumb on thumb
what hand technique is used?
thigh
alternate thumb
what hand technique is used?
thigh and back
base of the palm
duration of acupressure
1-5 mins or 60-300 counts
frequency of acupressure in severe or chronic cases
1st week - everyday
2nd week - 2-3x
3rd week - PRN
frequency of acupressure on acute cases
every 4 hours
C/I of acupressure
pregnancy, heart disease, full or empty stomach
foods to avoid during acupressure
acidic food, sour/hot sauces, shellfish
bathing after acupressure should be done after ___ hours
2
acupressure point
elbow & arm pain, itchiness, abdominal pain,
LBM, fever, HPN
LI 11 - BACK OF ARM
acupressure point
stuffy or runny nose, nose bleeding
LI 20 - SIDE OF NOSTRILS
acupressure point
cough, asthma, stiff neck, sore throat, weakness of the wrist
Lung 7 - side of wrist (ulnar)
acupressure point
epilepsy,
convulsion among
infants, loss of
consciousness
GV 26 - philtrum
acupressure point
menstrual diseases,
dysuria, gas pain,
paralysis and pain of
the legs
SP6 - front of lower leg
- For headache, migraine,
eye blurriness or fatigue,
low energy, and cold/flu
symptoms. - Located by feeling the
mastoid (ear) bone and
following the groove back to
where the neck muscles
attach to the skull
Gallbladder 20 (GB20)
- For stress, headaches,
toothaches, facial pain and
neck pain. However, it can
induce labor and must not be
used during pregnancy. - Located on the highest spot
of the muscle when the
thumb and index fingers are
brought close together.
Large Intestine 4 (LI4)
acupressure point
For stress, low back
pain, high blood
pressure, limb pain,
insomnia, and
emotional upset
Liver 3 - top of foot, aligned with big toe
acupressure point
Useful for fatigue
and depression as
well as knee pain
and gastrointestinal
discomfort
Stomach 36 (ST36) - below the knee, outer portion of leg
draining areas of congestion and
excess energy
ventussa
duration of ventussa
10-15 mins
for abdominal pain, asthma,
headache, rheumatism, lumbar
pain, scapulo-humeral
neuralgia
ventussa
C/I of ventussa
appendicitis, bath within the day
treats and prevents disease using “moxawool” in the form of a cone or stick
moxibustion
- generate smooth flow of Qi
- promote blood circulation
- treat diseases caused by
cold-dampness
moxibustion
“energy”, “vital energy”, “life force”
Qi
“energy cultivation” or “energy
development”
Qi Gong
The art of promoting the Jing, Qi, and Shen through calming the mind, breath control, physical movements, and stances
Qi Gong
frequency of Qi Gong
each exercise 3x, once or twice a day
an ancient healing technique involving the
placement of hands into the body in order to
channel energy
reiki
Universal Spiritual Wisdom
rei
Life Force Energy
Ki
The art and science of the sense of smell whereby essential aromatic oils are combined and then applied to the body in the form of treatment
aromatherapy
A discipline of the healing arts concerned with the pathogenesis, diagnosis, therapy, and prophylaxis of functional disturbances, pathomechanical states, pain syndromes , and neurophysiological effects related to the static and dynamics of the locomotor system, especially of the spine and pelvis
chiropractic
A method wherein the superficial soft parts of the body are rubbed, stroked, kneaded, or tapped for remedial, aesthetic, hygienic, or limited therapeutic purposes
massage
The use of food as medicine and to improve health by enhancing the nutritional value of food components that reduces the risk of disease. It is synonymous with nutritional healing
nutritional therapy
A holistic approach of healing that
follows the principle of balancing
energy
pranic healing
The application of the therapeutic pressure on the body’s reflex points to enhance the body’s natural healing mechanisms and balance body functions. It is based on the principle that internal glands and organs can be influenced by properly applying pressure to the corresponding reflex area on the body
reflexology
