Traditional Medicine And Indigenous Healing Method
Traditional medicine and Indigenous healing method
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what is traditional medicine?
1. often known as Folk Medicine; can be labeled "complementary therapy"
-if adopted outside of traditional culture, then it is called "alternative medicine"
2. Knowledge, skills, and practices based on cultural beliefs passed on and practiced by lay people.
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Traditional medicine and Indigenous
healing methods
what is traditional medicine? - Correct Answer 1. often known as Folk Medicine; can
be labeled "complementary therapy"
-if adopted outside of traditional culture, then it is called "alternative medicine"
2. Knowledge, skills, and practices based on cultural beliefs passed on and practiced by
lay people.
-avurvedic, ancient Iranian medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, celtic traditional
medicine, Japanese, Kampo, medicine, aboriginal bush medicine, acupuncture, African
medicine, curanderismo, cupping, herbal remedies
Whats the evidence for : Acupuncture - Correct Answer 1. Ancient Chinese treatment
and central to traditional Chinese medicine
2. needles inserted into specific points on the skin to move energy and restore balance
3. Bodys energy flows along series of points called meridians-each internal organ has a
corresponding meridian
4. some data suggest successful use for anxiety and depression
-inconclusive data in treatment of psychotic and substance use disorders
-exact mechanism is unclear
What is the evidence for Meditation? - Correct Answer 1. Focus on present moment
2. originates from ancient religious and spiritual traditions in Asian cultures
3. use specific techniques such as specific posture, breathing, and focused attention
4. Mindfulness and meditation approaches- data to support effectiveness for
depression, anxiety, insomnia, health problems
what is the evidence for yoga? - Correct Answer 1. Early civilizations-origins from India
where it was a form of spiritual meditation
2. subtypes of yoga involve specific physical postures, controlled breathing, deep
relaxtion, and meditation
3. Data support improved sleep in elderly, reduction in depression, decreased cortisol,
4, useful as adjunctive intervention
What is the complementary and natural healthcare council? - Correct Answer 1.
established in 2008, it is a regulatory body for complementary therapies that include
massage, aromatherapy, yoga, shiatsu, Reiki
2. Tries to set qualifications and standards to practice
3. at present it is a voluntary registry of practitioners
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