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holistic care - ANSWER care that promotes physical, emotional, social,intellectual, and spiritual well-being
alternative therapy - ANSWER Therapy used instead of conventional treatment
complementary therapy - ANSWER Therapy used along with conventional
treatment
why cam is used - ANSWER - lower cost
-easy access
-self-determination
-it has a personal touch
allopathic medicine - ANSWER treatment of disease by creating an
environment that is antagonistic to the disease
Western medicine is based on - ANSWER -research
-allopathic medicine
-some practitioners see health as the absence of disease
-symptoms are disagreeable phenomena to be eliminated or suppressed
Ayurvedic medicine - ANSWER -traditional Hindu system of medicine
-illness if a result of falling out of balance with nature
-diagnosis is based on three metabolic body types called doshas ( vata, pitta,
kapha )
Ayurvedic treatments - ANSWER diet, herbal remedies, breath work, physical
exercise, yoga, medications, message,
eastern health care - ANSWER -the use of bioenergy- ch'i, prana, life force
-illness- deviation from normal health function
-symptoms- warning signs from the body
, -cause of illness- anything that interferes with the balance snf movement of
bioenergy
acupuncture - ANSWER the practice of inserting fine needles through the skin
at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain
acupressure - ANSWER a blend of acupuncture and pressure and is part of
traditional Chinese medicine
safety considerations with acupuncture/ acupressure - ANSWER - if taking
anticoagulants the acupuncturist should be informed
how does chiropractic care work - ANSWER -manipulation of the spine to
relive pressure
-helps relieve neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction
people with neuromucsulo problems might complain of - ANSWER headaches,
joint pain, neck/back pain, arthritis, tendonitis, sprains and strains
who should not go to a chiropractor - ANSWER people with
-osteoporosis
-cancer
-if you have had back surgery
Swedish massage - ANSWER long, flowing strokes, kneading, vibration, and
compression
Shiatsu massage - ANSWER Japanese style massage that uses thumb pressure
to work along energy meridians similar to acupressure
reflexology message - ANSWER use of the thumb and fingers to stimulate
pressure point on hte feet
deep tissue massage - ANSWER vigorous, strenuous massage with focused
pressure applied to tightened muscle area and trigger points
sports massage - ANSWER -targets muscles and muscle groups that may be
strained or injured during sports and vigorous exercise
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