Alternative Therapies: Magneto & Chromo Therapy
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What is the main goal of medical treatment in the context of the text?

  • To control the blood pressure of the patients
  • To balance the pH levels in the body
  • To remove toxins from the body through massage
  • To adjust and harmonize Yin and Yang of the patients (correct)

    • In Chinese medicine, what are the 5 main ways incorporated in the treatment process?

  • Diet, acupuncture, herbal medicine, exercise, massage (correct)
  • Pharmaceutical drugs, physiotherapy, surgery, counseling, meditation
  • Cupping therapy, aromatherapy, reflexology, music therapy, chiropractic care
  • Chromo therapy, acupressure, magneto therapy, yoga, meditation

    • What is the purpose of inserting very thin, sterile acupuncture needles into acupuncture points?

  • To increase blood pressure
  • To communicate Qi from outside to inside (correct)
  • To remove toxins from the body
  • To reduce muscle tension

    • How long do acupuncture needles usually remain in place during a treatment session?

    <p>30-60 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is claimed to be treated and healed by acupuncture according to the text?

    <p>All types of diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapy involves the use of channels corresponding to organ networks for treatment?

    <p>Acupressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unani medicine consists of drugs only from vegetable and animal origins.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chinese medicine dates back to 2000 BC.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yin in Chinese philosophy is associated with light, masculine, and active qualities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yang in Chinese philosophy corresponds with darkness and passivity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chinese medicine believes diseased conditions are caused by external factors only.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Chinese medicine, the human body reflects the balance of Yin and Yang forces.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Traditional Chinese medicine contains 5000 prescriptions with 1000 drugs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unani system is solely based on mineral origin drugs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Chinese medicine, Chang-Chung-kung was the first physician to introduce acupuncture.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Unani medicine, animal drugs include latex and gums.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional use of khat as a remedy for?

    <p>Cough and influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the positive effects of khat consumption according to beliefs?

    <p>Improving ability to communicate and self-confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is khat commonly used for in social settings?

    <p>Entertaining and welcoming guests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What antimicrobial activities have been observed in extracts of khat leaves?

    <p>Lowering blood sugar levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition was more prevalent in HIV cases among khat chewers based on a case-control study?

    <p>HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect attributed to khat consumption based on perceptions?

    <p>Enhancing cognitive function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is not found in Khat leaves?

    <p>Caffeine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential effect of khat chewing during pregnancy?

    <p>Decreased utero-placental blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reported unwanted effect of khat consumption?

    <p>Increased rate of oral malignancies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is not mentioned as being present in Khat leaves?

    <p>Lysine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common pharmacologic effect of khat on the nervous system?

    <p>Increased psychiatric alertness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is not an alkaloid found in Khat leaves?

    <p>Celastrol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compounds are the main active ingredients responsible for the stimulant effects of Khat?

    <p>Cathinone and cathine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major alkaloid found in Khat?

    <p>Cathinone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is not a part of the main active compounds found in Khat?

    <p>Euonyminol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does caffeine play in Khat according to the text?

    <p>Causes stimulant effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure serves as the basis for cathedulins, a major alkaloid found in Khat?

    <p>Polyhydroxylated sesquiterpene skeleton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two diastereoisomers that make up the khat phenylalkylamines?

    <p>Cathinone and norpseudoephedrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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