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What are the 4 major domains of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities?
What are the 4 major domains of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities?
What is the primary focus of naturopathy?
What is the primary focus of naturopathy?
What are biologically-based modalities in healthcare primarily derived from?
What are biologically-based modalities in healthcare primarily derived from?
Which healthcare domain involves unleashing the energy in the body for betterment of health?
Which healthcare domain involves unleashing the energy in the body for betterment of health?
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What does naturopathy use for treatments, in addition to nature-based cures?
What does naturopathy use for treatments, in addition to nature-based cures?
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What aspect of health do manipulative and body-based practices primarily focus on?
What aspect of health do manipulative and body-based practices primarily focus on?
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What is the primary requirement for effective naturopathic treatment?
What is the primary requirement for effective naturopathic treatment?
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Which plant is used for insulin regulation in a diabetic person?
Which plant is used for insulin regulation in a diabetic person?
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Which plant is used for the control of blood pressure?
Which plant is used for the control of blood pressure?
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Which plant is used as a disinfectant against wound infection and bacteria?
Which plant is used as a disinfectant against wound infection and bacteria?
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Which plant is used for asthma and cough?
Which plant is used for asthma and cough?
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Which plant is used to treat intestinal worms specifically asearis and trichina?
Which plant is used to treat intestinal worms specifically asearis and trichina?
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Which plant is used for urinary stones and infections?
Which plant is used for urinary stones and infections?
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Which plant is used as a mouthwash and to relieve abdominal pain and diarrhea in adults?
Which plant is used as a mouthwash and to relieve abdominal pain and diarrhea in adults?
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Which plant is used for arthritis and gout?
Which plant is used for arthritis and gout?
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Which common name refers to Clinopodium douglasii?
Which common name refers to Clinopodium douglasii?
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Study Notes
Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Modalities
- The 4 major domains of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities are:
- Biologically-based practices
- Energy therapies
- Manipulative and body-based practices
- Mind-body therapies
Naturopathy
- The primary focus of naturopathy is on nature-based cures and prevention of illness.
- Naturopathy uses pharmaceuticals, in addition to nature-based cures, for treatments.
Biologically-based Modalities
- Biologically-based modalities in healthcare are primarily derived from plants (botanicals), vitamins, and other natural substances.
Energy Therapies
- Energy therapies involve unleashing the energy in the body for betterment of health.
Manipulative and Body-based Practices
- Manipulative and body-based practices primarily focus on the musculoskeletal system and its effects on overall health.
Effective Naturopathic Treatment
- The primary requirement for effective naturopathic treatment is a holistic approach that considers physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Herbs and Their Uses
- Gymnema sylvestre is used for insulin regulation in diabetic persons.
- Rauwolfia serpentina is used for the control of blood pressure.
- Calendula officinalis is used as a disinfectant against wound infection and bacteria.
- Lobelia inflata is used for asthma and cough.
- Chenopodium ambrosioides is used to treat intestinal worms specifically asearis and trichina.
- Didymocarpus pedicellatus is used for urinary stones and infections.
- Mentha piperita is used as a mouthwash and to relieve abdominal pain and diarrhea in adults.
- Aesculus hippocastanum is used for arthritis and gout.
- Clinopodium douglasii is commonly known as Yerba Buena.
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Explore the traditional medicine practices and alternative healthcare modalities such as herbal medicine and naturopathy. Learn about the fast evolution of healthcare products and the impact on quality of life.
