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Naturopathy is a belief in the power of the body to heal itself.
Naturopathy is a belief in the power of the body to heal itself.
True
Naturopathy is based on the teachings of the Greek physician Hippocrates.
Naturopathy is based on the teachings of the Greek physician Hippocrates.
True
Naturopathy aims to maintain health by suppressing symptoms.
Naturopathy aims to maintain health by suppressing symptoms.
False
Naturopathic physicians must graduate from a 4-year naturopathic medical college and pass an examination to receive a license.
Naturopathic physicians must graduate from a 4-year naturopathic medical college and pass an examination to receive a license.
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Traditional naturopaths are often eligible for licensing.
Traditional naturopaths are often eligible for licensing.
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Naturopaths may use conventional diagnostic tools and traditional methods such as Chinese tongue and pulse, reflex zones and iris methods.
Naturopaths may use conventional diagnostic tools and traditional methods such as Chinese tongue and pulse, reflex zones and iris methods.
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The basic principles of healthy nutrition, exercise, and rest are not the foundations of naturopathy.
The basic principles of healthy nutrition, exercise, and rest are not the foundations of naturopathy.
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Complementary Medicine includes herbal medicines and dietary supplements.
Complementary Medicine includes herbal medicines and dietary supplements.
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Herbal medicines can only contain parts of plants as active ingredients.
Herbal medicines can only contain parts of plants as active ingredients.
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The extent of HDS use can be accurately measured in unregulated and internet markets.
The extent of HDS use can be accurately measured in unregulated and internet markets.
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Excessive inhalation of vapour can cause bronchial spasm.
Excessive inhalation of vapour can cause bronchial spasm.
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Pregnant women should avoid using essential oils such as bergamot and clove.
Pregnant women should avoid using essential oils such as bergamot and clove.
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Patients with epilepsy should avoid essential oils with stimulant effects.
Patients with epilepsy should avoid essential oils with stimulant effects.
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The large number of HDS products make interactions difficult to interpret accurately.
The large number of HDS products make interactions difficult to interpret accurately.
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Black seeds are prescribed for a variety of ailments including diabetes.
Black seeds are prescribed for a variety of ailments including diabetes.
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Fenugreek may have positive effects by promotion of insulin secretion effects and enhancement of peripheral utilization of glucose.
Fenugreek may have positive effects by promotion of insulin secretion effects and enhancement of peripheral utilization of glucose.
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Myrrh can be used locally with or without honey for wounds treatment for long periods.
Myrrh can be used locally with or without honey for wounds treatment for long periods.
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Why is Rene-Maurice Gattefosse credited with the development of aromatherapy in 1928?
Why is Rene-Maurice Gattefosse credited with the development of aromatherapy in 1928?
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Jean Valnet used essential oils primarily for wound healing during the Second World War.
Jean Valnet used essential oils primarily for wound healing during the Second World War.
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Aromatherapy is divided into three separate parts: aromatherapy, aromachology, and aromatology.
Aromatherapy is divided into three separate parts: aromatherapy, aromachology, and aromatology.
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Topical application of essential oils always produces the same effects as ingestion.
Topical application of essential oils always produces the same effects as ingestion.
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True or false: Herbal medicine in Saudi Arabia encompasses many different traditions, including indigenous folklore and imported systems.
True or false: Herbal medicine in Saudi Arabia encompasses many different traditions, including indigenous folklore and imported systems.
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True or false: Herbal medicine is continually evolving and now includes modern dietary considerations.
True or false: Herbal medicine is continually evolving and now includes modern dietary considerations.
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True or false: Healthcare professionals need to review herbal medicine systems in order to advise patients who may wish to use herbs or consult a herbalist.
True or false: Healthcare professionals need to review herbal medicine systems in order to advise patients who may wish to use herbs or consult a herbalist.
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True or false: The most important systems of herbal medicine include Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Islamic Medicine, Traditional (Western) medical herbalism, Phytotherapy, and Nutraceuticals.
True or false: The most important systems of herbal medicine include Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Islamic Medicine, Traditional (Western) medical herbalism, Phytotherapy, and Nutraceuticals.
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True or false: The prevalence of CAM use among diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia is 32.18%?
True or false: The prevalence of CAM use among diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia is 32.18%?
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True or false: The leading four therapies in traditional medicine in Saudi Arabia are religious healings, herbal medicine, cupping therapy, and healing with honey?
True or false: The leading four therapies in traditional medicine in Saudi Arabia are religious healings, herbal medicine, cupping therapy, and healing with honey?
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True or false: Traditional healers are the primary providers of traditional therapies in Saudi Arabia?
True or false: Traditional healers are the primary providers of traditional therapies in Saudi Arabia?
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Saudi patients in general tend to use traditional therapies to treat a wide range of health conditions.
Saudi patients in general tend to use traditional therapies to treat a wide range of health conditions.
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The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in Saudi Arabia is an independent organization.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in Saudi Arabia is an independent organization.
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CAM practices currently licensed in Saudi Arabia include homeopathy.
CAM practices currently licensed in Saudi Arabia include homeopathy.
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Saudi Arabia ranks first among Arab countries in terms of scientific research output in integrative and complementary medicine.
Saudi Arabia ranks first among Arab countries in terms of scientific research output in integrative and complementary medicine.
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Cupping therapy was mentioned in the famous Egyptian Papyrus Ebers (1550 BC).
Cupping therapy was mentioned in the famous Egyptian Papyrus Ebers (1550 BC).
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Cupping therapy is a worldwide practice by most civilizations.
Cupping therapy is a worldwide practice by most civilizations.
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The exact mechanism of action of cupping therapy has been clearly explained.
The exact mechanism of action of cupping therapy has been clearly explained.
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True or false: Acupuncture points in the body are connected by the 12 meridians.
True or false: Acupuncture points in the body are connected by the 12 meridians.
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True or false: Needles used in acupuncture can be warmed, stimulated electrically, or vibrated.
True or false: Needles used in acupuncture can be warmed, stimulated electrically, or vibrated.
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True or false: Acupuncture is contraindicated in patients with a low white blood cell count or low platelet count.
True or false: Acupuncture is contraindicated in patients with a low white blood cell count or low platelet count.
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True or false: Cupping therapy has been proven to be effective in the management of various diseases and conditions.
True or false: Cupping therapy has been proven to be effective in the management of various diseases and conditions.
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True or false: Cupping therapy is contraindicated for patients with hemophilia and similar bleeding disorders.
True or false: Cupping therapy is contraindicated for patients with hemophilia and similar bleeding disorders.
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True or false: Acupuncture involves the use of fine needles to stimulate energy flow in the body.
True or false: Acupuncture involves the use of fine needles to stimulate energy flow in the body.
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True or false: Acupuncture is commonly used in Western countries.
True or false: Acupuncture is commonly used in Western countries.
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Chiropractic is a manual therapy that focuses on the spine to achieve normal function.
Chiropractic is a manual therapy that focuses on the spine to achieve normal function.
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Chiropractic originated from Daniel Palmer, who manipulated the neck of a work colleague and allegedly cured his colleague's deafness.
Chiropractic originated from Daniel Palmer, who manipulated the neck of a work colleague and allegedly cured his colleague's deafness.
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The principle of chiropractic is that it directly treats the disease.
The principle of chiropractic is that it directly treats the disease.
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True or false: Reflexology has been proven to be effective for anxiety, migraines, and premenstrual symptoms?
True or false: Reflexology has been proven to be effective for anxiety, migraines, and premenstrual symptoms?
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True or false: Shiatsu therapy uses pressure points along meridian lines, similar to acupuncture?
True or false: Shiatsu therapy uses pressure points along meridian lines, similar to acupuncture?
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True or false: Shiatsu therapy involves the use of needles to stimulate energy flow in the body?
True or false: Shiatsu therapy involves the use of needles to stimulate energy flow in the body?
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True or false: Oils can be used as lubricants during therapy sessions?
True or false: Oils can be used as lubricants during therapy sessions?
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True or false: Osteopathy treatment sessions typically last 15 minutes.
True or false: Osteopathy treatment sessions typically last 15 minutes.
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True or false: Osteopaths prescribe medications for their patients.
True or false: Osteopaths prescribe medications for their patients.
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True or false: Reflexology is based on the premise that internal organs are mapped out on the surface of the hands, feet, and ears.
True or false: Reflexology is based on the premise that internal organs are mapped out on the surface of the hands, feet, and ears.
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True or false: There is no known neurophysiological basis for connections between the hands, feet, and internal organs in reflexology.
True or false: There is no known neurophysiological basis for connections between the hands, feet, and internal organs in reflexology.
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True or false: Chiropractic manipulation is recommended as a symptomatic treatment for acute uncomplicated low back pain according to national guidelines.
True or false: Chiropractic manipulation is recommended as a symptomatic treatment for acute uncomplicated low back pain according to national guidelines.
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True or false: Chiropractic and osteopathy are the only two complementary therapies regulated by statute.
True or false: Chiropractic and osteopathy are the only two complementary therapies regulated by statute.
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True or false: Osteopathy is a well-established therapy, underpinned by extensive clinical training (4-5 years).
True or false: Osteopathy is a well-established therapy, underpinned by extensive clinical training (4-5 years).
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True or false: Dysfunction in the musculoskeletal system may contribute to other organ dysfunction such as constipation or headache.
True or false: Dysfunction in the musculoskeletal system may contribute to other organ dysfunction such as constipation or headache.
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True or false: Integrative Medicine (IM) combines conventional and alternative therapies within a framework that focuses on the therapeutic relationship and the whole person.
True or false: Integrative Medicine (IM) combines conventional and alternative therapies within a framework that focuses on the therapeutic relationship and the whole person.
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True or false: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is commonly used among patients.
True or false: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is commonly used among patients.
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True or false: There is consensus among health care professionals about which CAM treatments should be integrated into health care systems.
True or false: There is consensus among health care professionals about which CAM treatments should be integrated into health care systems.
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True or false: Integrating CAM into conventional health care systems is risky due to lack of evidence-based practices?
True or false: Integrating CAM into conventional health care systems is risky due to lack of evidence-based practices?
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True or false: The 'CAMbrella' project proposed six main areas of research for evaluating the implementation of CAM practices in the EU?
True or false: The 'CAMbrella' project proposed six main areas of research for evaluating the implementation of CAM practices in the EU?
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True or false: More research is needed to examine how CAM can be integrated into health care systems?
True or false: More research is needed to examine how CAM can be integrated into health care systems?
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