Questions and Answers
What does Homeopathic literally mean?
like or same/as disease/refers
What is complementary or alternative medicine now referred to as?
Integrated Medicine
Biofeedback is a type of _________ therapy.
psychosomatic
Aromatherapy uses which principle?
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Placebo effect therapy uses the principle of?
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Therapeutic touch therapy is classified as what type of medicine?
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Massage and reflexology are examples of?
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What does Acupuncture literally mean?
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Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross is best known for?
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Holistic therapies stress the importance of?
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Which of these treatments would commonly be labelled 'orthodox or conventional' medicine?
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Which oil might an aromatherapist use to attempt to ease a client's joint pain?
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What does Reiki mean in Japanese?
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Which of these is one of Kubler-Ross' stages of death?
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Which of these body parts is commonly massaged by practitioners of reflexology?
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Folk remedies are based on?
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Acupuncture has had mainstream appeal in the United States since?
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Who is considered the founder of osteopathy?
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Who is considered the founder of homeopathy?
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Who is considered the founder of chiropractics?
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Any therapy that relies on the body's own healing powers is considered?
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All hypnosis techniques promote a relaxed state and what type of brain wave activity?
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Small acupuncture needles are used to treat which area of the body?
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What type of medicine has ancient origins, strong cultural ties, and trained healers?
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Acupuncture needles are used in combination with which of these during treatment?
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What treats the body using principles similar to acupuncture and acupressure?
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What physicians administer small doses of similar disease substances to allegedly stimulate the natural body response of immunity?
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What physicians use antagonistic substances to attach to disease organisms or illness?
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What is the manipulation of the body's soft tissues by stroking, rubbing, kneading, and tapping?
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Which type of medicine uses vitamin therapy, herbal remedies, and chiropractic care?
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Which type of medicine emphasizes self-care and illness prevention?
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Acupuncture may be used during surgery for?
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What does 'Hypnosis' literally mean?
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What does 'Placebo' literally mean?
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A self-suggestion technique which assists patients in controlling stress is?
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What is the basis of Chinese traditional medicine?
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What does 'Reflexology' literally mean?
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Which of these individuals promoted a holistic healing approach to medicine?
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Aromatherapy is thought to have its effects on which part of the brain?
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Aromatherapy oils are?
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Study Notes
Terminology and Definitions
- Homeo/path/ic means "like or same/as disease/refers."
- Complementary or alternative medicine is now called Integrated Medicine.
- Biofeedback is a type of psychosomatic therapy.
- Aromatherapy utilizes olfactory stimulation.
- Placebo effect therapy operates on the principle of suggestion or believability.
Types of Therapy
- Therapeutic touch therapy is classified as alternative medicine.
- Massage and reflexology are both examples of integrated medicine.
- Acupuncture literally means "needle puncture."
- Holistic therapies prioritize self-care and illness prevention.
Notable Contributors in Medicine
- Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross is renowned for her work on The Stages of Death and Dying.
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Founders of medical systems:
- Osteopathy: Andrew Taylor Still
- Homeopathy: Samuel Hahnemann
- Chiropractics: Daniel David Palmer
- Andrew Weil is recognized for promoting a holistic healing approach.
Treatment Principles and Practices
- Orthodox or conventional medicine includes treatments like chemotherapy.
- Aromatherapists may use juniper oil to alleviate joint pain.
- Reiki translates in Japanese as universal vital force.
- The placebo effect translates literally to "shall please."
Physiological Insights
- Acupuncture has gained popularity in the U.S. since the 1970s.
- Hypnosis translates literally to "sleep/condition."
- Reflexology literally means "again/bends/of/procedure of."
- All hypnosis techniques promote a relaxed state and encourage alpha brain wave activity.
Healing Practices
- Folk remedies are based on charms.
- Practitioners use small acupuncture needles specifically for the ears.
- Homeopathic physicians administer small doses of disease substances to stimulate immunity.
- Allopathic physicians use antagonistic substances to target disease organisms.
Natural and Traditional Medicine
- Natural therapies encompass vitamin therapy, herbal remedies, and chiropractic care.
- Traditional medicine has ancient origins with strong cultural ties and trained healers.
- Acupuncture may be employed for anesthesia during surgery.
Balance and Wellbeing
- The basis of Chinese traditional medicine is the concept of balance within the body.
- Massage involves manipulating soft tissues through techniques like stroking, rubbing, and kneading.
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