Week 3 Review Notes: Traditional and Health Care Alternatives PDF

Traditional and Health Care Alternatives WEEK 3 REVIEW NOTES 9/1/2024 1. 9/1/2024 2  Aromatherapy Aromatherapy uses essential oils — highly concentrated extracts from the roots, leaves, seeds, or blossoms of plants — to...

Traditional and Health Care Alternatives WEEK 3 REVIEW NOTES 9/1/2024 1. 9/1/2024 2  Aromatherapy Aromatherapy uses essential oils — highly concentrated extracts from the roots, leaves, seeds, or blossoms of plants — to promote healing. It’s a practice that can be traced back to at least 5,000 years ago. The oils can be inhaled using a diffuser, or diluted in a carrier oil and massaged into the skin. Some are used to treat inflammation or infections while others are used to promote relaxation and calm. In clinical settings, researchers have focused on aromatherapy for anxiety, depression, pain relief, nausea, and insomnia. In a 2017 study, for example, aromatherapy with lavender was found to promote sleep and reduce anxiety for patients with heart disease. 9/1/2024 3  Aromatherapy Aromatherapy is a practice based on the use of aromatic materials, including essential oils and other aroma compounds, with claims for improving psychological well-being. It is used as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine, and typically is used via inhalation and not by ingestion. 9/1/2024 4  Aromatherapy 9/1/2024 5  Aromatherapy 9/1/2024 6  Ayurvedic Medicine Also known as Ayurveda, this modality originated in India and has been around for thousands of years. Practitioners use a variety of techniques, including herbs, massage, and specialized diets, with the intent of balancing the body, mind, and spirit to promote overall wellness. There are several studies that show positive results for specific Ayurvedic practices, like taking turmeric for inflammation. 9/1/2024 7  Ayurvedic Medicine Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world's oldest medical systems and remains one of India's traditional health care systems. Ayurvedic treatment combines products (mainly derived from plants, but may also include animal, metal, and mineral), diet, exercise, and lifestyle. 9/1/2024 8  Ayurvedic Medicine 9/1/2024 9  Ayurvedic Medicine 9/1/2024 10  Ayurvedic Medicine 9/1/2024 11  Chiropractic Medicine Chiropractic work is widely accepted in the medical community, and thus qualifies more as a “complementary” medicine than alternative. The practice focuses on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, treating issues in the back, neck, joints, arms, legs, and head. The most common procedure performed by chiropractors is spinal manipulation, aka an “adjustment,” which involves applying controlled force (typically the chiropractor’s hands) to joints that have become hypomobile. 9/1/2024 12  Chiropractic Medicine The idea is that joint movement becomes restricted when surrounding tissues are injured either during a single event, like tweaking a muscle during a weight-lifting session or through repetitive stress, like sitting with poor posture for extended periods. Chiropractic adjustments are intended to restore mobility and loosen the muscles, allowing tissues to heal and the pain to resolve. Studies generally affirm its efficacy, with research suggesting it can improve conditions like neck pain or low back pain. 9/1/2024 13  Chiropractic Medicine 9/1/2024 14  Chiropractic Medicine 9/1/2024 15  Reflexology Reflexology involves applying pressure to specific areas on the feet, hands, or ears. The theory is that these points correspond to different body organs and systems. Pressing them is believed to positively affect these organs and a person’s overall health. For example, applying pressure to a spot on the arch of the foot is believed to benefit bladder function. A person can use reflexology on themselves or enlist the help of a reflexologist. 9/1/2024 16  Reflexology 9/1/2024 17  Reflexology 9/1/2024 18 END……………………………. 9/1/2024 19