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Complementary & Alternative Care

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In what 7 populations is CAT most prevalent? women, adults 30-69, well-educated adults, not poor adults, the West, former smokers, adults recently hospitalized
What 4 CAT modalities help pain? massage, acupuncture, guided imagery
What CAT modality allows symptoms to run their course? homeopathy
What homeopathic remedy helps joint pain? arnica
What is the main principle of Therapeutic Touch? Illness is an imbalance in a person's energy field.
Which senses does Imagery involve? all five senses
What is the action of Echinacea? immune system stimulant for the common cold
Does Echinacea work? It might prevent colds, but it doesn't help once you have one.
What is the action of Garlic? It treats high cholesterol, high BP, the common cold, and prevents cancer.
What are 4 side effects of Garlic? bad breath, body odor, heartburn, upset stomach
What is the action of Gingko? It treats dementia, eye problems, intermittent claudication, tinnitus, and memory problems.
What is the action of St. John's Wort? It treats depression, menopause, ADHD, and OCD.
How does Ayurveda treat illness? herbs, minerals, purgatives, massage, meditation, special diets
What does Ayurveda focus on? balance & wholeness
What are the 8 principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine? cold, heat, interior, exterior, excess, deficiency, yin, yang
What are the 5 elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine? fire, earth, metal, water, wood
What does Shamanism believe about the source of illness? Illness originates in the spirit world.
How does Shamanism treat illness? burning of herbs/plants, animals, rituals, ceremonies, purification
What does Folk Medicine believe about the source of illness? imbalance of hot & cold, patient & environment, body parts, patient & spirit realm
What does American Indian Medicine believe about the source of illness? Illness comes from disharmony with nature and the spirit world.
How does American Indian Medicine treat illness? sweat lodge, herbs, medicine wheel, sacred hoop, singing, shaking rattles
How does Osteopathic Medicine treat illness? diet, exercise, fitness
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