Complementary Medicine
If a non-mainstream approach is used [blank] with conventional medicine, it’s considered “complementary".
What is "together"?
If a non-mainstream approach is used [blank] of conventional medicine, it’s considered “alternative.”
What is "in place" of?
Integrative health brings [blank] and [blank] approaches together in a coordinated way.
What is "conventional" and "complementary"?
The 4 kinds of complementary medicine
What are nutritional, psychological, physical, and combination/s medicine?
The acronym CAM stands for
What is complementary and alternative medicine?
A form of gentle exercise consisting of body postures and breathing techniques.
What is yoga?
The practice of penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles which are then activated through gentle and specific movements of the practitioner's hands or with electrical stimulation.
What is acupuncture?
Has grown within care settings across the United States.
What is integrative medicine?
Massage, reflexology, chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation, and cupping
What are manipulation and body-based practices?
Encourages feelings of well-being, pleasure, positivity and inner peace.
What are benefits of complementary medicine?
With this therapy, a practitioner helps you create positive mental images and desired outcomes for specific situations.
What is guided imagery or visualization?
“Law of minimum dose”—the notion that the lower the dose of the medication, the greater its effectiveness is a belief/practice of what type of medicine.
What is homeopathy?
What is integrative medicine?
Tai chi, Qi gong, therapeutic touch, reiki, acupuncture, magnets
What is energy force therapies?
The human body has more than 2,000 of these.
What are acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians?
An ancient system of movement, breathing techniques and meditation. It's designed to develop and improve the circulation of qi, or “life energy,” around your body.
What is Qi gong?
Qi is the vital force of what type of medicine
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
Can help you regain control of your well-being.
What is adding integrative medicine to your healthcare routine?
Journal writing, art therapy, support groups
What are expressive therapies?
Originated in India more than 3,000 years ago
What is ayruvedic medicine?
This is a training technique through which you learn to control your thoughts, emotions or behavior.
What is biofeedback?
The burning of herbal leaves on or near the body
What is moxibustion?
Can make you feel empowered to make lifestyle changes.
What is integrative medicine techniques?
Meditation, relaxation and deep breathing, yoga, landscape therapy, music therapy, animal-assisted therapy, biofeedback, guided imagery or visualization, hypnotherapy, prayer therapy
What are mind-body techniques?
Researchers are currently exploring the potential benefits of [blank] in a variety of situations, including pain management for military personnel and veterans, relief of symptoms in cancer patients and survivors, and programs to promote healthy behaviors.
What is integrative health?