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Define Complementary and Alternative Medicines.
Medical products and practices that are not part of standard medical care.
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Name a CAM that you practice/use, and state why.
Yay!
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Almost 40% of adults in America use CAMs
True; probably higher
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What is Ayurvedic Medicine?
A form of alternative medicine that originated in India and focuses on the concepts of life forces and universal connectedness.
100
What is chiropractic medicine?
Focus on spine to improve body function and ease pain
200
What are the most common forms of CAMs?
Nonvitamin, nonmineral, "natural" products; chiropractic care; deep breathing exercises; meditation; massage; and yoga
200
What is meditation used for?
Attention, Focus, Stress Management, Impulse Control, Heart Health, Boost Mood
200
Drinking green tea can be a form of CAMs
True
200
What is homeopathy?
A form of alternative medicine that includes prescribing drugs that would mimic symptoms in a healthy person for a person with an illness.
200
What are lavender, chamomile, or bergamot?
Essential oils that can be used as part of aromatherapy to feel more relaxed or help with sleep.
300
Where do CAMs originate from?
In numerous countries and cultures, which each have their individual practices adapted and passed down through generations.
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What is cupping used for?
The suction and negative pressure loosens muscles, encourages blood flow, and sedates the nervous system (good for high blood pressure). Recommended for: back/neck pain, stiff muscles, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, and cellulite.
300
There is significant research supporting the uses of CAMs
False
300
What is naturopathy?
A type of alternative medicine that is centered around the body's natural healing process. This type of medicine does not include surgery or synthetic drugs.
300
What is a placebo?
A beneficial effect in a patient following a particular treatment that arises from the patient's expectations concerning the treatment rather than from the treatment itself.
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Why is Western medicine more popular in the US than alternative medicine?
Lack of research, reliance on science and innovation, prevalence of pharmaceutical companies
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What is acupuncture used for?
Wide range of uses including treatment for: stroke rehabilitation, headache, menstrual cramps, joint pain, and nausea
400
CAM approaches are always safe.
False
400
What is Chinese Medicine?
A type of alternative medicine that incorporates Yin and Yang. The drugs prescribed to patients are from animals and vegetables.
400
What is acupuncture?
Insertion of thin needles into the skin. Qi is believed to flow through the body along several meridians (pathways).