Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) Ch 11 Already Passed

Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) Ch 11 Already Passed holism relationship among living things. integrative health care the use of Western medicine and CAM in a coordinated way. alternative therapy therapy used instead of conventional treatment. complementary therapy used with conventional treatment. allopathic medicine traditional, conventional medicine practiced in the West. types of CAM chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, acupressure, herbal supplements, and yoga. massage therapy stroking, applying, pressure and friction, and kneading muscles and other soft tissue. Relaxes muscles and decreases stress. Swedish massage long, flowing strokes; kneading and compression. Shiatsu massage thumb pressures along energy meridians Reflexology massage thumb and fingers stimulate pressure joints on feet. Deep tissue vigorous, strenuous massage to tightened muscles and trigger points. What type of therapy should be used with caution for patients on anticoagulant? Acupuncture; bleeding can occur. Acupuncture and acupressure are part of traditional ____________ medicine. Chinese Yoga mind-body intervention that uses breathing exercises, physical postures, and meditation to decrease stress. What are some benefits of yoga? lower BP, improved flexibility, concentration, better sleep, and digestion. What is Hatha yoga? prepares the body so the mind can practice meditation without obstacles, slow-paced and gentle. What is Ashtanga yoga? a more fast paced and intense, quickly change from one pose to another. Aloe vera is used for skin problems. Capsaicin is used for osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, and shingles. Chamomile induces sleep and relieve stomach upset. Echinacea antiviral agent. Feverfew anti-inflammatory and migraines. Garlic cholesterol. ginger nausea and vomiting. gingko memory enhancement ginseng cholesterol and heart St John's wort mild depression Saw palmetto prostate Soy cholesterol, acute diarrhea in infants. Valerian insomnia What drug might Saw Palmetto interact with? Warfarin, may increase bleeding time. What SE might Comfrey cause with pregnancy? toxic to liver and can cause blood clots. What SE might Ephedra cause with pregnancy? Increase BP. AKA mahuang. What SE should be cautioned with Kava during pregnancy? liver toxicity. What herbal supplements should be avoided during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy? Ginger, St John's wort, and Echinacea. What is Dr Dean Ornish known for? research on way to reverse heart disease without drugs or surgery. meditation a discipline in which the mind is focused on an object of thought or awareness. Additional types of CAM aromatherapy, meditation, relaxation therapy/imagery, therapeutic touch or healing touch, phytonutrients and antioxidants, pet therapy, music therapy, play therapy. Biofeedback use of monitoring devices to detect changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle contractions so that they can be controlled using deep breathing and relaxation. aromatherapy essential oils used to affect a person's mood or health. Which patients should use caution with chiropractic therapy? Health conditions such as osteoporosis, cancer, and those who have had back surgery. What health conditions contraindicate massage therapy? History of blood clots, cancerous tumor that has not been removed, certain heart conditions, and severe osteoporosis.