Ch. 19 Complementary And Alternative Healing Modalities

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acupressure

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techniques in which pressure or stimulation is applied to specific points on the body, known as acupuncture points, to relieve pain, cure certain illnesses, and promote wellness by the use of finger pressure

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acupuncture

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techniques in which pressure or stimulation is applied to specific points on the body, known as acupuncture points, to relieve pain, cure certain illnesses, and promote wellness by the use of nails.

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allopathic medicine

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used to describe Western medical practices. <a>

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alternative medicine

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used to describe as many as 1,800 other therapies practiced all over the world. (a)

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animal-assisted therapy

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is the use of specifically selected animals as a treatment modality in health and human service settings. (throwing an object for a dog to retrieve helps with increase in upper extremity range of motion)

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aromatherapy

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is the therapeutic use of essential oils of plants in which the odor or fragrance plays an important part.

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ayureda

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is an Indian system of medicine that is at least 2500 years old. Illness is viewed as a state of imbalance among the body's systems. Emphasizes the interdependence of the health of the individual and the quality of societal life.

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balance

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In terms of optimal wellness, it consists of finding a desirable point between two opposite forces rather than being purely in one state or another. It has mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental components.

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bioelectromagnetics

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is the emerging science that studies how living organisms interact with electromagnetic fields. It works on the principle that every animal, plant, and mineral has an electromagnetic field that enables organic beings and inorganic objects, such as crystals, to communicate and interact as part of a single, unified energy system.

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biofeedback

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is a method by which a person can learn to control certain physiological responses of the body. the technique uses electronic equipment to provide clients with visible or audible evidence that they are controlling their body in the desired manner. (ex: a sensor attached from a person to a pc screen shows a wave pattern changing as the person concentrates on processes such as increasing blood flow in the hands, decreasing sweat gland activity, lowering blood pressure, and controlling incontinence).

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biomedicine

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used to describe Western medical practices. <b>

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chiropractic

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is the third largest independent health profession in the Western world after conventional medicine and denistry. They believe health is a state of balance, especially of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. when the spine is fully aligned, nerve energy flows freely to every cell and organ in the body.

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complementary medicine

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used to describe as many as 1,800 other therapies practiced all over the world.

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conventional medicine

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used to describe Western medical practices. <c>

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curanderismo

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is a cultural healing tradition found in Latin America and among many Latinos in the United states. Healers are called curanderos (men) and curanderas (women). They may specialize as herbalistas, midwives, counselors, massage therapists.

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detoxification

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the belief that physical impurities and toxins must be cleared from the body to achieve better health.

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energy

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is viewed as the force that integrates the body, mind, and spirit; it is that which connects everything.

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faith

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refers to our beliefs and expectations about life, ourselves, and others. In a religious context, faith refers to a belief in a supreme being who listens and responds

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guided imagery

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is a state of focused attention, much like hypnosis, that encourages changes in attitudes, behavior, and physiological reactions.

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Hand-mediated biofeedback therapies

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using the hands to alter the biofield, or energy field, are therapeutic touch (TT), healing tough, and Reiki. All three approaches could be simply defined as the use of the hands on or near the body with the intention to heart or to heal. The goals are to accelerated the person's own healing process. Have been learned easily by and pioneered by nurses.

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Herbal medicine

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Before pharmaceutical companies existed, this existed it. Treating illnesses with herbs...

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Holism

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Has combined mental, emotional, spiritual, relationship, and environmental components. It is considered to play crucial and equal roles in a person's state of health.

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Homeopathy

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is a self-healing system, assisted by small doses of remedies or medicines, which is useful in a variety of acute and chronic disorders. Developed by Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician and chemist. used the law of similars.

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Horticultural therapy

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also called gardening or a healing garden, is an adjunct therapy to occupational and physical therapy. People can view nature, visit healing garden or a wander garden or actually participate in gardening.

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Humanist

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is a perspective that includes propositions such as the following: the mind and body are indivisible, people have the power to solve their own problems, people are responsible for the patterns of their lives, and well-bing is a combination of personal satisfaction and contributions to the larger community.

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Hypnotherapy

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is the application of hypnosis in a wide variety of medical and psychological disorders. Hypnosis is a trance state or an altered state of consciousness in which an individual's concentration is focused and distraction is minimized.

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Imagery

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refers to a two-way communication between the conscious and unconscious mind and involves the whole body and all of its senses.

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Massage therapy

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the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, is a healing art, an act of physical caring, and a way of communicating without words. It is believed that it aids the ability of the body to heal itself...

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Meditation

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is a general term for a wide range of practices that involve relaxing the body and easing the mind. It is a process that anyone can use to calm themselves, cope with stress, and for those with spiritual inclinations, feel as one with God or the universe.

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Music therapy

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can be used in a variety of practice settings. Quiet, soothing music without words is often used to induce relaxation.

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Naturopathic medicine

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is not only a system of medicine, but also a way of life with emphasis on client responsibility, client education, health maintenance, and disease prevention. It may be the model health system of the future...

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Pilates

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is a method of physical movement and exercise designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body, in particular the core or center including the abdominal region. It is based in principles of yoga Zen meditations, and ancient Greek and roman physical regimes.

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Prayer

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is most often defined simply as a form of communication and fellowship with the deity or creator.

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Qi

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life energy

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Qi gong

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is a Chinese discipline consisting of breathing and mental exercises combined with body movements. Consists of soft, slow continuance movements that are circular in nature.

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Reflexology

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is a form of acupressure most commonly performed on the feet but the hands or ears may also be manipulated.

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Spirituality

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includes the drive to become all that one can be, and is bound to intuition, creativity, and motivation. It is the dimension that involves relationship with oneself, with others, and with a higher power. It gives people meaning and purpose in their lives (including illness and death).

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T'ai chi

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arose out of qi gong and is a discipline that combines physical fitness, meditation, and self-defense. Consists of soft, slow continuance movements that are circular in nature.

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traditional chinese medicine (TCM)

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has developed over 3000 years and is based on the premise that the body's vital energy or qi (pronounced chee) circulates through pathways or meridians ad can be accessed and manipulated through specific anatomic points along the surface of the body. Disease is described as an imbalance or destruction of qi.

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yoga

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has been practiced for thousands of years in India, where it is a way of life that includes ethical models for behavior and mental and physical exercises aimed at producing spiritual enlightenment. In US, for fitness and managing stress.