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ayurveda

balance of body, mind, spirit views disease as imbalance between persons life force and basic metabolic condition

hemeopathy

remedies prepared from same substance causes symptom of problem. "like for like."

naturopathy

enhances body's natural healing response using nutrition, herbology, homeopathy, PT, and counseling

When is massage therapy contraindicated?

patient's who have recent injuries, trauma, recent surgery, open wounds, deep vein thrombosis, inflammation or infections, bleeding, edema, decreased sensation, alcohol or recreational drugs recently used

aloe

treats: constipation


do not use longer than 7 days


may cause electrolyte imbalance


may lower blood glucose

echinacea

treat: upper respiratory infection


caution in patients with compromised immune systems


may lead to liver damage


short term use recommended



evening primrose

treat: eczema, skin irritation


contraindicated in individuals with seizures

feverfew

treat: migraines


may increase risk of bleeding


long term users experience withdrawal

garlic

treat: high cholesterol


may increase risk of bleeding


may decrease blood glucose



ginger

treat: nausea and vomiting in pregnancy


may increase risk of bleeding


use in pregnancy should not exceed 1g/day


monitor in patient with pregnancy

gingko biloba

treat: intermittent claudication


well tolerated for 6 months


may increase risk of bleeding


may affect blood glucose levels

ginseng

treat: improve mental performance, decrease blood glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus


may decrease BG


may reduce effects of warfarin


avoid in patients with hormone-sensitive conditions, such as breast cancer



hawthorn

treat: mild-moderate heart failure


may add to the effects of cardiac glycosides, antihypertensive, and cholesterol lowering drugs

kava

treat: anxiety


avoid in patients with liver problems and patients that take meds that affect the liver


may increase sedation


use cautiously with herbs or supplements that are metabolized by kidneys



st. John's wort

treat: depression


may lead to serious interactions with herbs, supplements, OTC or prescription drugs


interferes with metabolism of drugs that use cytochrome p450 enzyme


increase side effects if taken with antidepressants


advise patients to consult HCP before self-medicating with St. John's Wort

zinc

treat: upper respiratory infections


avoid using with dairy products and caffeine

chondroiton sulfate

treat: OA


contraindicating in patients with cancer


caution patients with bleeding disorders taking anticoagulants

glucosamine

treat: OA


decrease effects of insulin drugs


increase risk of bleeding

melatonin

treat: jet lag, sleep disorders


avoid in patients taking warfarin


caution: patients taking anticoagulants, patients with diabetes/hypoglycemia, and patients with seizure disorder


increase cholesterol levels

Chamomile Aromatherapy

treats: psoriasis, ezcema


soothes muscles, sprains, swollen joints,


GI antispasmodic, abdominal massage for colic, indigestion, gas


decreases anxiety, stress related headache, decreases insomnia

eucalyptus aromatherapy

cools body insummer


protects the body in the winter


anti-inflammatory


antiseptic


analgesic


deodorizers


antiviral


expectorant for respiratory in cool vapor


insect repellant

ginger aromatherapy

decreases nausea


calms upset stomach


works well on travel sickness

jasmine

antidepressant


massage on lower back and ab for menses cramps


relieves tension


anxiety


restlessness


aphrodisiac

lavender

antiseptic


antidepressant


sedative, calming, insomnia


massage around temples


decrease congestion when massaged into chest


assists with healing of burns


prevention of scarring


antimicrobial


may be placed directly on skin

tea tree aromatherapy

first aid kit in a bottle


antifungal, athlete's foot, ringwarm


place on handkerchief for cough and congestion


insect bites


immune stimulant


head lice


dandruff