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What is allopathic medicine?
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Allopathic medicine (or biomedicine) has been dominant for about 100 years and has spearheaded remarkable advances in biotechnology, surgical interventions, pharmaceutical approaches, and diagnostic tools. Allopathic medical care is particularly effective when aggressive treatment is needed in emergency or acute situations.
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What is Holism?
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Holism is a theory and philosophy that focuses on connections and interactions between parts of the whole.
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Describe the Ayurvedic system of medicine.
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Ayurveda originated in the Vedic civilization of India about 4,000 years ago. “It is a science of life that delineates the diet, medicines, and behaviors that are beneficial or harmful for life.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is similar to Ayurveda in at least two ways. First, TCM as a healing system is thousands of years old. Second, a principle of TCM is that the interaction of people with their environment is most significant in creating health. |
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What is holistic nursing?
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Is nursing practice built on a holistic philosophy. Since holism is a philosophy and not a specific nursing role, holistic nurses can be found in all varieties of healthcare settings as well as in independent practice settings. In addition, holistic nurses frequently add CATs to their practice. Most holistic nurses use CAT for self-care, an essential component of holistic practice.
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Who can practice holistic nursing?
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RN's can become certified in basic & advanced holistic nursing through the American Holistic Nurses' Certification Corporation (AHNCC)
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What are the Alternative medical philosphies?
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Tradtional oriental medicines, acupuncture, & homeoppathy.
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List the biological & botanical therapies.
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Diets, vitamins, minerals, & herbs.
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What are the body manipulation therapies?
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massage, tough, & chiropractic.
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List the mind-body therapies.
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biofeedback, art therapy, meditation, theraputic touch.
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What is the role of the nurse & CAM?
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Possess knowledge, williness to learn, identifying the clients need for possible CAM, incorporating CAM into care plans.
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