| complementary therapies | are treatment used in addition to conventional health care regiments recommended by a persons health care provider |
| Alternative therapies | often include some of the same interventions as complementary therapies but frequently become the primary treatment modality |
| allopathic medicine | Traditional or conventional western medicine |
| herbal therapies | an alternative therapy that uses herbs to provide health benefits |
| pharmaceuticals | drugs, or drug based products or preparations |
| yoga | holistic system of mind-body connection that includes control of the body through correct posture & breathing, control of the emotions & meditation & contemplation |
| holistic nursing | addresses and treats the mind-body-spirit of patient |
| Chiropractic therapy | nontraditional therapy that includes manipulation of the musculoskeletal system, adjust the joints of the body, usually the vertebrae, back in proper alignment |
| Qi | life force |
| meridians | channels of energy |
| Acupuncture | a method of stimulating certain points (acupoints) on the body by the insertion of special needles to modify the perception of pain, normalize psychological functions, prevent or treat disease |
| acupressure | entails the use of gentle pressure at similar points on the body |
| reiki | a form of alternative health treatment that originated in Japan, it is focused on the promotion of health and wellness through relaxation techniques |
| Therapeutic massage | performed by trained professionals to manipulate the soft tissues of the body and assist with healing |
| aromatherapy | details the use of pure essential oils, produced from plants, to provide health benefits |
| reflexology | based on the premise that it is possible to exert an affect on the entire body by applying pressure to specific on the feet, hands, ears, and thumbs |
| imagery | visualization techniques to create mental images to evoke changes in the body, improve perceived well-being, and enhance self-awareness |
| relaxation | is the state of generalized decrease in cognitive, physiologic, or behavioral arousal |
| focusing | the ability to identify, differentiate, keep attention on, and return attention to simple stimuli for an extended period |
| passivity | the ability to stop unnecessary goal-directed and analytic activity |
| Receptivity | the ability to tolerate and accept experiences that are sometime uncertain, unfamiliar, or paradoxical |
| biofeedback | is a noninvasive method that an individual can employ to learn control f the body to manage certain conditions |
| tetrahydrocannabinol | a compound of marijuana |
| cannabidiol | a cannabis compound purported to have anti-inflammatory effects |
| cannabinoid | compounds found in marijuana, there are more than 60of these compounds, it is responsible for the feelings of being "high" that are associated with the use of marijuana |
| Taiji | martial arts practice that emphasizes relaxing the body and focusing the mind; tai chi movements is performed slowly, accentuating the intention, mechanics, accuracy, and precision of motion |
| where are many herbal medicines sold | as food or through food supplements in health food stored snd through private companies |
| in 1994 what law did the dietary supplement health and education act pass | allows for herbs to be sold as dietary supplements as long as no health claims are written on their labels |
| aloe vera (aloe ferox, aloe barbadensis) uses | burns, skin irritation, has laxative properties |
| first consideration of aloe vera | internal use produces a cathartic action and has resulted in painful cramps, electrolyte imbalance, hemorrhagic diarrhea, and kidney damage |
| second consideration of aloe vera | drug exist with antidysrhythmics, cardiac glucosides (digoxin), anti diabetics, beta blockers, steroids, diuretics and disulfiram, herb interactions exist with licorice |
| Cayenne ( capsicum sp.) uses | general cardiovascular health: reduces cholesterol level; topical application produces anagelsia, controls bleeding |
| cayenne first consideration | topical application as a counterirritant produces a "heat" sensation. repeated applications produce analgesia that results from neuronal depletion of substance p. burning and pruritus diminished with continued use |
| cayenne second consideration | drug interactions exist with ACE inhibitors, heparin, ASA, disulfiram, and theophylline. herb interactions exist with feverfew, garlic, ginger, and ginseng |
| ginger (zingiber officinale) uses | nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, appetite improvement, impotence, liver toxicity, burns |
| gingers first consideration | overdose possibly produces CNS depression and dysrhythmias, ginger sometimes enhances the effect of anticoagulants |
| ginger second consideration | pregnant doses should not take large doses because teratogenic potential is highly unstudied, no consensus exist regarding dosage or monitoring |
| gingers third consideration | drug interactions are possible with antacids, histamine H2, receptor blockers, proton pump inhibitors, anticoagulants, barbiturates, disulfiram and metronidazole |
| gingko, maidenhair tree, gingko biloba uses | improves memory, increase circulation to the extremities and the brain |
| gingko, maidenhair tree, gingko biloba first consideration | produces arterial and venous vasoactive changes that increase tissue perfusion and cerebral blood flow |
| gingko, maidenhair tree, gingko biloba adverse reactions | dizziness, headache, subarachnoid and subdural hemorrhage, and cardiac insufficiency & seizures in small children and bleeding complications |
| gingko, maidenhair tree, gingko biloba drug interations | antiplatelet therapy, anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, bupropion, tricyclic, antidepressants, disulfiram, metronidazole, MAOIs, SSRIs,trazodone, herbal interaction is garlic |
| what are herb manufacturers are not required by law to demonstrate | safety, efficacy or quality of the products |
| st john's wort (hypericum perforatum) uses | mild to moderate depression, anxiety, viral infection, insomnia, premenstrual syndrome, topical myalgia, inflammation |
| what should you avoid with herbs | using combinations of herbs, using herbs and spices for two weeks before any surgery, during pregnancy & lactation or trying to get pregnant |
| rosemary uses internally | mental stimulant, alleviating stress, circulatory problems |
| rosemary uses externally | myalgia, neuralgia, pruritus, migraines |
| older adults consideration | need touch as much as or more than any other group |
| what does yoga "yoke" mean | union of personal self with the Devine source |
| what is one key factor of biofeedback | increased awareness achieved by the patient about physiologic functions and influencing factors of these functions |
| what is another advantage of biofeedback | reduction of the stress response |
| THC is psychoactive and may cause | euphoria, paranoia, drowsiness, and increased hunger |
| what classification is marijuana | schedule 1 like heroine and LSD |
