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Mosby's Ch.30
Terms and Definitions as well as herbs and alternative treatments
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alternative medicine | Any range of medical therapies not regarded as orthodox by Western medicine |
| Ayurveda 1 | A holistic traditional medical system originating in India that emphasizes disease prevention |
| Biofeedback | The use of electronic monitoring of an automatic bodily function to train someone to acquire voluntary control of that function |
| Chiropractic medicine 1 | Manual manipulation of the joints and muscles |
| Complementary medicine | A range of medical therapies that fall beyond the scope of Western medicine. They are complementary to traditional medicine |
| Diagnosis | A physician's recognition of a condition or disease based on its outward signs and symptoms and/or confirming tests or procedures |
| Herb | Any plant that is valued for its aromatic, medicinal, flavorful, or other properties |
| Homeopath | A practitioner of homeopathy |
| Homeopathy | A therapeutic belief that dilutions of medicinal substances that cause a specific symptom can treat an illness that yields the same symptoms. Regulated by FDA. "Like cures Like" |
| Prophylaxis | Treatment or measure to prevent disease |
| Synthetic medicine | A medication made in a laboratory from chemical processes |
| Traditional Chinese medicine 1 | Complementary and alternative medicine whole medical system that includes a range of traditional medicine practices originating in China |
| Garlic | Allium sativum. Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, antimicrobial |
| Echinacea | Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida, Echinacea purpurea. immunostimulant, treatment of common cold and other respiratory infections |
| Saw palmetto | Serena repens. Benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| Ginkgo | Ginkgo biloba. Dementia, peripheral vascular disease, intermittent claudication |
| Soy | Glycine max. Hyperlipidemia, menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis prevention, cardiovascular disease prevention |
| Cranberry | Vaccinium macrocarpon. Urinary tract infections (UTI) |
| Ginseng | Panax quinquefolius. Stimulant, diabetes, digestive aid |
| Black cohosh | Actaea racemosa. Menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome |
| St. John's wort | Hypericum perforatum. Depression, anxiety |
| Milk thistle | Silybum marianum. Antioxidant, toxin-induced liver damage |
| Acupressure | Based on the same principles as acupuncture. Instead of using needles, pressure is applied by the practitioner. |
| Acupuncture | Based on the meridians in the body. The meridians are lines that are thought to distribute energy, causing pain or illness when blocked. The practitioner relieves blocked pathways using needles. |
| Aromatherapy | Through the sense of smell, the combination of different fragrances can result in the relief of an ailment. |
| Ayurveda 2 | Based on the spiritual side of the body. This treatment involves massages, meditation, and various postures. Changing habits is a large part of this treatment. |
| Chiropractice medicine 2 | Treatment based on the belief that realigning the body, mostly the spine, can remedy pressure, conditions, or pain. |
| Herbal Remedies | Herbal treatments are available for a variety of ailments, and are frequently sold in pharmacies and health food stores. Herbals are a common component of complementary medicine. |
| Traditional Chinese medicine 2 | Chinese medicine based on the yin and yang. Diagnoses are made based on the patient's dreams, tastes, sensations, smell... Treatments include herbal remedies and acupuncture. |
| Nutraceutical | Food or dietary supplement which has medicinal benefit. |
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