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integrative health
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Allopathic medicine | Conventional medicine body and mind are separate health=absence of disease |
| Complementary health | Interventions that can be use with or in addition to conventional medicine |
| Integrative health | Combination of conventional and complementary health approaches |
| Holism | Looking at whole person not just one health problem |
| Philosophy of holism | Connections and interactions between the parts of the whole person - physical, mental, emotional,, sexual, cultural, social, spiritual and energetic dimensions (body, mind, spirit, emotions) |
| Who uses complementary medicine the most? | Women>men Higher level of education higher socioeconomic status white people west coast |
| Holisitic food approaches | Reduced intake of processed foods reduced artificial sweeteners eat in season foods avoid preservatives |
| Botanical and nutritional supplements | Treat disease and reduce symptoms Vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, and mores Not classified as drugs and not regulated for quality and potency |
| Mind-body practices | Relaxation Meditation Guided imagery Aromatherapy Yoga Qi Gong, and Tai Chi Acupuncture Chiropractic care |
| Energy healing therapies | Therapeutic touch Healing touch Sound healing |