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Complementary and Alternative Therapies

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complementary therapy definition   refers to therapy that is used along with conventional treatments  
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alternative therapies   an orthodox or unconventional form of therapy; it includes therapies that generally replace or substitute for a traditional or orthodox treatment  
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The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 does what?   clarifies marketing regulations for herbal medicines and reclassifies them as dietary supplements, distinct from food or drugs  
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role of nurse in complementary/alternative therapies   should neither advocate nor discourage the use of specific CAM therapies; need to become aware of herbal products and folk remedies to avoid potentially dangerous interactions and side effects in their patients  
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acupuncture during pregnancy   pregnant women should avoid needle insertion on or near the abdomen  
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what is acupuncture based on   gate control theory  
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aromatherapy and effect on mom and fetus   risk of abortion, gestational hypertension, or hemorrhage  
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chamomile tea in pregnancy   prevents UTIs and GI spasm; also used for sedation; avoid during pregnancy; may cause abortion and teratogenic effects on the fetus  
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primary use of biofeedback during labor   used as a relaxation technique; woman must be educated to become aware of her body and its responses and to relax for it to be effective  
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) during labor   may involve the placement of two pairs of electrodes from a battery-operated device on either side of the thoracic and sacral spine, woman turns the control knobs on the device during contractions  
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St. John’s wort during pregnancy   avoid exposure to sun; increases tone of uterus; use with caution in pregnancy; in high doses is mutagenic to sperm and oocytes, which may result in birth defects  
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gate control and natural endorphins in complementary therapy   acupuncture may trigger the release of endorphins, thus blunting the perception of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine  
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effleurage and counterpressure   slow, rhythmic, gliding strokes, usually in the direction of blood flow toward the heart and application of pressure  
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leg massage and thromboembolism in pregnancy   it is advisable to avoid massage immediately after surgery, such as cesarean birth, because of the increased risk of thrombophlebitis or blood clot  
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