FUNDAMENTALS Complementary Therapy

Plant based therapies used in whole systems of medicine or as individual preparations by allopathic providers for specific symptoms

• Botany Medication

• Alternate Medication

• Conventional Medication

• Herbal Mediacation

What are the advantages of complementary therapies?

• Relieves stress

• Treats all illness

• Reduces anxiety

• Increases overall well being

T OR F: Herbal medicines are regulated by the FDA

• True

• False

Herbal medications are often sold as what form due to not being regulated by the FDA?

• Supplements

• Drinks

• Foods

• Pills

Which act allows companies to sell herbs as dietary supplements as long as there are no health claims written on their labels

• Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act

• Herbal Medications of America ACc

• Dietary Herbal Forms Act

Natural products in the US are prepared primarily from

• Chicken feet 0_0

• Oil

• Plants

• Animal fat

Which of the following complementary treatments require specialized training?

• Biofeedback & acupunture

• Therapeutic touch & chiropractic therapy

• Meditation & relaxation therapy

• Traditional Chinese medicine & natural herbal products

Any activity that limits stimulus input by directing attention to a single unchanging stimulus allowing the person to become more self aware

• Meditation

• Massage

• Relaxation

• Exercise

What is the purpose of meditation?

• Solve all problems

• To become mindful

• To live freely of negativity

• Evoke a restful state

Meditation involves a

• Quiet space

• Comfortable position

• Receptive attitude

• Focus of attention