Lição 191 - Alternative medicine

Match the following practices with their descriptions.

• Involves inserting thin needles into the body

• Chiropractic

• Uses essential oils for therapeutic benefits

• Acupuncture

• Uses highly diluted substances to treat ailments

• Homeopathy

• Involves spinal manipulation to treat musculoskeletal issues

• Aromatherapy

The term used to describe the use of essential oils for therapeutic benefits is (a)  

• Reflexology
• Naturopathy
• Aromatherapy
• Reiki

In the sentence "Acupuncture and chiropractic are both popular; the former involves needles, while (a)   involves spinal adjustments," what does "the latter" refer to?

• Acupuncture
• Chiropractic
• Both practices
• Neither practice

(a)   focuses on the alignment of the spine to improve health.

• Reiki
• Chiropractic
• Ayurveda
• Homeopathy

If you need to talk about your feelings and emotional problems you should seek_______

• geek

• sink

• A shrink

• shrimp

In the sentence "Naturopathy and Ayurveda are both holistic approaches; the former is based on Western traditions, while the latter is rooted in Indian practices," what does "the former" refer to?

• Ayurveda

• Naturopathy

• Both practices

• Neither practice

What is the main focus of reflexology?

(a)  

• Balancing energy fields

• Applying pressure to specific points on the feet,
• Using plant-based remedies

• Aligning the spine

Which term refers to the practice of using plant-based substances for healing?

• Reiki

• Herbalism

• Chiropractic

• Acupuncture

Match them

• Side effects

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• Over the counter

• 
• Caregiver

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What are the over the counter medicines that you usually buy at the drugstore?

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