Deck 15: C: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Question 1

Explain why conventional physicians and practitioners of alternative treatments have a clash of cultures when it comes to what constitutes acceptable research evidence.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Discuss the pros and cons of food supplement therapy.

Answer 2

no answer

Question 3

Explain the basic premise of mind-body therapies,and evaluate the effectiveness of hypnosis as a pain intervention.

Answer 3

no answer

Question 4

Describe several relaxation and meditation techniques,and discuss how these therapies might promote health.

Question 5

Evaluate the evidence in support of acupuncture's effectiveness as a treatment for pain and addiction.

Question 6

Define complementary and alternative medicine,identify its fundamental domains and ideals,and discuss recent trends in its acceptability.

Question 7

Identify the basic principles of naturopathy,and discuss the pros and cons of herbal medicine and food supplement therapy.

Question 8

Describe a typical chiropractic intervention,and discuss whether chiropractic treatment is effective.