CMN E2 -Therapies pt. 1

Who was the first naturopathic doctor?

Hippocrates

What did Hippocrates instruct his students to do?

prescribe only beneficial tx and AVOID those that caused harm

What is a Naturopathic doctor (ND)?

licensed primary care physician of integrative natural medicine; expertise in preventative medicine

What is homeopathy?

belief that a disease can be cured by a substance if that substance can cause similar sx in a healthy person

What is used to match a patient's presentation with a corresponding homeopathic remedy?

Materia medica

What is classical homeopathy?

totality of pt sx are taken into account to find the most appropriate homeopathic med; only 1 med prescribed at a time

What is clinical homeopathy?

uses pathophysiologic approach focusing on narrower subset of sx; multiple meds may be given at once (one for each indication)

What is complex homeopathy?

uses multiple homeopathic meds combined into a single compound to target a sx complex in an attempt to cover variation in symptoms

What is one of the world’s oldest healing systems and is the traditional healing modality of India?

Ayurveda

What is Ayurveda based on?

disease is due to imbalance or stress → encourages certain lifestyle modifications and natural therapies to regain balance

What are the tx of Ayurveda?

Internal purification process followed by special diet, herbal remedies, massage therapy, yoga, and meditation

What are the 5 karmas (actions) of Ayurveda used to remove toxins from the body?

-purgation via powders & pastes

-forced therapeutic emesis

-enemas

-blood detox

-medications via nasal route

What are the 3 steps of Ayurveda therapies?

-preparing the body for therapy

-therapeutic process

-regimens to follow to restore digestive/absorptive properties of the body

According to Ayurveda, what does the human body consist of?

7 types of tissue and 3 waste products which are balance within each dosha

What is Vata dosha?

*vata = ether + air

maintains cellular transport, elyte balance, elimination of waste

-effect increased by dryness

What is Pitta dosha?

*pitta = fire + water

regulates body temp, optic nerve coordination, hunger, thirst

-heat conditions of the body aggravate Pitta

What is Kapha dosha?

*kapha = water + earth

inc due to sweet and fatty food, provides lubrication to joints

What dosha governs catabolism?

Vata dosha

What dosha governs metabolism?

Pitta dosha

What dosha governs anabolism?

Kapha dosha

What are the main locations of Vata dosha?

colon, thighs, bones, joints, ears, skin, brain, nerve tissues

What does Vata dosha control physiologically?

anything related to movement (breathing, talking, nerve impulses, movements in the muscles & tissues, circulation, assimilation of food, elimination, urination, and menstruation)

What does Vata dosha control psychologically?

communication, creativity, flexibility, and quickness of thought

What are characteristics of Vata dosha individuals?

quick thinking, thin, and fast moving, active, creative, and gifted with a natural ability to express and communicate

What are common signs of Vata dosha imbalance?

anxiety and bodily disorders related to dryness, such as dry skin & constipation

What are the main locations of Pitta dosha?

small intestines, stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas, blood, eyes, and sweat

What does Pitta dosha control physiologically?

provides the body with heat and energy via the breakdown of complex food molecules. Governs all processes related to conversion and transformation throughout the mind and body

What does Pitta dosha control psychologically?

joy, courage, willpower, anger, jealousy, and mental perception. Also provides the radiant light of the intellect

What are characteristics of a Pitta dosha individual?

fiery personality & oily skin; joyful disposition, sharp intellect, tremendous courage and drive

unbalanced → anger, rage, ego, bitter, overbearing

How do imbalances of Pitta dosha manifest?

infection, inflammation, rashes, ulcers, heartburn, and fever

What are the main locations of Kapha dosha?

chest, throat, lungs, head, lymph, fatty tissue, connective tissue, ligaments, tendons

What does Kapha dosha control physiologically?

moistens food, gives bulk to our tissues, lubricates joints, stores energy, and related to cool bodily fluids such as water, mucous, and lymph

What does Kapha dosha control psychologically?

love, patience, forgiveness, greed, attachment, and mental inertia

What are characteristics of Kapha dosha individuals?

solid bodily frame and calm temperament

unbalanced → lethargy, attachment, depression

What are manifestations of a Kapha dosha imbalance?

breeding ground for disorders such as obesity, sinus congestion, and anything related to mucous

What is the common outcome of Yoga?

ego is transcended, causing realization of the true essence of the self or soul, unification of body, mind, and spirit

What are the techniques involved in Yoga?

meditation, devotional practice, postural stretching, diet & nutrition

What does Yoga use to integrate the body with mind and mind with soul?

Asanas (postures), focused concentration on specific body parts, and pranayama (breathing techniques)

What path of yoga is the path of emotions (Devotion)?

Bhakti

What path of yoga is the path of intellect?

Jnana

What path of yoga is the path of willpower (MC)?

Raja

What path of yoga is the path of action (service)?

Karma

No matter what yoga path is taken, what is the ‘destination’?

freedom, bliss, knowledge, power

What are the 8 limbs of yoga?

Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Prathyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi

What limb of yoga is made up of the 5 social ethics?

Yama

What limb of yoga is made up of 5 personal practices?

Niyama

What limb of yoga involves postures?

Asana

What limb of yoga involves mindful breathing?

Pranayama

What limb of yoga involves turning inward?

Prathyahara

What limb of yoga involves concentration?

Dharana

What limb of yoga involves de-concentration?

Dhyana

What limb of yoga involves pure bliss?

Samadhi

What are the physiologic effects of yoga?

inc: blood flow, CO2 output, relaxation, focus, mental clarity, energy enhancement, lactate elimination

dec: metabolism, need for O2, BP, HR, SNS activity -adrenaline

What is meditation?

complementary practice that realigns the mind-body connection, the conscious with the physical body

What is the overall benefit of meditation?

Stress management

What is the objective of meditation?

Still the mind & direct the focus inward

What is Om (“aum”)?

“essential sound of the universe”, “voice of God”, “originating sound of creating”, "unhitted sound”

What are the 3 parts of Om?

Holy Trinity

A = Creation (Brahma)

U = Preservation (Vishnu)

M = Dissolution (Shiva)

What is magnet therapy?

use of low-level magnetic field to treat illness and disease states

What does newer research show that magnetic strength must be for magnet therapy?

> 800 gauss/80 mili tesla

**MRI is 15,000+ Guass

What is the principle of magnet therapy?

all living organisms have bio-magnetic fields around them

What can electrical fields in the body be measured by?

condition of salty plasma

Where are magnets placed?

over arteries to carry the magnetic field farther (they are attracted to the iron in blood)

What are the effects of magnet therapy?

inc blood flow, dec inflammation, helps transport endorphins & decrease prostaglandins → decreases pain

What does the NCCIH classify magnetic therapy as?

form of energy medicine

Transcranial magnetic stimulation has been approved by the FDA for what?

use in individuals with depression unresponsive to drug therapy

In what patients should you AVOID magnet therapy?

Implanted cardiac & other medical devices (pacemakers, defibrillators, E-stimulators, insulin pumps, etc)

What is “Healing touch”?

form of energy healing where the practitioner's hands are thought to manipulate the flow of energy around the patient's body WITHOUT physically touching the patient

What is Reiki?

transfer of energy from the giver to the receiver by the practitioner placing their hands lightly on or just above the patient

What is ozonotherapy?

use of medical grade ozone, a highly reactive form of pure oxygen, to create a curative response to the body

What are the uses for ozonotherapy?

- Immune system stimulation

- Stimulates release of growth factors (help damaged joints & degenerative discs regenerate)

- Reduction in pain receptor activity

What MUST you check for before initiating high dose vitamin C therapy?

check for G6PD deficiency because it can induce an acute hemolysis

What has been shown to be selectively cytotoxic against cancer cells?

high dose vitamin C

What are SEs of high dose vitamin C therapy?

hypoglycemia, interferes with anticoagulants, renal impairment

What are the 3 means of use of essential oils?

topical, inhalation (diffuser), ingestion

What needs to be done to most essential oils prior to apply them to the skin?

must be diluted

How are flower essences typically taken?

orally - mixed in glass of water