Integrated Medicine Study Guide

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, founders, and terminology from the Integrated Medicine Study Guide.

Homeo/path/ic

Literally means like or same / disease / refers.

Integrated Medicine

The term currently used to refer to complementary or alternative medicine, exemplified by therapies such as massage and reflexology.

Biofeedback

A type of psychosomatic therapy.

Aromatherapy

A therapy based on the principle of olfactory stimulation, thought to affect the limbic system of the brain, and administered via inhalation, massage, or baths.

Placebo Effect Therapy

A therapy that operates on the principle of suggestion and believability.

Therapeutic Touch

A therapy classified under alternative medicine.

Acu/puncture

A treatment that literally means needle puncture, has held mainstream appeal in the United States since the 1970s, can be paired with electrical current, and may be used during surgery for anesthesia.

Dr. Elisabeth Kbler-Ross

A figure best known for defining The Stages of Death and Dying.

Acceptance

One of Dr. Elisabeth Kbler-Ross' stages of death.

Holistic Therapies

Approaches to medicine that stress the importance of self-care and illness prevention.

Chemotherapy

A treatment modality considered orthodox or conventional medicine.

Juniper

An oil that an aromatherapist might use to ease joint pain.

Reiki

A Japanese term meaning universal vital force.

Reflexology

A therapy that literally means again / bends / of / procedure of, treats the body using principles similar to acupuncture and acupressure, and commonly massages the hand.

Folk Remedies

Remedies that are based on charms.

Andrew Taylor Still

The founder of osteopathy.

Samuel Hahnemann

The founder of homeopathy.

Daniel David Palmer

The founder of chiropractics.

Natural Medicine

Any therapy that relies on the body's own healing powers, utilizing methods like vitamin therapy, herbal remedies, and chiropractic.

Alpha Wave Activity

The type of brain wave activity promoted alongside a relaxed state by all hypnosis techniques.

Auricular Acupuncture

The practice of using small acupuncture needles to treat the ears.

Traditional Medicine

A type of medicine characterized by ancient origins, strong cultural ties, and traditions.

Homeopathic Physicians

Physicians who administer small doses of similar disease substances to stimulate immunity.

Allopathic Physicians

Physicians who use antagonistic substances to attack disease organisms or illness.

Massage

The manipulation of the body's soft tissues by stroking, rubbing, kneading, and tapping.

Hypnosis

A practice that literally means sleep / condition.

Placebo

A word that literally means I shall please.

Autogenic Training

A self-suggestion technique which assists patients in controlling stress.

Chinese Traditional Medicine

A medical system founded on the principle of balance within the body.

Andrew Weil

An individual who promoted a holistic healing approach to medicine.

Limbic System

The part of the brain upon which aromatherapy is thought to exert its effects.