CMN E2 -Intro

What is complementary medicine?

conventional (mainstream, Western, allopathic) medicine along with non-traditional medicine

What is alternative medicine?

products/practices developed outside of mainstream medicine; used instead of conventional medicine

What is integrative medicine?

use of alternative medicine as adjunct to conventional medical care; healing occurs within the body/mind and requires active participation from the pt

What is functional medicine?

seeks to identify/treat the underlying cause of pt condition; centers on the idea that 1 condition may have may causes or can have many conditions

What is conventional medicine?

healing occurs outside the body-mind and is viewed as something done to the patient

What is homeopathic medicine?

alternative system based on the principle that the lower the dose of the medication, the greater its effectiveness

"Law of minimum dose"

What is holistic medicine?

treatment of the whole person- body, mind, emotions, and spirit- to achieve wellness and good health

What is natural medicine?

therapy involving the body's own healing powers, medicine derived from plants

What is naturopathic medicine?

uses a variety of treatment approaches (dietary and lifestyle changes, dietary supplements, relaxation techniques) along with conventional medicine

When non-mainstream medical practice is used together with conventional medicine, what is this considered?

complementary

When non-mainstream medical practice is used in place of conventional medicine, what is this considered?

alternative

What are the two major groups of complementary health approaches?

Natural products & Mind/Body practices

What is the MC reason for complementary alternative medicine use?

Prevent illness/For general wellness

What type of alternative medicine do patients spend the most amount of money on?

non-vitamin, non-mineral dietary supplement

What are some of the beliefs of ancient scholars?

didn’t know the mind and body were separate, knew things had “energy”, believed a balance of energy is crucial for health & well-being

What are some of the beliefs of healers in times past?

use outer resources to help mobilize the body's inner resources

the body heals itself and maintains it's own health

What are some of the beliefs of healers now?

Study dead cells and tissues

Use drugs to affect receptors

Cut out parts that don't work or are unwanted

Replace failing parts

What is modern medicine based on?

understanding the disease process at the cellular level

What is a fallback of modern medicine?

the practice of separate parts does not work well when there is more than one body part/system involved = not good for chronic disease

What is chronic disease?

disease that is prolonged, does not resolve spontaneously, and is rarely cured completely

(obesity, diabetes, heart failure, COPD, CA, Crohn’s)

What is the criticism of modern medicine?

not all physical phenomena is explained by reducing matter to its smallest parts

What is the greatest cost of health care?

drugs

What is the best predictor of complementary medicine use?

higher education = more disposable income, inc knowledge & self-awareness, different attitudes

What are some reasons pts don’t tell their providers about their use of complementary medicine?

provider never asked, perception that use is irrelevant to conventional care, anticipation of disapproval

Pts w/ what condition utilize complementary medicine the most?

Back pain

What is the most common complementary health approach among adults?

Natural products

What is the most common natural product used among adults?

Fish oil/Omega 3

Why has complementary medicine gained increased attention?

use for prevention of chronic disease

A majority of what is considered complementary medicine in the US is considered what to 80% of the world’s population?

primary care

What is wellness?

state of attaining and maintaining health

What is allopathic medicine?

conventional/Western -uses drugs & surgery to prevent and treat disease in those at risk

What is complementary medicine?

engages the inner resources of an individual to be an active and conscious participants in maintaining his/her own health

balances internal & external forces and the social environment