CAM

Question 1

Differentiate between complementary therapies, alternative therapies, and integrative medicine.

Answer 1

– complementary therapies: CAM used together with traditional treatment

– alternative therapies: CAM used in place of traditional treatment

– integrative medicine: combination of therapies from traditional treatment and CAM

Question 2

What are probiotics? How are probiotics taken? What are the 2 forms?

Answer 2

– probiotics: live microorganisms similar to those found in the GI tract to enhance immune response and stabilize GI mucosal barrier

– PO

– 2 forms:

1. Lactobacillus
2. Bifidobacterium

Question 3

What are probiotics used to treat?

Answer 3

• antibiotic-associated diarrhea
• IBS
• bladder infections
• intestinal infections
• lactose intolerance

Question 4

What are the 5 domains of CAM as identified by NCCAM?

Answer 4

1. systems of health care
2. mind body therapies
3. manipulative and body-based therapies
4. biologically-based therapies
5. energy-based therapies

Question 5

Differentiate between homeopathic medicine and naturopathic medicine.

Answer 5

– homeopathic medicine: small doses of plant extracts and minerals to promote healing

– naturopathic medicine: employment of herbs and nutrition into health care practice

Question 6

What is the most commonly used mind-body therapy by health care professionals and pts?

Answer 6

prayer