KINE 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Acupuncture
10 Feb 2018
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Acupuncture; re exology; biofeedback; chiro; physiotherapy; herbs, botanical medicines, and dietary supplements; naturopathy; homeopathy. Massage therapy - acupuncture - homeopathy - chiropractor - herbalist. De nition: all health-care approaches, practices, and treatments not widely taught in medical schools and not generally used in hospitals. Includes healing philosophies designed to delay or prevent serious health problems, also includes holistic approach. Inserting long, thin needles at speci c points along meridians in the body. Control nausea/vomiting after surgery, chemotherapy or dental pain. Massaging certain points on the foot or hand relieves stress or pain in other parts of the body. Eases chronic pain, arthritis, and withdrawal from nicotine, alcohol, or drugs. Uses machines that measure temperature or skin responses and relays info back to subject. Used to treat asthma, epilepsy, pain, reynaud"s disease. A japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. A positive biological response in both human and animals.
