Flashcards in 9) Complementary and Alternative Medicine Deck (7):
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Give some examples of CAMs:
Osteopathy
Aromatherapy
Herbal medicine
Acupuncture
Homeopathy
2
What are some results from trials into homeopathy?
No trials have proved how it works
But meta-analyses show positive results compared to placebo
3
What effects does aromatherapy have on the body?
Stimulate limbic system (release of serotonin and NA)
Immune system activated
Hypothalamic-pituitary axis activated
4
What does NICE recommend acupuncture for?
Tension headaches, migraines and back pain
5
Give some examples of herbal medicine used in psychiatry:
Gingko biloba - dementia
Passion flower - sedative
St John's wort
6
What can St John's Wort be used for?
Sadness
Helplessness
Anxiety
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