9) Complementary and Alternative Medicine Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Give some examples of CAMs:
A
Osteopathy Aromatherapy Herbal medicine Acupuncture Homeopathy
2
Q
What are some results from trials into homeopathy?
A
No trials have proved how it works
But meta-analyses show positive results compared to placebo
3
Q
What effects does aromatherapy have on the body?
A
Stimulate limbic system (release of serotonin and NA)
Immune system activated
Hypothalamic-pituitary axis activated
4
Q
What does NICE recommend acupuncture for?
A
Tension headaches, migraines and back pain
5
Q
Give some examples of herbal medicine used in psychiatry:
A
Gingko biloba - dementia
Passion flower - sedative
St John’s wort
6
Q
What can St John’s Wort be used for?
A
Sadness
Helplessness
Anxiety
7
Q
What is the proposed mechanism of St John’s Wort?
A
Enhances serotonin, NA and dopamine
