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When is a massage contraindicated?
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In pt.'s with:
Phlebitis
Thrombosis
Infectious Skin Diseases
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Which Herb?
Use- N/V, motion sickness, appetite improvement, impotence, liver loxicity, burns.
Don't take large doses if preg., r/t teratogenic effects. Drug interactions with antacids, histamine H2 receptor blockers, proton pump inhibitors, Anticoagulants.
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Ginger
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Where does DIgitalis come from?
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The Foxglove Herb
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#1 difference between Herbs and Parmaceuticals?
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Not Regulated by FDA
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Which Herb?
Use- Premenstrual Syndrome, ADH, CV problems, Hot Flashes, Mastalgia
Contraindicated in pt.'s breastfeeding or preg, history of epilepsy, or taking trcylic antidepressant or other drugs that lower seizure threshold.
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Evening Primrose
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Which Herb?
Use- Increase memory, & circulation to extremities and brain.
Atrial/venous vasoactive changes that increase tissue perfusion. Reactions uncommon but reports of seizures in children and bleeding complications. Drug interactions possible with antiplatlet therapy or anticoagulant.
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GINKO
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Which Herb?
Use- Skin irritations, acne, athletes foot.
Avoid drugs with histamine release.
Don't apply to dry skin.
use externally
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Tea Tree Oil
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_____therapies may include the same interventions as complementary but frequently become teh primary treatment modality.
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Alternative
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Which Herb?
Use- Mild to moderate depression, anxiety, viral infection.
Numerous results of efficacy and safety
Suggested benefits for mild -moderate depression
Reactions uncommon but include constipation, vertigo, & dry mouth
Avoid use with MAOI's, pregnancy, breastfeeding.
DO NOT USE IN CHILDREN!!
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St. Johns Wart
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Which Herb?
Use - Antibiotic & Antiseptic (*mucous membranes)
May cause decreased anticoagulant effect, increased hypoglycemic effects with insulin use.
*DIGOXIN ALERT*
Should not give to children
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Goldenseal
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_____therapies are used in addition to conventional treatment recommended by a persons healthcare provider.
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Complementary
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Which Herb?
Use- Anxiety, stress, restlessness
Increases sedative effects, heavy use may cause nutritional deficiencies, skin dermopathy, pulmonary HTN.
Don't give to children under 12
Avoid alcohol, pregnancy & breastfeeding
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KAVA
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_____is AKA traditional or conventional western medicine?
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Allopathic
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Which Herb?
Use- Antiseptic, Fragrance
Calming mild sedative effect. May be added to bath. Orally used as a tea to calm a "nervous stomach", Excess inhalation may lead to vertigo, nausea, syncope.
Avoid hazzardous activities till effects are known
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Lavender
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True or False?
Doctors of chiropractic medicine prescribe medications?
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False
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