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Complementary/alternative medicine
Over 1/3 of patients may use
frequently associated with chronic pain |
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Chiropractic
osteopathic
massage
reflexology |
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Vertible - can be measured such as radiation in rad/onc
putative- spiritual such as in tai chi |
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Relief knee and back pain and IMPROVES PREGNANCY (following meta-analysis)
uses pathways of qi |
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enhance the mind’s ability to affect bodily function and symptoms.
Mindfulness, relaxation, hypnosis etc
NCCAM: meditation does improve immune function and can alter pain |
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Botanicals
vitamins
fatty acids
amino acids
probiotics |
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Dietary supplement health and education act:
dont have to prove safety and efficacy
only removed if unsafe |
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Health Claim: describes relationship between food/food cmpd or supplement ingrediant and reduced risk disease
Nutrient content: Describes relative amnt of nutrient or dietary substance
Stucture/function claim: describes how product may affect organ or system of body but cannot mention specific diseases (promotes circulation or relieves hot flashes)...must also bear this statement not endorsed by fda |
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Seal of approval by
1. USP dietary supplement verification
2. NSF supplement (national sanitation)
nongovernment, non-profit orgs |
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