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of Terms acupuncture points - anatomic points on the body used in acupuncture. alternative medicine - any form of therapy used alone, without recommended standard/conventional treatment. botanical – of plants and plant life. complementary medicine - any form of therapy used in combination with other alternative treatments or standard/conventional medicine. cupping - the use of warmed glass jars to create suction on certain points of the body. electromyogram (EMG) - measures muscles tension. electrodermal activity (EDA) - measures changes in perspiration rate. guided imagery - envisioning a certain goal to help cope with health problems. hydrotherapy - use of water as a medical treatment. moxibustion - the burning of herbal leaves on or near the body. palming – an imaging technique involving the visualization of color. Qi – Chinese word for life force. x-ray – electromagnetic energy used to produce images of bones, organs, and internal tissues. Yin and Yang – Chinese words for complementary and opposite forces that make up the life force (Qi). yoga – Indian word for "union." Yoga is a posturing and breathing technique to induce relaxation. Click here to view the |
