General Flashcards
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The concept of 'epigenetics' is relevant to holistic medicine because it demonstrates that:
Answer: Lifestyle and environment can modify gene expression without changing DNA sequence
Epigenetics shows that diet, stress, toxin exposure, and other lifestyle factors can switch genes on or off, supporting holistic interventions.
Forest bathing (shinrin-yoku), a nature-based holistic practice, has been shown to primarily reduce which biomarker?
Answer: Cortisol and salivary markers of stress
Research consistently shows forest bathing reduces cortisol levels and other stress biomarkers while improving immune function and mood.
Integrative oncology combines conventional cancer treatment with complementary approaches primarily to:
Answer: Reduce side effects, support quality of life, and optimize the patient's healing environment
Integrative oncology uses evidence-based complementary therapies alongside conventional treatment to reduce side effects and improve overall patient wellbeing.
Which gut-related concept has become central to holistic medicine's understanding of systemic disease?
Answer: Gut-brain axis and intestinal microbiome influence on whole-body health
The gut-brain axis and microbiome research reveal how intestinal health influences immunity, mood, inflammation, and disease risk throughout the entire body.
Hydrotherapy in holistic medicine uses alternating hot and cold water applications to primarily achieve:
Answer: Stimulation of circulation and lymphatic flow
Contrast hydrotherapy alternates vasodilation (hot) and vasoconstriction (cold) to pump blood and lymph, improving circulation and immune function.
A holistic approach to insomnia would most likely begin with which intervention?
Answer: Sleep hygiene assessment and circadian rhythm optimization
Holistic insomnia treatment starts with identifying behavioral and environmental factors disrupting sleep, using least-invasive lifestyle corrections first.
The practice of 'grounding' or 'earthing' in holistic wellness involves:
Answer: Direct physical contact with the Earth's surface to absorb negative electrons
Earthing involves direct skin contact with the ground, theorized to transfer electrons that neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation.