||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Reading: Alternative Medicine 1 ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ¤ÓªÕéᨧ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. µÍ¹·Õè 1 Reading: Alternative Medicine ¤ÓÊÑè§ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. 1. There are several common forms of medicinal remedies. First, infusions are a simple way of extracting the active principles of herbs through the action of hot water. The preparation of infusions is similar to way we prepare tea. 'This method' is used to extract the volatile components of the dried or green aerial parts of herbs and plants like flowers and leaves. Infusions may use single herbs or a blend and are drunk hot or cold. Certainly this is the most common and cheap method of extracting the medicinal compounds of herbs. 'This method' refers to ______. Infusions (/) Way we prepare tea Hot water 2. The second form is called decoctions. Roots, barks and fruits being thicker and less permeable than the aerial parts of medicinal plants, do not liberate ‘their’ active principles by simple infusion. It is necessary to simmer these parts in boiling water in order to extract their medicinal constituents. ‘The material’ should be cut or broken into small pieces. In order to avoid loosing volatile constituents, use a lid over the simmering pan. After cooling down and separating the solid from the liquid, decoctions can be taken hot or cold. ‘their’ refers to __________. of roots, barks and fruits(/) of aerial parts of medicinal plants 3. ‘The material’ refers to _______. aerial parts active principles roots, barks and fruits (/) 4. Tinctures: Most of the volatile components of medicinal plants and herbs are soluble in alcohol. By immersing dried or fresh parts of plants in alcohol, the active principles are easily extracted at concentrations that exceed ‘those’ that can be achieved by infusion or decoction. Highly concentrate solutions that will last for one to two years are a convenient way to store and use medicinal plants constituents. Ideally tinctures should be made using pure ethyl alcohol distilled from cereals. However, since ‘this product’ is not available to the public, good Vodka with 45-35% alcohol can be used. The extraction is fairly quick. A 50% mixture of herbs and alcohol kept in a tightly closed jar will hold a tincture ready for use at the prescribed dosage. ‘those’ refers to__________. the medicinal plants the active principles (/) concentrations 5. ‘this product’ refers to __________. highly concentrate solutions tintures pure ethyl alcohol distilled from cereals (/) 6. Syrups: With some rare exceptions, like peppermint ‘that’ is a familiar flavoring agent in tooth paste and chewing gum, infused or decocted herbs are not palatable, specially for children. In order to disguise ‘their’ taste, infusion and decoctions can be mixed with honey or unrefined sugar from cane. ‘These syrups’ combine the soothing action of these solvents to the medicinal properties of the infusions and decoctions resulting in additional benefits specially for treating cough and sore throats. ‘that’ refers to __________. exception peppermint(/) flavor 7. ‘their’ refers to ________. of familiar flavoring agents of infused or decocted herbs(/) of children 8. ‘These syrups’ refers to ____________. infused or decocted herbs tooth paste and chewing gum honey or unrefined sugar from cane(/) 9. Infused Oils: Pure vegetable oils like sunflower, almond and olive oil are easily found at grocer stores. ‘They’ have the property of dissolving the active, fat-soluble active principles of medicinal plants and herbs. This process is called infusion and can be carried out at room temperature or higher. Infusion is a slower process than alcohol extraction but has the advantage of resulting in an oil based solution of medicinal constituents ‘that’ can easily be used to make creams and ointments. Hot infusion is recommended for the harder parts of ‘the plants’ while cold infusion is more suitable for flowers and leaves. ‘They’ refers to ___________. Pure vegetable oils (/) Grocer stores Medicinal plants and herbs 10. ‘that’ refers to _______. infusion alcohol extraction an oil based solution of medicinal constituents (/) 11. ‘the plant’ refers to _______. sunflower, almond and olive medicinal plants and herbs (/) pure vegetables 12. Essential Oils: Essential oils are the volatile oily components of aromatic plants, trees and grasses. ‘They’ are found in tiny glands located in the flowers (neroli), leaves (eucalyptus), roots (calamus), wood (sandal) and resins (frankincense). Essential oils are extracted by four main methods: steam distillation, centrifugation, solvent extraction and efleurage. ‘In the first method’ the oil is extracted by the action of hot steam and then selectively condensed with water from ‘which’ it is separated. In the second method the oil is extracted by pressure or centrifugation. ‘In the third method’ the oil is dissolved in a volatile solvent ‘that’ when evaporated leaves a heavily natural wax substance called concrete. When separated from the wax, the resulting liquid is called an absolute, ‘the most concentrated form of aroma available.’ Efleurage is a longer process involving the dissolution of the oils in animal fat and its separation using alcohol. Although essential oils' main usage is in cosmetics and perfumery, many of ‘them’ do have proved therapeutic properties. ‘Them’ refers to ________. Essential oils(/) The volatile oily plants Aromatic plants, trees and grasses 13. ‘In the first method’ refers to ___________. finding flowers, leaves, roots, wood and resins steam distillation(/) effleurage 14. ‘which’ refers to _________. hot steam water(/) the oil 15. ‘In the third method’ refers to __________. Solvent extraction(/) Pressure Frankincense 16. ‘that’ refers to _________. the oil a volatile solvent(/) a heavily natural wax substance 17. ‘the most concentrated form of aroma available’ refers to ______. concrete the wax an absolute(/) 18. ‘them’ refers to ________. essential oils(/) cosmetics perfumery 19. Creams: Creams are mixtures of oils or fats with water. Since water and oils are not miscible, it is necessary to add an emulsifying agent that avoids ‘their’ separation. Creams are therefore stable emulsions of oils or fats. Medicinal properties are added to creams when ‘they’ use or are made with tinctures, infusions, oil infusions, essential oils or decoctions. Creams are permeable allowing the skin to breathe and sweat. ‘Their’ water content and some additional hydrophobic agent like Glycerin promotes the hydration and cooling of the skin. ‘their’ refers to _________. of creams of water and oils(/) of oils or fats 20. ‘they’ refers to _________. oils or fats medicinal properties creams(/) 21. ‘Their’ refers to _______. Of creams (/) Of skin Of sweat ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Reading: Alternative Medicine 2 ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ¤ÓªÕéᨧ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. µÍ¹·Õè 1 References ¤ÓÊÑè§ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. 1. Kava kava is the herb of many names and strong power. It is highly prized for ‘its’ various medicinal effects and similar to ginseng ‘it’ is an all-cure medicine. ‘its’ refers to _________. of kava kava (/) of many names of strong power 2. ‘it’ refers to ________. ginseng kava kava (/) medicinal effect 3. Kava kava has been used for centuries by pacific islanders in cultural and religious ceremonies to achieve a higher level of consciousness. Kava's narcotic and stimulant effects made it highly popular and ‘it’ has been drunk only before important religious ceremonies. Kava's cultural role in the South Pacific is being compared to ‘that’ of wine in Europe. Islanders have used dried kava roots made into a tea to obtain a mild stimulating tonic. ‘it’ refers to ________. kava kava(/) kava’s narcotic and stimulant effect a pacific islander 4. ‘that’ refers to _______. the religious ceremony the popularity the cultural role (/) 5. Kava can be found on Tahiti, Hawaii, Fiji, the Micronesian Islands, Samoa and other islands of South Pacific. It grows as a bush and ‘its’ roots look like bundles of woody, hairy branches. Kava roots contain chemicals called kavapyrones ‘that’ cause reactions similar to ‘that’ of pharmaceutical drugs used for depression and anxiety and ‘they’ are responsible for kava's effects. ‘its’ refers to _______. of kava(/) of Hawaii of a bush 6. ‘that’ refers to _______. kava roots kava branches kavapyrones(/) 7. ‘that’ refers to _______. chemical kavapyrones reaction(/) 8. ‘they’ refers to ______. kavapyrones(/) reactions pharmaceutical drugs 9. Kava kava has recently received a lot of scientific support and is used medicinally as well as recreationally now. There have been countless articles published about ‘this herb’ in well known magazines and publications. Many people are taking kava instead of aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen due to ‘its’ therapeutic properties. ‘this herb’ refers to ______. kava kava(/) kavapyrones kava’s effect 10. ‘its’ refers to _____. of reaction of kava kava (/) of aspirin ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Reading: Alternative Medicine 3 ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ¤ÓªÕéᨧ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. µÍ¹·Õè 1 References ¤ÓÊÑè§ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. 1. Dong Quai is an aromatic chinese herbal remedy made from the root of angelica sinensis, ‘which’ is growing at high altitudes in China, Korea and Japan. ‘The root’ has a strong smell and a sweet taste. The flowers of dong quai are greenish-white. ‘which’ refers to _______. Dong Quai an aromatic remedy Angelica sinensis (/) 2. ‘The root’ refers to _______. Dong Quai The root of angelica sinensis (/) The root found in high altitudes 3. Dong Quai is known as a tonic herb for women and is used by women in the treatment of female disorders such as premenstrual syndrome, menstrual cramps and to help ‘them’ with menopause. Especially in combination with other herbs, dong quai is very effective for menopausal and menstrual difficulties. Chinese women have used ‘this herb’ to regulate the menstrual cycle for centuries. ‘them’ refers to _______. women(/) female disorders menstrual cramps 4. ‘this herb’ refers to _____. Dong Quai(/) a tonic herb the treatment 5. The compounds ‘that’ are responsible for medicinal actions of dong quai include various coumarins and flavonoids. Some of ‘them’ stimulate the central nervous system and let ‘this herb’ act as a mild energizer. ‘that’ refers to _______. the compounds(/) Dong Quai medicinal actions 6. ‘them’ refers to _____. the compounds(/) coumarins flavonoids 7. ‘this herb’ refers to _____. coumarins flavonoids Dong Quai(/) 8. Dong quai is considered to be of very low toxicity, but it may cause some fair-skinned persons to become more sensitive to sunlight. ‘It’ should also not be taken in large quantities by pregnant women. ‘It’ refers to ______. Dong quai(/) Toxicity Sunlight 9. Dong quai's health benefits made it famous as "the female ginseng", because it supports female reproductive system in much the same way that ginseng supports the male reproductive system. ‘It’ is also commonly described as the supreme "woman’s herb", and as the "queen of Chinese herbs". Dong quai is found in numerous general tonic formulations as part of the blood-building component of the formula. Both men and women benefit from strong blood enabled by Dong quai. ‘It’ refers to _______. Ginseng Dong quai (/) Dong quai’s health benefit ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Reading: Alternative Medicine 4 ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ¤ÓªÕéᨧ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. µÍ¹·Õè 1 References ¤ÓÊÑè§ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. 1. Saw Palmetto is a small plant native to the coastal areas of Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. It has been an important food source for native Americans for at least 12,000 years. Saw Palmetto has not lost its value since ‘then,’ because all parts of ‘this plant’ are known to have important health benefits. ‘then’ refers to ________. Saw Palmetto was found Saw Palmetto was eaten (/) Saw Palmetto was valued 2. ‘this plant’ refers to ______. Saw Palmetto(/) a small plant the coastal areas 3. The most prized part of Saw Palmetto is the berries, ‘which’ are harvested, dried, and ground for preparation as a tea or in capsules. The Berries has a pungent, sweet taste, and has a warming effect on the body. ‘which’ refers to _______. Saw Palmetto the berries(/) prizes 4. By the native Indians, Saw Palmetto has been used as a tonic for nutritional supplementation. They used the Saw Palmetto’s seeds as food and ‘they’ believed that the fruits had special health benefits. Early American settlers used the juice from Saw Palmetto berries to gain weight, to improve general disposition and as a sedative. ‘They’ used it also to treat problems associated with the genitals and reproductive system. ‘they’ refers to ______. the native Indians (/) Saw Palmetto’s nutritional supplements Saw Palmetto’s seeds 5. ‘They’ refers to _____. Special health benefits the native Indians Early American settlers(/) 6. Nowadays, Saw Palmetto is used to treat a variety of ailments. ‘It’ is believed to fight coughs, bronchitis, dysmenorrhea, and asthma. It is still used to stimulate appetite, balance the metabolism, and aid digestion. ‘It’ refers to ______. Saw Palmetto(/) A variety of ailments A treatment 7. Saw Palmetto is also known as an aphrodisiac for both men and women and as a popular treatment for an enlarged prostate both in Europe and the United States. ‘It’ also appears to have anti-inflammatory and mild antiandrogenic effects. ‘It’ refers to _______. Saw Palmetto (/) An aphrodisiac An enlarged prostate ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Reading: Alternative Medicine 5 ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ¤ÓªÕéᨧ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. µÍ¹·Õè 1 References ¤ÓÊÑè§ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. 1. Ginseng is probably the most famous chinese herb. It has been used in Asia for more than 5,000 years. In China, ginseng has been treasured since the dawn of written history. In the Qing Dynasty of ancient China, ‘it’ was prized more than gold. ‘it’ refers to _______. Ginseng (/) Chinese herb the dawn 2. Ginseng is available in literally thousands of tonic formulations and it is featuring the most of the traditional preventative herbal remedies. Many people seeking to improve energy and vitality use ginseng daily. Ginseng requires about six years to mature, but it is difficult and expensive to grow. ‘Its’ value is found in its stained root ‘which’ contains a complex mixture of carbohydrate compounds, nitrogenous compounds, fat-soluble compounds, vitamins and minerals. The curative powers of ginseng are unique in the way ‘they’ affect the whole body. Ginseng has also been recognized as a potent immune system tonic by modern researchers. ‘Its’ refers to _______. Of ginseng (/) Of maturity Of growth 3. ‘which’ refers to _____. ginseng ginseng’s stained root(/) six years of maturity 4. ‘they’ refers to ______. ginseng’s compounds ginseng’s vitamins and minerals ginseng’s curative powers(/) 5. There are several types of ginseng available: Asian ginseng, also called panax ginseng, American ginseng, Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), and Japanese ginseng (Panax japonicum). Panax ginseng, ‘which’ is grown especially in Korea, China and Japan, is the most widely used. American ginseng grows commonly in wooded areas from Quebec to Minnesota and south to Georgia and Oklahoma. Siberian ginseng grows in forests of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan. ‘which’ refers to _____. American ginseng Siberian ginseng Asian ginseng(/) 6. Only Asian and American ginseng are known for ‘their’ exceptional curative properties. ‘These two species of ginseng’ look very similar and have also similar chemical compositions. These days, North American Ginseng is cultivated in British Colombia, Ontario, and Wisconsin, and is a valuable export. North American ginseng is often considered the most valuable and beneficial. ‘their’ refers to _______. of Asian and American ginseng(/) of Asian and Siberian ginseng of Asian and Japanese ginseng 7. ‘These two species of ginseng’ refers to _______. Asian and American(/) Asian and Siberian Asian and Japanese ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Reading: Alternative Medicine 6 ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ¤ÓªÕéᨧ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. µÍ¹·Õè 1 Reading Comprehension ¤ÓÊÑè§ Real the passage carefully and answer the following questions. What Is Acne? Provided by YourMedicalSource.com Acne is a skin condition that occurs due to the overproduction of oil by the oil glands of the skin. The oil that normally lubricates the skin gets trapped in blocked oil ducts and results in what we know as pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads on the surface of skin. Sometimes it also includes deeper skin lesions that are called cysts. • Pimples are small skin swellings that sometimes contain pus. • Blackheads are dark formations on the skin due to an accumulated mixture of oil and cells in a blocked skin pore. • Whiteheads are small flesh-or white-colored bumps due to skin pore blockage. • Cysts are closed sacs beneath the skin or deeper that contain fluid or semisolid substances. The areas of the skin that are most susceptible to acne are those areas that contain the largest number of oil glands. For example, it is estimated that there are 2,000 oil glands per square inch on the forehead alone. The face, chest, shoulders, and back are the areas with the highest population of oil glands. Acne commonly occurs in people between their teenage years and their 20s. However, it is not restricted to this age. Older adults and children can also have acne. Facts About Acne • In most people, acne will last for about three to four years and in 15% of the cases, acne can continue for eight-12 years. • In a smaller percentage (5%), acne will last beyond age 25 and can continue up to age 40. • In women particularly, acne may not occur until age 25. • In 70% of the cases, women will notice a flare-up in the acne condition prior their menstrual period, perhaps due to an increase of androgens. Androgens are steroid hormones responsible for the development and maintenance of male physical characteristics. • The more severe cases of acne tend to occur most often in men, because they produce more of the male hormones that stimulate acne formation. Women with a lot of body or facial hair, and those who have irregular periods, may be at increased risk of acne. These women may want to have their hormone levels evaluated by a physician. 1. What is not correct about acne? Acne occurs as a result of an overproduction of oil of the skin oil glands Acne is a skin condition People over their 20s can still have acne Cysts are similar to blackheads (/) 2. What causes acne? oil glands blocked oil ducts (/) skin swelling large oil glands 3. Which areas of the body can’t acne be found? face chest shoulders buttocks (/) 4. Why women have acne prior to their menstrual period? the androgens reduce the androgens increase(/) the androgens are stable 5. Who tends to have severe acne? men (/) women children teenagers 6. What factor does not contribute to the acne occurrence in women? a lot of body and facial hair irregular periods low androgens (/) overproduction of oil 7. Sometimes it also includes deeper skin lesions that are called cysts. that refers to_______ deeper skin lesions skin lesions(/) 8. Acne commonly occurs in people between their teenage years and their 20s. their refers to _______ acne people (/) teenage years 9. Women with a lot of body or facial hair, and those who have irregular periods, may be at increased risk of acne. These women may want to have their hormone levels evaluated by a physician. these women refers to __________ women with a lot of body or facial hair those who have irregular periods both a and b (/) 10. In 70% of the cases, women will notice a flare-up in the acne condition prior their menstrual period Which word has the closest meaning to “flare-up”? disappearance occurrence (/) production seriousness ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Reading: Alternative Medicine 7 ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ¤ÓªÕéᨧ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. µÍ¹·Õè 1 Reading comprehension ¤ÓÊÑè§ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. Herbal Medicine, sometimes referred to as Herbalism or Botanical Medicine, is the use of herbs for their therapeutic or medicinal value. An herb is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, aromatic or savory qualities. Herb plants produce and contain a variety of chemical substances that act upon the body. Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare known to mankind. Herbs had been used by all cultures throughout history. It was an integral part of the development of modern civilization. Primitive man observed and appreciated the great diversity of plants available to him. The plants provided food, clothing, shelter, and medicine. Much of the medicinal use of plants seems to have been developed through observations of wild animals, and by trial and error. As time went on, each tribe added the medicinal power of herbs in their area to its knowledgebase. They methodically collected information on herbs and developed well-defined herbal pharmacopoeias. Indeed, well into the 20th century much of the pharmacopoeia of scientific medicine was derived from the herbal lore of native peoples. Many drugs commonly used today are of herbal origin. Indeed, about 25 percent of the prescription drugs dispensed in the United States contain at least one active ingredient derived from plant material. Some are made from plant extracts; others are synthesized to mimic a natural plant compound. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 4 billion people, 80 percent of the world population, presently use herbal medicine for some aspect of primary health care. Herbal medicine is a major component in all indigenous peoples’ traditional medicine and a common element in Ayurvedic, homeopathic, naturopathic, traditional oriental, and Native American Indian medicine. WHO notes that of 119 plant-derived pharmaceutical medicines, about 74 percent are used in modern medicine in ways that correlated directly with their traditional uses as plant medicines by native cultures. Major pharmaceutical companies are currently conducting extensive research on plant materials gathered from the rain forests and other places for their potential medicinal value. Substances derived from the plants remain the basis for a large proportion of the commercial medications used today for the treatment of heart disease, high blood pressure, pain, asthma, and other problems. For example, ephedra is a herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than two thousand years to treat asthma and other respiratory problems. Ephedrine, the active ingredient in ephedra, is used in the commercial pharmaceutical preparations for the relief of asthma symptoms and other respiratory problems. It helps the patient to breathe more easily. Another example of the use of a herbal preparation in modern medicine is the foxglove plant. This herb had been in use since 1775. At present, the powdered leaf of this plant is known as the cardiac stimulant digitalis to the millions of heart patients it keeps alive worldwide. Herbal Medicine can be broadly classified into various basic systems: Traditional Chinese Herbalism, which is part of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Ayurvedic Herbalism, which is derived from Ayurveda, and Western Herbalism, which originally came from Greece and Rome to Europe and then spread to North and South America. Chinese and Ayurvedic Herbalism have developed into highly sophisticated systems of diagnosis and treatment over the centuries. Western Herbalism is today primarily a system of folk medicine. 1. How have people developed the use of medicinal herbs? observation of wild plants observations of wild animals trial and error both b and c (/) 2. According to paragraphs 1 and 2, which is not true? Herbs have been used for medicine in all cultures. 25 percent of the prescription drugs in America contain synthesized compound. (/) Many tribes have methodically collected herbal pharmacopoeias. Some medicines contain plant extracts. 3. According to the passage, what do pharmaceutical companies do? plant rain forests conduct research on plant materials (/) plant more medicinal herbs collect herbs from many tribes 4. How many systems is herbal medicine classified into? 1 2 3 (/) 4 5. What herb is used for treating asthma? Ephedrine Ephedra (/) Foxglove 6. Primitive man observed and appreciated the great diversity of plants available to him. him refers to________ man primitive man (/) 7. As time went on, each tribe added the medicinal power of herbs in their area to its knowledgebase. its refers to ________ the medicinal power each tribe (/) 8. Many drugs commonly used today are of herbal origin. Indeed, about 25 percent of the prescription drugs dispensed in the United States contain at least one active ingredient derived from plant material. Some are made from plant extracts; Some refers to _______ active ingredient prescription drugs (/) 9. Ephedrine, the active ingredient in ephedra, is used in the commercial pharmaceutical preparations for the relief of asthma symptoms and other respiratory problems. It helps the patient to breathe more easily. It refers to ______ Chinese medicine Ephedrine (/) 10. At present, the powdered leaf of this plant is known as the cardiac stimulant digitalis to the millions of heart patients it keeps alive worldwide. it refers to _______ the foxglove plant the cardiac stimulant digitalis the powdered leaf of this plant both c and d (/) ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Reading: Alternative Medicine 8 ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ¤ÓªÕéᨧ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. µÍ¹·Õè 1 Reading comprehension ¤ÓÊÑè§ Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. What Is Alternative Medicine? Alternative medicine is any form of practice that is outside the realm of conventional modern medicine. It covers a broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies. Most of these treatments and health care practices are not taught widely in medical schools. Examples are naturopathy, chiropractic, ayurveda, homeopathy and acupuncture. (A complete listing of alternative medical practices are given later.) What is Complementary Medicine? If alternative medicine or therapy is used alone or instead of conventional medicine, it is called "alternative" medicine. If the treatment or therapy is done along with or in addition to conventional medicine, it is referred to as "Complementary Medicine" as the two practices complements each other. For example, many Chinese hospitals use acupuncture to reduce the pain during the surgery instead of anesthetics. This is complementary medicine. Later, we refer to the use of sesame oil as a complementary treatment for cancer. Dean Ornish uses life style changes to combat heart disease. These are all examples of complementary medicine. What is Holistic Medicine? Many of the alternative practices pay attention to the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health, in addition to the physical body. Therapies like hypnosis and visualization claims to be able to change physical conditions through purely mental interventions. They believe that our bodies are remarkably resilient machines, capable, with some occasional prodding or intervention, of healing themselves. The name "holistic medicine" came from this unification of the mind and the body. Holistic practitioners treat the "whole person" as opposed to the individual organs of the body where symptoms occur. The importance of self care and preventing illness are stressed by holistic practitioners. What is Natural Medicine? Any therapy that relies on the body's own healing powers may be considered natural medicine. These include herbal remedies, diet and water therapies. 1. It covers a broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies. It refers to __________ alternative medicine (/) conventional modern medicine 2. Complementary medicine refers to _________ Alternative medicine is used alone Two practices are used along with each other. (/) 3. One example of complementary medicine is_______ the use of anesthetics in surgery the use of acupuncture to reduce the pain from surgery (/) 4. Alternative medicine refers to_______ a form of practice that is outside the realm of conventional modern medicine. (/) a treatment or therapy which is done in addition to conventional medicine. 5. Life styles change is a kind of complementary medicine. yes (/) no 6. Hypnosis and visualization are believed to have effects on mental condition physical condition(/) 7. They believe that our bodies are remarkably resilient. They refers to mental interventions therapies like hypnosis and visualization (/) 8. Which word has the closest meaning to “ resilient”? rigid flexible 9. Which word has the closest meaning to “unification”? whole (/) individual 10. What do holistic practitioners emphasize? the use of herbal medicines the self care and illness prevention (/)