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The time that it takes for the concentration of a medication to reach a minimum effective level at its target tissue is called:
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Onset of action
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Acupressure
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Pressure is applied with fingers, palms, thumbs, or elbows to specific pressure points of the body to stimulate and regulate the flow of energy.
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Acupuncture
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Ancient Chinese therapy that involves the insertion of very thin needles into specific points along the meridians in the body to stimulate and balance the flow of energy.
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Antioxidants (Free Radicals)
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Nutritional therapy that encourages the use of substances called antioxidants to prevent or inhibit oxidation (chemical prcoess in which a substnace is joined to oxygen) and neutralize free radicals (molecules that can damage body cells by altering the ge
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Aromatherapy
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Therapeutic use of selected fragrances (concentrated essences or essiental oils that have been extracted from roots, bark, plants, and/or flowers) to alter mood and restore the body, mind, and spirit
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Biofeedback
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Relaxation therapy that uses monitoring devices to provide a patient with information about his/her reaction to steress by showing the effect of stress on heart rate, respirations, blood pressure, muscle tension, & skin temp.
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Healing Touch (Reiki)
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Ancient Japanese/Tibetian healing art based on the idea that disease causes an imbalance in the body's energy field; begins with centering before gentle hand pressure is applied to to the body's chakras (energy centers) to harness and balance
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Herbal or Botanical Medicine
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Uses herbal medicines that have been used in almost all cultures since primitive times; based on the belief that herbs and plant extracts, from roots, stems, seeds, flowers, and leaves, contain compounds
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Homeopathy
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Uses very minute, diluted doses of drugs made form natural substances to produce symptoms of the disease being treated; based on the belief that these substances stimulate the immune system to remove toxins and heal the body. very contreversial therapy
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Hypnotherapy (Hypnosis)
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Technique used to induce a trance-like state so a person is more receptive to suggestion; enhances a person's ability to form images; used to encourage desired behavior changes
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Imagery
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Technique of using imagination and as many senses as possible to visualize a pleasant and soothing image; used to decrease tension, anxiety, and adverse effects of chemotherapy
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Ionization Therapy
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Special machines called air ionizers are used to produce negatively charged air particles or ions; used to treat common respiratory disorders
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Macrobiotic Diet
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Nutrition therapy based on the Taoist concept of the balance between yin (cold) & yang (heat) and the belief that diff. foods represent yin (sweet foods) and yang (meat&eggs). Diet encourages balanced foods
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Meditation
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Teaches breathing and muscle relaxation techniques to quiet the mind by focusing attention on obtaining a sense of oneness within oneself; used to reduce stress and pain, slow heart rate, lower blood pressure, and stimulate relaxation
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Pet Therapy
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Uses pets to enhance health and stimulate an interest in life; helps individuals overcome physical limitations, decrease depression, increase
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play therapy
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therapy where playing tools are used to relax
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yoga
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hindu concentration method
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positive thoughts
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involves self awareness self es
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