Alternative Medicine Mind-Body Practices & Wellness

Question 1

Which mind-body practice, widely used in US integrative medicine, involves controlled breathing and movement to reduce stress and improve flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Yoga

Answer

Hypnotherapy

Answer

Biofeedback

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Chiropractic

Question 2

In the US, which mind-body technique uses electronic monitoring to help patients gain voluntary control over physiological functions like heart rate and muscle tension?

Accepted Answer

Biofeedback

Answer

Guided imagery

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Reiki

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Reflexology

Question 3

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, is an 8-week program used in US integrative medicine primarily for which purpose?

Accepted Answer

Chronic pain and stress management

Answer

Weight loss

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Allergy treatment

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Detoxification

Question 4

Which concept in mind-body medicine refers to the bidirectional communication between the nervous system, immune system, and endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

Psychoneuroimmunology

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Neuroplasticity

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Homeostasis

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Somatic therapy

Question 5

Tai Chi is a mind-body practice used in US integrative health settings most supported by evidence for improving which health outcome in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Balance and fall prevention

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Cardiac output

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Lung capacity

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Vision

Question 6

In US integrative medicine, which type of meditation involves focusing attention on a specific object, thought, or activity to develop clarity and emotional calmness?

Accepted Answer

Focused attention meditation

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Open monitoring meditation

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Transcendental meditation

Answer

Body scan only