Health Promotion Flashcards
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Which food energetic would a TCM practitioner most likely recommend reducing for a patient with Damp-Heat?
Answer: Alcohol and greasy fried foods
Alcohol and greasy fried foods generate Dampness and Heat.
Which of the following is a primary prevention activity an acupuncturist can provide?
Answer: Teaching qigong and stress management to healthy patients
Primary prevention stops disease before it occurs, such as lifestyle and stress education.
The classical TCM concept of 'treating disease before it arises' (zhi wei bing) is best illustrated by:
Answer: Advising seasonal diet and lifestyle adjustments to a healthy patient
Zhi wei bing emphasizes preventive living in harmony with the seasons.
A patient with Yin deficiency and night sweats asks about exercise. Which advice is most appropriate?
Answer: Gentle activities like tai chi or walking, avoiding excessive sweating
Excessive sweating further depletes Yin and fluids, so gentle exercise is preferred.
What is the current general CDC/WHO physical activity guideline for adults?
Answer: At least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week plus muscle strengthening twice weekly
Adults should get 150 minutes of moderate (or 75 vigorous) activity weekly plus two days of strengthening.
Which ergonomic advice would best help an office worker prevent neck and shoulder tension?
Answer: Position the monitor at eye level and take regular movement breaks
Eye-level screens and frequent breaks reduce static loading of the neck and shoulders.
According to TCM, excessive lying down most directly damages which substance?
Answer: Qi
The Neijing states prolonged lying injures Qi.