Mind-Body Practices Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of breathwork practices in holistic medicine?
Answer: To regulate the autonomic nervous system and promote physiological calm
Intentional breathing techniques stimulate the vagus nerve and shift the body from sympathetic to parasympathetic dominance.
Which mind-body intervention is commonly used in oncology settings to manage cancer treatment side effects?
Answer: Mindfulness meditation
Mindfulness meditation has robust evidence for reducing anxiety, fatigue, and nausea in cancer patients undergoing treatment.
What does the term 'psychoneuroimmunology' refer to in holistic medicine?
Answer: The study of how thoughts and emotions influence the nervous and immune systems
Psychoneuroimmunology explores the bidirectional communication between the brain, nervous system, and immune system.
Tai chi is most frequently recommended in holistic medicine for elderly patients to achieve which outcome?
Answer: Improved balance and fall prevention
Tai chi's slow, controlled movements improve proprioception, muscle strength, and balance, significantly reducing fall risk in older adults.
In holistic medicine, how is the concept of 'emotional well-being' related to physical health?
Answer: Emotional health is inseparable from physical health as they mutually influence each other
Holistic medicine recognizes the body-mind-spirit triad, where emotional imbalances can manifest as physical symptoms and vice versa.
Which breathing technique involves slow, deep inhalation followed by a prolonged exhalation to calm the nervous system?
Answer: 4-7-8 breathing or diaphragmatic breathing
Techniques like 4-7-8 breathing emphasize extended exhalation, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system and lowers heart rate.