Knowledge Check Flashcards

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'whole-person care' in holistic medicine?

Answer: Addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions

Holistic medicine treats the complete person—body, mind, emotions, and spirit—rather than isolating a single symptom or organ.

What is the primary active compound in turmeric that provides anti-inflammatory benefits?

Answer: Curcumin

Curcumin is turmeric's main bioactive polyphenol and is responsible for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

In mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), the practice was originally developed by whom?

Answer: Jon Kabat-Zinn

Jon Kabat-Zinn developed MBSR in 1979 at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Which energy healing modality involves the practitioner placing their hands on or near the patient to channel healing energy?

Answer: Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique where practitioners channel universal life energy through their hands.

Which dietary approach is most emphasized in holistic nutrition for reducing systemic inflammation?

Answer: Whole-food, plant-rich anti-inflammatory diet

Holistic nutrition emphasizes whole, minimally processed plant-rich foods that provide antioxidants and phytonutrients to reduce inflammation.

What is the purpose of an elimination diet in holistic health assessment?

Answer: To identify food sensitivities by removing and reintroducing foods

An elimination diet removes common allergens then reintroduces them systematically to pinpoint which foods trigger adverse reactions.

Spinal manipulation performed by chiropractors is specifically intended to correct what?

Answer: Vertebral subluxations

Chiropractic care focuses on detecting and correcting vertebral subluxations—misalignments of spinal joints that may affect nervous system function.