Holistic Health Practices Flashcards
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Which concept in Ayurvedic medicine refers to the three fundamental bio-energies that govern all physical and mental processes?
Answer: Doshas
Doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) are the three bio-energies in Ayurvedic medicine that govern bodily functions and individual constitution.
In holistic health, the term 'bio-individuality' means that:
Answer: Each person has unique nutritional and lifestyle needs
Bio-individuality is the IIN principle that one person's food or lifestyle solution may be another person's poison, requiring personalized approaches.
Which practice involves using essential oils derived from plants to promote physical and emotional well-being?
Answer: Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses plant-derived essential oils, applied through inhalation or topical use, to support physical and emotional health.
The gut-brain axis is significant in holistic health because it highlights the connection between:
Answer: Digestive health and mental well-being
The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication system linking the enteric nervous system in the gut to the central nervous system, affecting mood and cognition.
A client reports chronic stress and poor sleep. From a holistic perspective, which primary area would an IIN Health Coach address first?
Answer: Exploring root causes through lifestyle and emotional factors
IIN Health Coaches take a holistic approach by exploring root causes in all dimensions of primary food—relationships, career, physical activity, and spirituality—before focusing on secondary food.
Which healing modality uses thin needles inserted at specific body points to restore energy flow along meridians?
Answer: Acupuncture
Acupuncture, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, uses fine needles at specific meridian points to balance qi (vital energy) and support healing.
In holistic nutrition, 'crowding out' refers to the strategy of:
Answer: Adding healthful foods so less nutritious ones are naturally displaced
Crowding out is an IIN strategy where increasing intake of healthy foods naturally reduces desire for less nutritious options without strict elimination.