Holistic Health Practices Flashcards
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The concept of 'integrative nutrition' at IIN combines:
Answer: Dietary guidance with lifestyle coaching across multiple dimensions of health
Integrative nutrition at IIN blends over 100 dietary theories with lifestyle factors like relationships, exercise, and purpose to create individualized health plans.
Which technique involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears that correspond to organs and body systems?
Answer: Reflexology
Reflexology is based on the theory that reflex points on the feet, hands, and ears correspond to organs and systems, and that applying pressure can promote healing.
A health coach using motivational interviewing would primarily use which communication style?
Answer: Open-ended questions and reflective listening to evoke client motivation
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered counseling approach that draws out a client's own motivation and commitment to change.
Which of the following is a key principle of naturopathic medicine?
Answer: First, do no harm (Primum non nocere)
One of naturopathy's six core principles is 'First, do no harm'—using the least invasive, most natural methods to support healing.
The 'circle of life' exercise used in IIN health coaching is designed to help clients:
Answer: Visually assess satisfaction levels across multiple life areas
The IIN Circle of Life is a visual tool with 12 life areas (e.g., relationships, career, physical activity) that helps clients identify which areas need more attention.
Which macronutrient is most emphasized in a ketogenic diet as a primary fuel source?
Answer: Fats
The ketogenic diet is high in fat (typically 70–80% of calories), which shifts the body into ketosis, using fat as the primary energy source instead of glucose.
Chronic inflammation is linked to holistic health concerns because it is associated with:
Answer: Increased risk of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders
Chronic low-grade inflammation is a common underlying factor in many lifestyle-related diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and autoimmune conditions.