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acupuncture points - anatomic
points on the body used in acupuncture.
alternative medicine - any form of therapy used alone, without
recommended standard/conventional treatment.
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botanical - of plants and plant life.
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complementary medicine - any form of therapy used in combination with
other alternative treatments or standard/conventional medicine.
cupping - the use of warmed glass jars to create suction on certain
points of the body.
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electrodermal activity (EDA) - measures changes in perspiration rate.
electromyogram (EMG) - measures muscles tension.
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guided imagery - envisioning a certain goal to help cope with health
problems.
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hydrotherapy - use of water as a medical treatment.
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moxibustion - the burning of herbal leaves on or near the body.
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palming - an imaging technique involving the visualization of
color.
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Qi - Chinese word for life force.
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x-ray - electromagnetic energy used to produce images of bones,
organs, and internal tissues.
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Yin and Yang - Chinese words for complementary and opposite
forces that make up the life force (Qi).
yoga - Indian word for "union." Yoga is a posturing and
breathing technique to induce relaxation.
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