PSY 390 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Raynaud Syndrome, Alternative Medicine, Biofeedback
10 Apr 2020
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Acupuncture ancient chinese analgesia that consists of inserting and stimulating needles into specific points on the skin. Acupressure application of force to specific points on the skin. Ayurveda system of medicine emphasizing the attainment of health through balance and connection with the universe. Alternative medicine group of medical practices that aren"t part of conventional medicine and are used instead of conventional treatment. Complementary medicine group of medical practices that aren"t part of conventional medicine and are added to conventional treatment. Integrative medicine approach to treatment that attempts to combine technique from both conventional and alternative medicine. Biofeedback process of receiving information from one"s body about the status of one"s body"s systems. Electromyograph (emg) biofeedback information from one"s body that reflects activity of the skeletal muscles. Thermal biofeedback information from one"s body based on changes in skin temperature. Thermistor = temperature sensitive resistor used in getting information form one"s body based on changes in skin temperature.
