Give an example of the use of integrative medicine


In integrative medicine, conventional treatment and therapies which were once considered complementary or alternative are used together. For example, a cancer patient might undergo chemotherapy, a conventional treatment, but also participate in a support group and use visualization or meditation to relieve pain and aid healing.

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A) The distance between any two adjacent tick marks is the same as the distance between any other two adjacent tick marks. B) The tick marks are spaced logarithmically in order to better visualize data encompassing a wide range of values. C) The tick marks represent the data after conversion to exponential numbers to ensure a straight line is generated. D) Both B and C are correct.

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What is an advantage of precast concrete?

A. Decrease in cost B. Higher degree of quality control C. All parts of building can be precast D. Unlimited size of shapes that can be precast

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Which of the following are components of an aerobic shoe?

A. Leather uppers, little heel flare, flat tread B. Leather uppers, rubber sole, flexible ball of foot C. Firm sole, leather uppers, deep-grooved tread D. Polyurethane sole, heel flare, nylon uppers

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Which of the following statements describes race as an predisposing factor of utilization?

A. When education, income, and occupation are controlled, most of the differences among the races disappear. B. Differences in utilization cannot be explained by socioeconomic factors. C. Whites use less physician services than blacks and Hispanics. D. None of the above

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