Exam 8: The Cam Movement

Chelation therapy involves the injection of procaine into the blood stream and is effective against coronary artery disease.

All the following are reasons to avoid a chiropractor except

Accreditation of a school that prepares health professionals ensures that its teachings are scientifically sound.

The approach accepted as treatment by Christian Scientists is

Homeopaths have their own licensing board in most states in the United States.

Most people who tire easily suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome.

Stress reduction is least likely to be achieved through

Homeopathy can be practiced by physicians in most states.

The term alternative medicine has not been precisely defined.

Acupuncture is often accompanied by

Many spiritualists are able to receive messages from dead people.

Psychic surgery involves sleight of hand.

Christian Scientists believe that prayer heals by replacing bad thoughts with good thoughts.

A "30C"homeopathic product made from an herbal substance is unlikely to contain a single molecule from the original substance.

According to homeopathic theory, illness produced by a substance can be cured or prevented by a large amount of that substance.

The National Council Against Health Fraud concluded that acupuncture is an unproven modality of treatment.

Chiropractic practice may include all the following consumer problems except

Claims that acupuncture helps gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and other problems are based on well-designed research studies.

Reflexology is a procedure in which the application of pressure to the hands or feet is supposed to help relieve pain and cure diseases.

Treatment by "straight"chiropractors typically includes dietary supplements and physiotherapy in addition to spinal adjustment.