| 1.You
tell a friend that your lower back pain is acting
up, and she suggests you try body work. She's
not talking about cars! Could she perhaps be
referring to: |
A new aerobic workout targeting painful body parts.
Full-length body massage.
Hands-on therapy that aims to adjust body structure
and improve the flow and awareness
of physical and
mental energies. |
| 2.Over
coffee, Jaya, madhu, and vishaka are talking about
alternative health. While jaya claims that the
"mind/body connection" refers to psychosomatic
illness, madhu argues that it's a form
of self-hypnosis.Vishaka disagrees with both
and patiently explains that it's a scientific term
for the chemical, material, energetic and communicative
links between mind and body. Who is right? |
Vishaka.
Madhu.
Jaya. |
3.You
go to your first yoga class and find that it makes
you feel good. But when your teacher talks about
opening up chakras, you get a little scared
What on earth is a chakra? |
A nerve cluster in the base of your spine as defined
in traditional Chinese medicine.
One of the seven major energy centers in the body.
A part of your brain that controls emotions. |
4.You've
heard a lot about "the healing power of touch,"
but you're not exactly sure how this differs from
what goes on in massage parlors! Has science actually
found that touch can promote positive physical
and emotional changes?
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Yes
No |
| 5.The
practice of holistic medicine is mainly concerned
with: |
Helping stimulate the self-healing capacity of the
human body.
Allowing the free flow and healing power of
bioenergy.
All of the above.
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| 6.You're
sitting in chopsticks Chinese Restaurant, and
you're eavesdropping on two men. They are discussing
something called Tai Chi and also Chi Kung. One
man writes out the alternate spelling for this
term on his napkin: "q-i g-o-n-g." What are
they talking about? |
Energy-boosting stir-fry dishes containing Chinese
mushrooms.
Chinese medicines that alleviate headaches and boost
energy.
Forms of traditional Chinese body movement that
increase awareness of bioenergy.
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| 7.Laughter
can help balance the immune system. |
True
False |
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8.Colour has been known to have some of the most powerful
effects on our mind and body |
True
False |
9.A practitioner of applied kinesiology is likely to:
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Ask what astrological sign you are.
Test the strength of various muscles in your body.
Consult x-rays to find out if you have a broken bone.
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10.In ayurvedic medicine, what will dosha indicate :
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Your body type.
Your gender.
Your level of education. |
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