Alternative and Complementary Approaches to Migraine and Cluster Headaches Glossary of Terms
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Acupressure: The application of pressure on specific points on the body to control symptom... See the entire definition of AcupressureAcupuncture: The practice of inserting needles into the body to reduce pain or induce anes... See the entire definition of AcupunctureAcupuncturist: A person skilled in the practice of acupuncture, who may or may not be cred... See the entire definition of AcupuncturistAlternative medicine: Healing arts not taught in traditional Western medical schools that ... See the entire definition of Alternative medicineAura: A sensation perceived by a patient that precedes a condition affecting the brain. An... See the entire definition of AuraBodywork: Any of a number of therapeutic or simply relaxing practices that involve the man... See the entire definition of BodyworkCervical: Having to do with any kind of neck, including the neck on which the head is perc... See the entire definition of CervicalChinese medicine: See: Traditional Chinese medicine. Chiropractic: A system of diagnosis and treatment based on the concept that the nervous sy... See the entire definition of ChiropracticChiropractor: A chiropractic practitioner. Becoming a doctor of chiropractic (DC) requires... See the entire definition of ChiropractorChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic pain: Pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) that persists or progresses over ... See the entire definition of Chronic painCluster: In epidemiology, an aggregation of cases of a disease or another health-related c... See the entire definition of ClusterCluster headache: A distinctive episodic syndrome of headaches. The most common cluster he... See the entire definition of Cluster headacheComplementary medicine: A group of diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines that are used to... See the entire definition of Complementary medicine
Complication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCongestion: An abnormal or excessive accumulation of a body fluid. The term is used broadl... See the entire definition of CongestionConsultant: An individual to whom one refers for expert advice or services. The use of con... See the entire definition of ConsultantDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialFirst do no harm: Slogan used in medicine often in the Latin wording "primum non nocere,"... See the entire definition of First do no harmHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHippocrates: (c.460-377BC) Great Greek physician on the Mediterranean island of Cos, who f... See the entire definition of HippocratesHomeopathic: Pertaining to homeopathy. Homeopathy: Founded in the 19th century, a practice that is based on the concept that dise... See the entire definition of HomeopathyMeditation: A typically self-directed practice for relaxing the body and calming the mind.... See the entire definition of MeditationMigraine: Usually, periodic attacks of headaches on one or both sides of the head. These ... See the entire definition of MigraineMigraine headache: The most common type of vascular headache involving abnormal sensitivit... See the entire definition of Migraine headache
Migraineur: A person who has migraine headache. Borrowed from the French. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNasal: Having to do with the nose. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNeurologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of th... See the entire definition of NeurologistNeurology: The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders o... See the entire definition of NeurologyNeuromuscular: Pertaining to both nerves and muscles, as in neuromuscular blockade by an a... See the entire definition of NeuromuscularNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseOsteopathy: A system of therapy founded in the 19th century that is based on the concept t... See the entire definition of OsteopathyPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParkinson's disease: A slowly progressive neurologic disease that is characterized by a fi... See the entire definition of Parkinson's diseasePharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPhotophobia: Painful oversensitivity to light. For example, photophobia is often seen in m... See the entire definition of PhotophobiaPrimary care: A patient's main source for regular medical care, ideally providing continui... See the entire definition of Primary care
Remedy: Something that consistently helps treat or cure a disease. Runny nose: The production of extra mucus by the nose. Rhinorrhea is the medical term for ... See the entire definition of Runny noseShin: 1. The tibia, the larger of the two bones in the lower leg. Spine: 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects ... See the entire definition of SpineStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSubluxation: Partial dislocation of a joint. A complete dislocation is a luxation. Substance: 1. Material with particular features. Surgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTherapeutics: In medicine, the branch that deals specifically with the treatment of diseas... See the entire definition of TherapeuticsTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Throat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTraditional Chinese medicine: The current name for an ancient system of health care from C... See the entire definition of Traditional Chinese medicineTunnel vision: Loss of peripheral vision with retention of central vision, resulting in a ... See the entire definition of Tunnel visionUltrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of Ultrasound
Venom: A poison, particularly one secreted by an animal. Examples are bee venom, snake ven... See the entire definition of VenomVitamins: The word "vitamin" was coined in 1911 by the Warsaw-born biochemist Casimir Funk... See the entire definition of Vitamins
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