Complementary and Alternative Medicine Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. doses of vitamins much larger than the recommended dietary allowances.
  2. 5. a therapeutic system that manipulates the muscles and bones to promote structural integrity and restore or preserve health.
  3. 7. the use of water in the treatment of disease.
  4. 8. the practice of using natural oils to enhance physiological and physical well-being
  5. 13. a type of sense that people believe to be a form of therapy
  6. 16. a natural remedy that can be used to subside nausea and vomiting
  7. 17. the traditional medicine of India
  8. 19. a root that originated in China that is believed to promote overall health and increase mental and physical energy.
Down
  1. 1. to take part in bodily activity for the sake of improving physical fitness.
  2. 3. a type of therapy that treats disease by using radiation.
  3. 4. an ancient Chinese practice of inserting needles into specific points of the body to manipulate the flow of energy.
  4. 6. a type of mind and body medicine alternative
  5. 7. the use of plants for medical purposes
  6. 9. a pseudo scientific alternative medicine practice involving the use of static magnetic fields.
  7. 10. involves applying pressure on specific parts of the hands and feet using your thumb hand and fingers without the use of oils
  8. 11. a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that involves deep breathing and a building of strength through balance and flexibility
  9. 12. a technique that measures bodily functions and gives you information about them in order to help train you to control them.
  10. 14. a type of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin.
  11. 15. an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention
  12. 18. a healing technique that activates the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being.