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Guided Learning Activity Sheet

Health 10
Quarter 1 – Week 4
 HEALTH 10

Name of Learner: Grade 10 Q1-Week 4

Section: Date:

Explaining the different kinds of complementary and alternative health care modalities.

Background Information:

The evolution of Philippine traditional medicine is an interesting study

that is influenced by religion, mysticism, magic, superstition, folkloric herbalism
and western medicine.
There is an array of other forms of healthcare that offer alternatives. These
complementary and alternative healthcare modalities are often taken advantage
of because some individuals believe that traditional medical care may not be
enough to treat a particular health problem.
A complementary medicine is treatments that are used along with
standard medical treatments but are not considered to be standard treatments.
It concentrates only on relaxation and reducing stress. On the other hand,
alternative medicine is offered in place of traditional medicine. There are four
major domains of complementary and alternative medicine: biology-based
practices, energy medicine, manipulative and body-based practices, and
mind-body medicine (Donatelle, 2006). Examples of biologically-based
practices are taking herbal medicine and availing of special diets and vitamins.
Energy medicine uses magnetic fields or biofields in belief that energy fields may
enter various points in the body. Manipulative and body-based practices are
bodily- kinesthetic in nature and are concerned with movement therapy. Mind-
body medicine uses mental exercises in belief that the brain is central to the
health of an individual.
In our country, President Fidel V. Ramos appreciated the importance of the traditional
medicine program and signed into law Republic Act 8423 (R.A. 8423), otherwise known as the
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997. This gave rise to the creation of
Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) which is tasked to
promote and advocates the use of traditional and alternative health care modalities through
scientific research and product development. Here are examples of the PITAHC-approved
alternative modalities

NATUROPATHY

“Naturopathic medicine views diseases as a manifestation of an alteration in

the processes by which the body naturally heals itself” (Donatelle, 2006). One of
the central principles of complementary and alternative medicine is that the
body heals itself. Naturopathy offers a wide range of natural practices including
herbal medicine acupuncture, acupressure, nutritional therapy, and ventosa
cupping massage therapy.

CHIROPRACTIC

hiropractic treatment is primarily used as a pain relief alternative for muscles

The following are the 10 Medicinal Plants in the Philippines approved by DOH:

• Akapulko (Cassia alata) -This Philippine herbal medicine is used to treat tinea
infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies and itchiness.
• Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) -Common names include “bitter melon ” or “bitter gourd ”
in English. This Philippine herbal medicine has been found to be effective in the treatment of
diabetes (diabetes mellitus), hemorrhoids, coughs, burns and scalds, and being studied for
anti-cancer properties.
• Bawang (Allium sativum) -is used in Philippine herbal medicine to treat infection with
antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-hypertensive properties. It is widely used
to reduce cholesterol level in blood.
• Bayabas (Psidium guajava) -A Philippine herbal medicine used as antiseptic, anti-
inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, antioxidant hepatoprotective, anti-allergy, antimicrobial, anti-
plasmodial, anti-cough, antidiabetic, and antigenotoxic in folkloric medicine.
• Lagundi (Vitex negundo) - is used in Philippine herbal medicine to treat cough, colds and
fever. It is also used as a relief for asthma & pharyngitis, rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, and
diarrhea.
• Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.) -is a vine known as “Chinese honey suckle”.This Philippine
herbal medicine is used to eliminate intestinal parasites.
• Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)– English name: “Ngai camphor or Blumea camphor” is a
Philippine herbal medicine used to treat kidney stones, wounds and cuts, rheumatism, anti-
diarrhea, anti spasms, colds and coughs and hypertension
• Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.) – English :”Wild tea” is a Philippine herbal medicine
taken as tea to treat skin allergies including eczema, scabies and itchiness wounds in child
birth
• Ulasimang Bato | Pansit-Pansitan (Peperomia pellucida) is a Phillipine herbal medicine
known for its effectivity in treating arthritis and gout.
• Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii) – commonly known as Peppermint, is used in Philippine
herbal medicine as analgesic to relive body aches and pain due to rheumatism and gout. It is also
used to treat coughs, colds and insect bites

LEARNING COMPETENCY WITH CODE

1.4 Explains the different kinds of complementary and alternative health care modalities
(H10CH-Id-25)

EXAMPLES OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

It is a form of energy medicine

ACUPUNCTURE where long thin needles are
inserted to specific parts of the
body (head, back, face etc.) to
affect the energy flow.
Acupuncture is believed to treat
musculoskeletal dysfunctions.

VENTOSA CUPPING
 This procedure is done by
placing inverted glasses that
have flames from burning
cotton, on specific points in the
body. It is believed to relieve
muscle and joint pains.

REFLEXOLOGY
Similar to acupuncture,
reflexology focuses on treating
specific disorders through
massaging of the soles of the feet.

Acupressure uses the same ACUPRESSURE

principle as that of
acupuncture. But absolutely
no needles or other equipment
involved.

REFLEXOLOGY Nutrition therapy

approaches treatment of a
medical condition by
providing a tailored diet for
the patient.

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ACTIVIT
Y I.
On the next page will see pictures of herbal medicines, put in the empty
basket by writing all the Philippine herbs approved by the Department of
Health.
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5.

ACTIVITY II.

Regroup the following examples of components of complementary and

alternative medicine in the box. Write in the oblongs according to their group.

Vitamins Yoga Meditation Music Therapy Probiotics Massage

Mechanical Vibration Osteopathy Therapeutic Touch Diet
Chiropractic Electromagnetic field

Biology-
based
practice
s

Energy COMPLEMENT Mind-

medicin ARY AND body
e ALTERNATIVE medicin
MEDICINE e

Manipulative
and body-
based
practices

ACTIVITY III.
Choose the correct answer by encircling the corresponding letter of your
choice.
 1. Which of the following terms describes the type of medicine used in place of conventional
medicine?
a. Complementary medicine
b. Chiropractic medicine
c. Alternative medicine
d. Energy medicine
2. Ernesto regularly uses a wide range of natural practices including herbal medicine
acupuncture, acupressure, nutritional therapy, and ventosa cupping massage therapy.
a. Homeopathy
b. Naturopathy
c. Yoga Medicine
d. Surgery
3. All of the following are benefits from massage EXCEPT:
a. Reduced frequency of migraines and headaches
b. Increased sensitivity to light
c. Reduced levels of stress
d. Enhanced immune function
4. Which of the four major domains of Complementary and Alternative Medicine uses
substances in nature, special diets or vitamins as a way to treat illness or disease?
a. Energy medicine
b. Biology-based practices
c. Mind-body medicine
d. Body-based practices
5. Which of the four major domains of Complementary and Alternative Medicine uses
magnetic fields or biofields in belief that energy fields may enter various points in the body?
a. Energy medicine
b. Biology-based practices
c. Mind-body medicine
d. Body-based practices
Philippines is home to many medicinal plants and Philippine Institute of Traditional
and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) has been working on setting the bar high for
this industry. If you are to endorse a medicinal plant in your place that you believe
has potential future approval from Department of Health, aside from those
mentioned in the discussion, what would it be?

Name of the Herbal Medicine:

Benefits:

Side Effects:

How to prepare:

REFLECTION:
 Put a check mark on the blank which corresponds to how well you learned the
lesson.
Item Strongl Moderatel Agree Disagree
s y y Agree
Agree
I have learned to identify
the different kinds of
complementary
and alternative health
care modalities
I have learned to
differentiate
complementary to
alternative medicine.
I have gained skills in
determining and preparing
herbal medicines
REFERENCES:
https://wps.pearsoned.co.uk/ema_ge_donatelle_health_11_oa/249/63991/16381701.cw/content/i ndex.html
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=40&contentid=CompM ed
https://kbl.org.ph/philippine-traditional-and-alternative-medicine/
https://explorehealthcareers.org/field/chiropractic-medicine/
https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/chiropractic-pain-relief#1

Department of Health
Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care https://pitahc.gov.ph/pitahc-
empowering-traditional-and-alternative-health-care/

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Prepared by:
Anabelle G Gonzales
Writer/Illustrator/Lay-out Artis