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HEALTH
Quarter 1 – Module 4
CONSUMER HEALTH
HEALTH
Quarter 1 – Module 4: Consumer Health

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 CONSUMER HEALTH
Week 4, 1st Quarter

I- Introduction

“Consumers today face an amazing array of choices when they consider taking
action to improve their health or seek care for a health problem” (Donatelle, 2006).

In addition to health professionals, there are also many other forms of

healthcare that offer alternatives. These complementary and alternative healthcare
modalities are often taken because some individuals believe that traditional medical
care may not be enough to treat a particular health condition. A complementary
medicine is availed and integrated together with traditional medicine. On the other
hand, alternative medicine is offered in place of traditional medicine.

This module will help you understand the different types of complementary and
alternative health care modalities, and the laws that protect you as a consumer.

II- Objectives
What I need to know

Hello, Learner.
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
⚫ explain the different kinds of complementary and alternative health care modalities,
and:
⚫ Explain the importance of consumer laws to protect public health.

III- Vocabulary List

Naturopathy

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

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

Herbal medicine

There are 10 herbs that are proven and tested to have medicinal value and
approved by the Department of Health” (Galvez Tan, et al., 2009)

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IV- Pre- Test
GARDEN OF HERBS

What are the herbs approved by the Department of Health? Unscramble the
letters to form each herb in column A. Read column B for the medicinal value of each
herb.

A - Herb B - Medicinal value

1. P L A U K A O C For ringworm and other skin (fungal) infections

2. P A M A L A Y A For non-insulin dependent diabetic patients

3. W A G N A B For blood pressure control

4. S A Y A B A B For use as antiseptic to disinfect wounds

For mouthwash or tooth decay and gum

infection

5. G U D N A L I For cough and asthma

6. Y I N O G – A I N Y O G N For intestinal worms, particularly ascaris and

trichina

7. B A S M N G O For urinary stones

8. A S A T N G B A T U G For mouthwash

9. N I P A S T N A S I P A N T For arthritis and gout

10. B E R Y A N U B E A For relief from body aches and pains

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V- Learning Activities

“Consumers today face an amazing array of choices when they consider taking
action to improve their health or seek care for a health problem” (Donatelle, 2006).

In addition to health professionals, there are also many other forms of

healthcare that offer alternatives. These complementary and alternative healthcare
modalities are often taken because some individuals believe that traditional medical
care may not be enough to treat a particular health condition. A complementary
medicine is availed and integrated together with traditional medicine. On the other
hand, alternative medicine is offered in place of traditional medicine.

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 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, Republic Act No. 8423 or the Traditional and Alternative
Medicine Act of 1997 provisioned the creation of the Philippine Institute of Traditional
and Alternative Healthcare (PITAHC), which works closely with the Department of
Health. The PITAHC is also the law-making body with regards to the effective use of
traditional and alternative medicine. 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). Naturopathy offers a wide range of natural practices including herbal
medicine acupuncture, acupressure, nutritional therapy, and ventosa cupping
massage therapy.

Herbal medicine

There are 10 herbs that are proven and tested to have medicinal value
and approved by the Department of Health”

Examples of Alternative Medicine

1. Acupuncture

It is a form of energy medicine where long thin needles are inserted to specific
parts of the body to affect the energy flow. Acupuncture is believed to treat
musculoskeletal dysfunctions.

2. Ventosa cupping massage therapy

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.

3. Reflexology

Similar to acupuncture, reflexology focuses on treating specific disorders

through massaging of the soles of the feet.

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 4. Acupressure

Acupressure uses the same technique as that of acupuncture. The only

difference is that acupressure does not use needles but hands to apply pressure on
certain points of the body.

5. Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition therapy approaches treatment of a medical condition by providing a

tailored diet for the patient.

VI- Practice Task 1

Analyze each situation carefully. Name the herbal medicine needed in each
number. Write your answers on the blanks provided.

____________1. Myra’s mother is suffering from diabetes.

____________2. Jan has got asthma.
____________3. Domingo needs to help his father move around due to gout.
____________4. Ingrid got a big wound on her left knee when she fell from her bicycle.
____________5. Father has got high blood pressure.
Practice Task 2

Analyze each situation carefully. Name the alternative medicine described in

each number. Write your answers on the blanks provided

____________1. Ana has been given a diet plan for a whole month.

____________2. Byron was given a massage on his feet to cure his headache.

____________3. My mother had this service where long, thin needles were inserted
in some parts of her body. She said it was a form of energy medicine.

____________4. Linda gave a message to my cousin, Elsa, putting pressure on the

back using the hands.

____________5. Carding had this treatment where some inverted glasses with
burning cotton in them were placed at his his back. He said he needed that to relieve his
muscle pain.

Practice Task 3

Write an article about your thoughts on Republic Act No. 8423 or the
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997t. It must contain at least 150 words.
Write your article on a separate tablet paper.

NOTE: Your work will be graded using the rubrics below:

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CRITERIA description pts description pts description pts

no. of words Used less 1 Used at least 100 2 Used 150 words 3
than 100 words, but less than and above.
words 150.

coherence The 1 The thoughts are 3 The thoughts 6

thoughts organized, but not are organized
are not well thought of. and well thought
organized of.
and well
thought of.

reasoning Reasons 1 Reasons are based 3 Reasons are 6

are based on personal opinion based solely on
on feelings and some facts facts
and or
personal
opinion

Total points 15

VII- POST TEST

Read each item carefully. Choose the best answer. Encircle the letter of your
chosen answer.

1. Which of the following views diseases as a manifestation of an alteration in the

processes by which the body naturally heals itself?
a. neuropathic medicine c. herbal medicine
b. Alternative medicine d. laboratory medicine

2. If you are feeling unwell due to cough, which herbal medicine are you going to
take?
a. ampalaya b. lagundi c. bayabas d. bawang

3. How does PITAHC help you as a consumer?

a. It provides options that are affordable.
b. It provides awareness on the negative effects of using synthetic drugs.
c. It provides safe and effective alternative medicines that are affordable.
d. It provides access on the different safe and effective synthetic medicines.

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 4. Why is nutrition therapy a good option in keeping yourself healthy?
a. We are what we eat. If we eat healthy foods, we will be healthy in a natural
way.
b. It will help us gain weight.
c. It will help us look good and feel good.
d. It will help us lose weight in a natural way.

5. Which among the alternative medicines below makes use of long, thin
needles?
a. ventosa cupping massage therapy c. reflexology
b. acupuncture d. acupressure

VIII- Answer Key

Pre-Test

1. Akapulco 2. ampalaya 3. bawang 4. bayabas 5. lagundi

6. Niyog-niyogan 7. sambong 8. tsaang guat
9. pansit-pansitan 10. yerba buena
PracticeTask 1

1. ampalaya 2. lagundi 3. pansit-pansitan 4. bayabas 5. bawang

Practice Task 2

1. Nutrition therapy 2. reflexology 3. acupuncture

4.acupressure 5. ventosa cupping massage

Post Test

1. a 2. b 3. c 4. a 5. b

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