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Complementary and alternative medicine includes a range of treatments and products that are not considered part of standard health care. CAMs can work alongside conventional diagnosis and treatment, but scientific evidence on their use is limited.
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Topic: Introduction to complementary and alternative medicine
Complementary therapies
Complementary therapies aim to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms of disease.
Complementary medicines - tell your doctor
Tell your healthcare professionals about all medicines you take, including complementary medicines.
Complementary therapies - choosing a practitioner
When choosing a complementary therapist, think about your goals and ask your medical doctor for a recommendation.
Complementary therapies - safety and legal issues
Complementary therapies are not always safer than conventional medical treatments, even if they seem more 'natural'.
Complementary medicines - the risks of buying online
Beware of buying complementary medicines over the internet.
