Health Topics: Alternative Medicine
What is complementary and alternative medicine?
Alternative medicine generally refers to practices not typically used in conventional medicine. Complementary medicine is thought of as treatments used in addition to the conventional therapies your doctor may prescribe, such as using tai chi or massage in addition to prescription medicine for anxiety. Alternative medicine is generally thought of as being used instead of conventional methods.
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