ALTERNATIVE CARE
| Growing use of alternative care for symptoms not alleviated by conventional approaches |
A survey by Consumer Reports states that an increasing number of doctors are suggesting alternative medicine to patients whose symptoms are not alleviated by conventional approaches. A Journal of American Medical Association survey found that 40% of patients told their doctors they were seeking alternative treatments in 1997, up from 28% in 1992.
Top rated alternative treatments include deep-tissue massage for back pain and fibromyalgia, chiropractic and acupressure. Other alternative treatments most often used include megavitamins and nutritional supplements, and mind-body treatments such as meditation and relaxation therapy.
Alternative treatments include:
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