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Complementary medicine is a nonstandard therapy that is used by some people along with their standard medical care.
This type of therapy may include:
Talk to your doctor to see if complementary medicine is right for you. People often use complementary practices along with medical care to deal with health problems, treat symptoms, or stay healthy. Find out about the safety of any complementary product or practice you want to try. Choose an instructor or practitioner carefully.
Current as of: January 3, 2022
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family MedicineE. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine
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