Also known as Alternative or Holistic therapy, and as the name suggests, Complementary therapies are those that 'complement' conventional treatments. Some complementary therapies have been in use for centuries, and in the Western world there has been a relatively recent rise in demand for these holistic health treatments.
Types of complementary therapy include:
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Acupuncture
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Aromatherapy
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Ayurveda treatment
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Chiropractic
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Herbalism
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Homeopathy
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Hypnotherapy
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Osteopathy
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Reflexology
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Yoga
Complementary therapies abroad
