Alternative & Holistic Medicine

Complementary & Integrative Health

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Alternative Medicine Complementary medicine is a non-mainstream practice used together with conventional medicine. Integrative medicine coordinates complementary approaches into mainstream medicine. Alternative medicine is non-mainstream medicine in place of conventional medicine. True alternative medicine is not common. Most people who use non-mainstream approaches use them with conventional treatment. The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) found […]

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Alternative Medicine How can you tell if a complementary product or service is one you should use? Follow these tips: *  Use credible sources for information: – The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) athttps://nccih.nih.gov. At this Web site, search for, “How Safe Is This Product or Practice?” – PDR for Herbal Medicines.

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Alternative Medicine Echinacea Proposed Uses To prevent colds & flu, fight infections, and boost the immune system. Warnings Could cause liver damage if taken with antifungal medicines (e.g., Nizoral). Since it boosts the immune system, it should not be taken by persons with autoimmune conditions (e.g., AIDS, lupus, multiple sclerosis) or who take medicines (e.g.,

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