Alternative therapies are treatments used as replacements for traditional medical treatments (i.e. they are used instead of medicines and other treatments). They include herbal remedies, touch therapies such as massage, cognitive and behavioural training and dietary modifications. Alternative therapies are common, though there is a lack of scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of many.
It is important never to stop taking medications and other treatments prescribed by a doctor without first talking to your doctor. If you are interested in using an alternative therapy, talk to your doctor about the evidence for the therapy and the risks of withdrawing from your current treatment before you make any changes.
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