What are the 5 major types of complementary and alternative medicine?

Complementary or alternative medicine can be classified into five major categories of practice: Whole medical systems. Mind-body techniques. Biologically based practices. Manipulative and body-based therapies. Energy therapies.

Why is complementary medicine used?

People often use complementary therapies to help them feel better and cope with their ailments more naturally..How you feel plays a part in how you cope. Many complementary therapies concentrate on relaxation and reducing stress.

What are the most commonly used complementary practises?

Some of the more popular complementary therapies include: Massage Therapy Chiropractic Therapy Reflexology Reiki Therapeutic Touch Ayurvedic Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Naturopathic Medicine

Are complementary therapies safe?

Safety depends on the specific therapy, and each complementary product or practice should be considered on its own. When practiced correctly, psychological and/or physical approaches such as meditation and yoga, for example, are generally regarded as safe in healthy people.

Complementary | Alternative Medicine Doctors in India

Medindia’s Doctor Directory has information on 475 Complimentary/alternative medicine doctors from India. A Complementary medicine is used in addition to the standard treatments. Alternative medicine is used instead of the standard treatments.

The information displayed here is to help you locate Complimentary/alternative medicine doctors nearest to where you live. Contact details like address,phone numbers, emails, contact person and directions to the hospital or clinic are included. Addressing privacy issues, certain information is made available only if you are a patient of the doctor or seek an appointment with them. If you are not listed as a registered Complimentary/alternative medicine doctor on Medindia’s list, please register to get on the list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Complementary and alternative medicine refers to medicines and health practices that are not usually used by doctors to treat patients. Complementary medicine is used in addition to standard treatments. Alternative medicine is used instead of standard treatments.