Further information related to this fact sheet: Complementary therapies.
Related information on Better Health Channel
- Acupuncture.
- Alexander technique.
- Aromatherapy.
- Ayurveda.
- Chinese herbal medicine.
- Complementary medicines - tell your doctor.
- Complementary medicines - the risks of buying online.
- Complementary therapies - choosing a practitioner.
- Complementary therapies - safety and legal issues.
- Herbal medicine.
- Hypnosis.
- Meditation.
- Reflexology.
- Reiki.
- Tai Chi - health benefits.
- Yoga - health benefits.
Related information on other websites
Therapeutic Goods Administration.
ABC of complementary medicine.
Australian Traditional-Medicine Society.
National Prescribing Service - Medicine Update.
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- Traditional medicine, World Health Organization. More information here.
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