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Find out more about effectiveness, safety and legal issues associated with complementary and alternative care. Always tell your doctor when using complementary and alternative therapies.

One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm.

It is important you discuss your asthma and preferred therapies with both your doctor and complementary therapist.

Complementary therapies are not always safer than conventional medical treatments, even if they seem more 'natural'.

A negative body image increases the risk of engaging in unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, such as dieting or restrictive eating, overexercising and other disordered eating or weight control behaviours.

Someone with a life-limiting illness may experience highs and lows during palliative care. Services are available to provide support for emotional, spiritual and cultural care.

Body lice can spread from one person to another when the environmental conditions are crowded and unhygienic.

Tooth decay can be prevented with a good diet, regular tooth brushing and dental check-ups.

For older people living with a disability, it can be hard to manage household chores and day-to-day tasks without support. Here are some support services that can help.

If your child has asthma, the childcare centre or school should have relevant action plans and staff trained to deal with asthma emergencies.