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

Some herbs have potent ingredients and should be treated with the same care and respect as pharmaceutical drugs.

Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine that uses a range of treatments, including diet and lifestyle counselling, homeopathy, herbalism and acupuncture.

When choosing a complementary therapist, think about your goals and ask your medical doctor for a recommendation.

Tell your healthcare professionals about all medicines you take, including complementary medicines.

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.

Aged care services are provided by a range of skilled and experienced professionals and aged care support staff.

Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine that claims to stimulate and strengthen the body?s ability to heal itself.

Complementary therapies aim to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms of disease.

It is important that you tell your doctor about any complementary medicine products and therapies you are using.