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  1. Complementary therapies - safety and legal issues

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

  2. Complementary medicines - the risks of buying online

    Using products bought from online sites can be risky. Watch out for scams or quackery and don't self-diagnose or self-medicate. Always seek advice from your doctor.

  3. Seeing a complementary health practitioner

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

  4. Complementary therapies

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

  5. Complementary therapies - choosing a practitioner

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

  6. Medicines and side effects

    Complementary medicines can interact with pharmaceutical medicines.

  7. Complementary medicines - tell your healthcare professionals

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

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