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Complementary therapies complement conventional medical treatment, while alternative therapies are those which offer alternatives to conventional diagnosis and therapies. Complementary medicine used together with conventional medicine is known as integrative medicine.
Complementary and alternative medicines can include herbal, vitamin, mineral, homoeopathic, nutritional and other supplements. Therapies include herbal medicine, Chinese medicine, chiropractic, naturopathy, osteopathy, acupuncture, homoeopathy, reflexology, aromatherapy, Alexander technique, Bach and other flower remedies, massage, hypnotherapy, shiatsu, ayurvedic medicine, nutritional medicine, yoga, anthroposophical medicine, spiritual healing, iridology, kinesiology, meditation and others.
The Office of Complementary Medicines [Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing], which is part of the Therapeutic Goods Administration, regulates and provides information on complementary medicines for Australians.
For information on complementary or alternative therapies and medicines, follow the links to the specific HealthInsite topic pages or to any of the items in the list of resources below.
Updated March 2009
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Pilates - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Pilates (or the Pilates method) is a series of about 500 exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet that improve flexibility, strength, balance and body awareness. Pilates is a non-aerobic form of exercise.
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May 2009
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Complementary therapies
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CareSearch
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'Complementary therapies' is often used to describe treatments used alongside, or integrated with, evidence-based conventional medical treatments. Sometimes people talk of 'alternative therapies'. However, alternative therapies are used instead of, or independently of medical treatments.
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May 2009
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Cultural ways
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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These web pages provide information and resources about cultural aspects of the environment that influence the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Mar 2009
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Alternative therapies
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Novita Children's Services
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The attitude of Novita to altenative therapies available for treating children who have physical disabilities is described.
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Mar 2009
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Complementary and alternative therapies
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The Cancer Council Australia
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Provides information about complementary and alternative therapies and links to further information.
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Jan 2009
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Endometriosis
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Better Health Channel
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Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrium, the tissue that normally lines the womb (uterus), grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis may cause adhesions (fibrous scar tissue) on the uterus. It can also affect the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the bowel. Endometriosis may cause very painful periods and may reduce fertility or cause infertility. Natural therapies such as herbal medicines may help endometriosis.
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Dec 2008
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Forum
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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These short opinion pieces have been submitted by members and friends of CHF. We welcome feedback from readers on these Forum articles, as well as the other journal articles.
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Dec 2008
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Natural therapies and complementary medicine
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Naturopathy or natural therapies are terms that cover many different therapeutic disciplines or approaches. These disciplines include herbal medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, homoeopathy, osteopathy, chiropractic, traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, and remedial therapy such as massage and kinesiology.
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Oct 2008
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Touch therapies for pain relief in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Touch therapies (Healing Touch, Therapeutic Touch and Reiki) have been found to be useful in pain relief for adults and children. Pain is a global public health problem affecting the lives of large numbers of patients and their families. This review aim...
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Jul 2008
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Forum
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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These short opinion pieces have been submitted by members and friends of CHF. We welcome feedback from readers on these Forum articles, as well as the other journal articles.
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Jul 2008
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Head lice - treating them
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Head lice do not spread dreadful diseases, but you do need to have them treated. You can't treat them by yourself, so you need to tell someone who can help you.
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Jul 2008
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Myotherapy
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Better Health Channel
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Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy used to treat or prevent soft tissue pain and restricted joint movement. The philosophy of myotherapy is founded on Western medical principles including anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Techniques may include massage, stretching, acupressure and acupuncture.
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May 2008
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Indigenous
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CareSearch
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It is important that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are able to get the help and care that they need when they have a serious progressive illness. This can be support from the Indigenous community, but also from health professionals.
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May 2008
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HIV treatment
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Better Health Channel
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New drug treatments for HIV offer most people infected with the virus the chance to control the virus and stay healthy for much longer. Drug treatment for HIV is known as combined antiretroviral therapy (CAR) or, sometimes, highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Currently, five main classes of drugs are taken in combination. Drug treatment does not prevent transmission of the virus.
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Mar 2008
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Natural therapies
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Complementary therapies, including herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, may help to manage the symptoms of medical treatments.
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Mar 2008
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Alternative health
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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The use and popularity of alternative and complementary therapies is growing in Australia. It is important that people continue to choose a healthy diet from a wide variety of foods to meet their nutritional needs rather than relying on supplements.
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Jan 2008
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Smoking cessation products and services
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myDr
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Nicotine replacement, prescription tablets or non-medicine therapies can help you succeed in giving up smoking.
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Jan 2008
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Other therapies
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Women who experience early menopause may decide to try a variety of complementary therapies to manage symptoms or create more comfort for themselves.
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Dec 2007
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Other therapies
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Women at midlife may decide to try a variety of complementary therapies to manage symptoms or create more comfort for themselves.
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Dec 2007
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