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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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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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Nov 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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Oct 2009
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Liver cleansing diet
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Liver cleansing diets claim to remove toxins that are clogging the liver. This cleansing of the liver is proposed to help it to work more efficiently, leading to weight loss.
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Oct 2009
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Complementary and alternative therapies
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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Complementary therapies are a range of approaches to care aimed at enhancing quality of life and improving wellbeing. They may be used alongside conventional treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapies or targeted therapies.
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Sep 2009
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Complementary therapies and cancer
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The Cancer Council Australia
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At some stage you may hear about, or become interested in, complementary therapies. There are many therapies on offer and information about these can be confusing. This fact sheet will give you ideas about how to make informed and safe choices.
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Aug 2009
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Complementary 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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Aug 2009
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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 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). Drug treatment does not prevent transmission of the virus but starting treatment early can lead to better outcomes for many HIV-infected people.
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Jul 2009
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Neuroreflexotherapy for non-specific low-back pain
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Neuroreflexotherapy, provided in specialized clinics in Spain, appears to reduce pain and disability for patients with chronic non-specific low-back pain....
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Jul 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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Jul 2009
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Reflexology
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Better Health Channel
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Reflexology is massage of the feet that aims to promote healing in other areas of the body. It is based on the principle that each part of the foot corresponds to a structure or organ. Modern reflexology is based on the principle that the foot has 'reflex' points that correspond to the various structures and organs throughout the body.
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Jun 2009
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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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Jun 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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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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Jan 2009
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Interventions for educating traditional healers about STD and HIV medicine
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There is a strong argument for the importance of collaborating with traditional healers in the management of STIs such as HIV/AIDS. Political and health care systems have failed adequately to cope with the pandemic, and engaging every available resource...
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Dec 2008
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Reiki
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Better Health Channel
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Reiki is a natural form of healing therapy. It uses non-invasive gentle touch. This form of therapy aims to increase energy levels and promote relaxation and wellbeing. It is not a treatment for illness or disease.
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Nov 2008
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Multiple sclerosis - complementary therapies
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Better Health Channel
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease of the central nervous system. Complementary therapies can work alongside a person's medical treatment by helping to ease symptoms. These therapies include chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, yoga, meditation and dietary modifications.
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Oct 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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Headache - treatment options
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Better Health Channel
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Most headaches are caused by different factors working in combination. Factors may include problems of the musculoskeletal system, dietary problems, infections, eye and dental problems or neurological problems. Successfully treating chronic headache means investigating and treating each factor in turn. This combined approach to treatment should be medically supervised.
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Sep 2008
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