CAM Therapies Patients May Ask About:

• Homeopathy- supports the belief that ?like cures like.? Small, diluted quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms, when these substances at greater amounts/higher concentrations would cause symptoms.

• Herbal therapy-- the most popular in the U.S. Used as early as 3000 B.C. Not covered by prescription drug laws and not subject to rigorous testing

• Acupuncture- an ancient technique that rests on the theory of energy flow between the twelve “spheres of function.” (organs) Each organ has a “meridian” with many numbered points derived from the Chinese astrologic calculations. The insertion of needles

• Naturopathic medicine- works with natural healing forces within the body to help the body heal from disease. May include dietary modifications, massage, exercise, acupuncture, etc.