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2) What are the credentials cf the practitioners to whom you plan to go? Many therapies require practitioners to be licensed. Ask your local regulatory agency what they know about the professionals you wish to see. Interview the practitioners. Ask how they work and what their philosophy is. Determine if you feel comfortable in their office, and confident in their abilities.

Ask for referrals. 3) What are the costs for treatment? Depending on how long you need to work with a practitioner, costs can escalate quickly. Some alternative therapies are covered by insurance many are not. 4) Does your current health care provider know about your interestuse of alternative therapy? Many people who start using alternative and complementary medicine neglect to tell their traditional physician what they are doing. Some alternative therapies can affect the outcomes of traditional medicine and vice versa.

Keep your health care provider informed of any changes you make in trying new treatments. ide Web? Is alternative medicine effective? Many alternative and complementary medicine techniques are well known, and have an established record of safety and effectiveness. However, some therapies are questionable and may actually turn out to be harmful. If you are intrigued by the potential benefits of alternative medicine, it is important to become a well-informed consumer. Ask questions, study the facts, and leam about the risks as well as the benefits.

A great start toward total Food-related therapies are a common form of prevention and treatment for many illnesses. Before "enhancing" your diet with different kinds of pill supplements, talk with your practitioner about the value of choosing foods first for key vitamins, minerals and other health-promoting substances. Questions to ask when considering Alternative Medicine 1) Is the particular therapy safe and effective? Ask your practitioner for information about how people respond to the therapy you are interested in using. Be sure to mention other types of treatments and medication you are taking and any existing condi- earth is 'the 'World A After thousands of years of acceptance it dozens of countries, complementary and alternative medicine is coming of age in Canada. Is it worth checking out? In a word (or two) it depends.

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