Complementary/Integrative Therapies
Alternative Medical Systemsare systems such as traditional Chinese medicine and homeopathy that have evolved apart from current conventional medical practices.
Herbal/Plant Biologic Therapies include single plants such as ginger or garlic and herbal combination tonics such as Hoxsey and Essiac.
(Non-Plant) Biologic/Organic/Pharmacologic Therapies are naturally occurring substances such as cartilage or isolated elements such as selenium.
Nutrition & Special Diets include the Gerson and macrobiotic diets and a link to information and services provided by the M. D. Anderson Department of Clinical Nutrition.
Manipulative & Body-Based Methodsinclude methods such as massage that move or manipulate the body.
Energy Therapies focus on energy perceived to be within or outside of the body. Examples include yoga, Healing Touch, Reiki, Qigong and magnets.
Mind-Body Approachessupport the whole mind-body-spirit through support groups, visualization, music and other programs of the M. D. Anderson Place...of wellness.
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