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… Types of Complementary Medicine On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Complementary medicine includes … Here are some common types. Bodywork. This includes massage therapy, reflexology, and spinal manipulation (like …
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… Alopecia Areata On this page: Related Information What is … take 2 months or more for new hair to grow. Contact immunotherapy triggers an allergic reaction on the scalp that may …
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… Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) On this page: Health Tools When to Call a Doctor … Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support Related Information What is acute myeloid … AML treated? Treatment for AML usually has two steps. Chemotherapy is given to put leukemia into remission . Then …
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… Complementary Medicine On this page: Overview Types of Complementary Medicine Related Information Overview Complementary medicine is a … Some of these therapies—such as acupuncture, massage therapy, or yoga—are very safe when people who are healthy …
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… Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children On this page: Get Started Related Information Get Started Over-the-counter (OTC) … if not taken the right way. Be sure to read the package instructions on OTC medicines carefully. Talk to your …
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… Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Sore … that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or …
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… Traditional Chinese Medicine On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related Information Treatment Overview Traditional Chinese … placed along the body's meridians. Acupressure. During this therapy, direct pressure is applied to points along the …
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… Hydrotherapy On this page: Treatment Overview Risks Related Information Treatment Overview Hydrotherapy is the use of water to treat a disease or to …
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… Asthma in Children On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What … Prevention Living With Asthma Medicines Other Treatment Related Information Overview Is this topic for … and steroid medicines. He or she may be given oxygen therapy . Doctors will assess your child's lung function and …
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… Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Treatment Overview External beam radiation therapy uses doses of radiation to kill cancer cells. A beam …