complementary medicine

Definition / meaning of complementary medicine

Practices often used to enhance or complement standard treatments. They generally are not recognized by the medical community as standard or conventional medical approaches. Complementary medicine may include dietary supplements, megadose vitamins, herbal preparations, special teas, acupuncture, massage therapy, magnet therapy, spiritual healing, and meditation.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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