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A Practical Guide to Complementary Therapies for People Living With HIV

Revised 2004

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements and Credits
Introduction
         So, what are complementary therapies?
         Research and Complementary Therapies
         Regulation of Practitioners
         Regulation of Natural Health Products
         The Use of Complementary Therapies by Canadian PHAs
Complete Medical Systems
         Ayurvedic Medicine
         Homeopathy
         North American Aboriginal Healing Traditions
         Naturopathy
         Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Wellness Strategies
         Aromatherapy
         Colour Therapy
         Flower Essences and Other Essence Therapies
         Herbal Therapies
         Iridology
         Juicing
         Massage and Manipulation Techniques
         Mind-Body Medicine
         Touch Therapies
Unconventional Therapies
         DNCB
         Melatonin
         Oxygen Therapies
Doing Your Own Research on Complementary Therapies
         Red Flags
         Choosing a Complementary Therapist
         Getting Connected
Further Resources and References

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Decisions about particular medical treatments should always be made in consultation with a qualified medical practitioner who is knowledgeable about HIV-related illness and the treatments in question. MORE