Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Sources Medically Reviewed on 03/08/2019 Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on March 08, 2019
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SOURCES:
Colorectal Disease: “The physiology of colonic hydrotherapy.”
Mayo Clinic: “What are the benefits of aromatherapy?”
National Institutes of Health: “4 Tips: Start Talking With Your Health Care Providers About Complementary Health Approaches,” “Intermittent fasting: the science of going without,” “Revisiting reflexology: Concept, evidence, current practice, and practitioner training,” “Reflexology: an update of a systematic review of randomised clinical trials,” “Aromatherapy and Essential Oils –Patient Version,” “Clinical effects of colonic cleansing for general health promotion: a systematic review.”
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: “Objective Assessment of an Ionic Footbath (Ion Cleanse): Testing Its Ability to Remove Potentially Toxic Elements from the Body,” “‘Detoxes’ and ‘Cleanses,’” “Acupuncture,” “Relaxation Techniques for Health,” “In the News: Cupping,” “Yoga: In Depth,” “Chiropractic: In Depth,” “Massage Therapy for Health Purposes,” “Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What’s In a Name?”
Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on March 08, 2019
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