complementary medicine is used to refer to the use of both allopathic and holistic treatments. It is more often used in
The cast of Complementary Medicine - 2003 includes: Shannon Engemann as Herself - Hostess
A complementary homeopathic medicine means use of other medicine (other than homeopathic such as conventional, chinese, ayurveda, etc) is compemented by simultaneous use of homeopathic medicine.
Non-allopathic refers to practices and treatments that are not part of conventional Western medicine. These may include alternative, complementary, or traditional forms of healing such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, or homeopathy.
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Complementary Medicine is a non-primary care system of health care or specific treatment that is not usually expected to replace a conventional medicine but rather is used in accordance with conventional treatments.
Kampo medicine originated in China and was later imported to Japan during the 5th century. It incorporates traditional Chinese medicine principles but has evolved over time through the influence of Japanese culture and medical practices. Today, Kampo medicine is widely practiced in Japan as a complementary and alternative medicine approach.
Conventional, alternative or complementary is as per see. A person who prefers, let's say homeopathic medicine, as a first line of treatment, conventional medicine is an complementary/alternative for him/her. Likewise a person who took conventional medicine as first line of treatment, other forms of treatment are complementary/alternative.
A surgical problem which has progressed far beyond its initial stages might not respond to complementary medicine.
Anne Woodham has written: 'Encyclopedia of Healing Therapies' 'Complete Guide to Integrative Medicine' 'Encyclopedia of natural healing' -- subject(s): Alternative medicine, Naturopathy, Popular Medicine 'DK encyclopedia of complementary medicine' -- subject(s): Alternative medicine, Popular Medicine 'HEA Guide to Complementary Medicine and Therapies'
Amit Jha has written: 'Traditional Indian medicine' -- subject(s): Buddhist medicine, Tibetan Medicine, Traditional medicine