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Articles: The Integrative Approach
Many people already combine conventional and complementary medicine on a self-help basis, in an effort to take the best from both worlds. For example, if you have a cold, you might ease the symptoms with a drug like acetaminophen and take the herb echinacea to boost the immune system. Integrative medicine, however, involves more than just adding together conventional medicine and complementary therapies. It entails about thinking why you might be ill and seeking the kind of treatment - whether conventional, complementary, or both - that is appropriate for your condition, given your situation, beliefs, and temperament. It is also a question of taking charge of your health and, in particular, of making lifestyle changes to promote well-being.
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Bill, 45, a nonsmoker, was getting daily attacks of angina. Beta blockers stopped the pain but left him exhausted. With his doctors support, Bill consulted a naturopath, who put him on an ultra-low-fat, low-protein, high-fiber diet. Bill cut out all animal products, caffeine, and oils, greatly reduced his alcohol intake, and joined a yoga class. A year later, he no longer needs beta blockers. |
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