#1210 Complementary Therapies

Complementary therapies – such as those ___ by naturopaths, chiropractors, and acupuncturists – have become increasingly popular in Australia over the last few ___. Interest initially coincided with ___ for alternative lifestyles, while immigration and increased contact and trade with China have also had an ___. The status of complementary therapies is being re-visited in a number of areas: legal regulation; the stances of doctors’ associations; their inclusion in medical education; and scientific research into their ___.