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Patients living with glaucoma may turn to alternative therapies such as marijuana drops, Ginkgo biloba and bilberry fruit extract supplements and acupuncture; however, evidence for these treatments is often weak or nonexistent. Clinicians must understand how these techniques operate and be ready to inform patients about the lack of evidence supporting these practices. Acupuncture Acupuncture […]

Alternative Therapy is the only facility in Puerto Rico offering an exclusive acute unit dedicated to mental health. Patients find emotional stability while benefiting from holistic alternative therapies, one-to-one sessions with daily therapeutic staff members and a personalized food program that caters to all nutritional requirements.

Alternative therapies refer to practices like herbal remedies, acupuncture and massage that fall outside mainstream medical care and may be used either as supplement to traditional therapy treatments or by patients who don’t respond well to conventional therapy. Research indicates that some alternative therapies are safe and effective; however, others may not. Chiropractic medicine Chiropractic […]

If your patients disclose they are using alternative therapy treatments, make sure you inquire into their provider’s training and background before encouraging them to discuss this therapy with their doctor. Some alternative practices have strong scientific evidence supporting their efficacy while others do not. Furthermore, some therapies are considered complementary (used along with standard medical […]

Parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder frequently turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies as a source of treatment, with studies suggesting up to 95 percent of families using such methods for anxiety, GI issues and sleep disturbance. However, many methods may not be safe or have uncertain evidence of efficacy; some […]