Should I use complementary medicine?

Your choices are:

• Add complementary medicine to your treatment or wellness plan.
• Stick with traditional medical treatment only.

The decision whether to use complementary medicine takes into account your personal feelings and the medical facts.

Reasons to use complementary medicine

Reasons to not use complementary medicine

You want a more personal, holistic approach to your health care. Conventional treatment has not provided relief from your chronic condition. In seeking out complementary therapy, you get a sense of empowerment from taking greater control of your health. Complementary medicine offers the best option for your wellness efforts. Are there other reasons you might want to use complementary medicine?

There is little scientific research on the safety and effectiveness of some complementary therapies. Complementary medicine may have interactions with your conventional treatments. Some complementary therapies are expensive, and many are not covered by insurance. You are satisfied with the results of conventional treatments for your condition. Are there other reasons you might not want to use complementary medicine?