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Complementary therapies are non-medical treatments used alongside conventional medications. They include Acupressure, T'ai Chi, Yoga and Herbalism. Complementary therapists treat the whole person and not just diseases in isolation. More and more people are looking for ways other than conventional medicine to help their asthma. In addition, many medical practitioners who once ridiculed these therapies now support their use. There is a growing interest in this area. A major concern is that people may abandon their inhalers. It is very important not to do this, as the therapies are to complement your conventional medication not replace it entirely. Many people claim great improvements in their asthma and general health when using complementary therapies. If you do feel much better (and monitoring your asthma at home can help you see any improvement) then it may be possible to reduce your regular medications under your doctor's guidance. You can obtain more detailed information by going to the commonly asked questions below. What is a complementary therapy? What complementary therapies are available? Which one is the best to use? Can I stop my normal asthma medications? Are they safe?

Topic "Treatment or Cure" Updated 14th August 2003

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