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   Do alternative therapies reduce side effects?

   • Alternative therapies may also be credited for perceived improvement through decreased use or effect of medical treatment, and therefore either decreased side effects or nocebo effects towards standard treatment. Practitioners of complementary medicine usually discuss and advise patients as to available alternative therapies.

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   Are complementary and alternative medicines effective?

   • Scientific studies have found that some complementary and alternative medicines or therapies are effective, but many are unproven or ineffective. Some can be harmful. Complementary and alternative medicines or therapies (CAMs) are used by about two thirds of people in Australia.

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   What is alternative medicine?

   • Alternative medicine consists of a wide range of health care practices, products, and therapies. The shared feature is a claim to heal that is not based on the scientific method. Alternative medicine practices are diverse in their foundations and methodologies.

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   Is alternative medicine a public health problem?

   • Some critics of alternative medicine are focused upon health fraud, misinformation, and quackery as public health problems, notably Wallace Sampson and Paul Kurtz founders of Scientific Review of Alternative Medicine and Stephen Barrett, co-founder of The National Council Against Health Fraud and webmaster of Quackwatch.

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   Are alternative therapies harmful?

   • While this may be because these patients avoid effective treatment, some alternative therapies are actively harmful (e.g. cyanide poisoning from amygdalin, or the intentional ingestion of hydrogen peroxide) or actively interfere with effective treatments.

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   Is alternative medicine on the rise?

   • That alternative medicine has been on the rise "in countries where Western science and scientific method generally are accepted as the major foundations for healthcare, and 'evidence-based' practice is the dominant paradigm" was described as an "enigma" in the Medical Journal of Australia.

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2. www.nhsinform.scot › herbal-medicinesHerbal medicines - NHS inform

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   Oct 8, 2024 · You can report any side effect or adverse reaction to a herbal medicine using the Yellow Card Scheme. This can help the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) identify new side effects or risks associated with medicines, including herbal remedies.

3. www.allergy.org.au › patients › drug-allergyAdverse Reactions to Complementary and Alternative Medicines

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   Oct 6, 2024 · Complementary and alternative medicines are often thought to be safe, but side effects and allergic reactions can occur. Allergic reactions are most common in people with other allergic diseases, such as asthma or allergic rhinitis (hay fever).

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   Oct 26, 2024 · Treatments for severe diseases such as cancer and HIV infection have well-known, significant side-effects. Even low-risk medications such as antibiotics can have potential to cause life-threatening anaphylactic reactions in a very few individuals. Many medications may cause minor but bothersome symptoms such as cough or upset stomach.

5. www.nhsinform.scot › tests-and-treatmentsHomeopathy - NHS inform

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   Oct 8, 2024 · Homeopathic remedies are generally safe. The risk of a serious adverse side effect from taking these remedies is thought to be small. Some homeopathic remedies may contain substances that are not safe, or that interfere with other medicines. Talk to your GP practice first if you’re considering: stopping any medicine prescribed by a doctor

6. cbrhl.org.au › alternative-medicinesComplementary and Alternative Medicines – Canberra Health ...

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   Oct 24, 2024 · Some complementary or alternative therapies can be unsafe or cause harmful side effects. For example, the herb Feverfew can cause uterine contractions and possible miscarriage in pregnant people [1] , and Vitamin C supplements are unsafe for people with haemochromatosis.

7. www.thetimes.com.au › lifestyle › healthUnderstanding Ayurvedic Medicines: Side Effects, Benefits ...

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   3 days ago · In an era where modern medicine dominates the healthcare landscape, there's a growing interest in alternative healing practices. Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine originating from India, has been gaining traction worldwide for its holistic approach to health and well-being.

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   4 days ago · Natural supplements. Heart-healthy supplements. Risks. Takeaway. Prescribed beta-blockers lower heart rate. “Natural beta-blockers” in common foods, herbs, and supplements may also lower blood...