Jul 24
Alternative medicine is gaining popularity in Australia
Australians are turning in droves to alternative therapies – there has been a 51 per cent increase in the number of people visiting complementary health professionals in the 10 years to 2005.
Most had consultations for arthritis (20 per cent), asthma (14 per cent) and mental or behavioural disorders (13 per cent). The most commonly consulted professionals were chiropractors, naturopaths and acupuncturists.
Some patients with serious health conditions, such as cancer, made use of relaxation, diet, vitamins, positive imagery and faith healing, the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ snapshot of social trends report says.
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