Which complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) method is associated with using allergy injections of small amounts of an allergen in solution?
a. Naturopathy
b. Homeopathy
c. Chiropractic
d. Shiatsu
ANS: B
Homeopathy uses small doses of a substance to stimulate the body's defenses and healing mechanisms to treat illness. Naturopathy emphasizes health restoration rather than disease. Chiropractic uses manipulation of the body to restore health. Shiatsu is a type of massage.
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