A male client of Indian origin practices meditation and yoga, uses herbs and follows specific diet practices, and practices controlled breathing and exposure to sunlight. Which type of CAM therapy is this individual practicing?
a. Traditional Chinese medicine
b. Homeopathy
c. Ayurveda
d. Reiki
C
Ayurveda is a body-based CAM therapy that often is practiced by Indian cultures with a central focus on being knowledgeable of how to live. Homeopathy uses natural substances to heal, and traditional Chinese medicine deals with a balance between yin and yang, that is, "laying on of hands" to promote relaxation and healing.
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