After examining a patient, a health care practitioner tells the patient that her mild back pain is caused by poor flow of energy from her mind to her back. The practitioner treats the patient with acupuncture, ginseng, and massage therapy. Based on this information, the practitioner's treatments indicate that he relies on ________.

A. placebo-based health care
B. integrative medicine
C. conventional medicine
D. alternative health care


Answer: D

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