Select from the list below all the reasons for the increasing use of alternative and complementary healing practices
a. Dissatisfaction with conventional health care
b. Desire for greater control over one's health
c. Desire for cultural and philosophical con-gruence with personal beliefs about health and illness
d. Growing understanding of the philosopy behind alternative practices
e. Belief in the effectiveness of alternative therapies
f. Traditions passed on from parents
A, B, C, E
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