A client says that she is taking a preparation that makes symptoms of a disease worse. Which type of complementary and alternative therapy is this client using?
1. Naturopathy
2. Homeopathy
3. Herbal therapy
4. Chinese medicine
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Explanation:
1. Naturopathy is a form of medicine that utilizes the healing forces of nature and is commonly referred to as natural medicine. It is more precisely defined as a healing system that combines safe and effective traditional means of preventing and treating human disease with the most current advances in modern medicine.
2. Homeopathy is a healing approach in which a sick person is treated with small doses of medicines that would cause illness when given to someone who is healthy.
3. Herbs do not usually cause symptoms when taken.
4. Chinese medicine uses a variety of techniques including acupuncture, acupressure, and herbal therapy.
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