A patient takes herbal medicines, vitamins, and eats only whole or organic foods. Based on this information, what is this patient practicing?
1. Mind-body alternative therapies
2. Biologically-based alternative therapies
3. Manipulative body-based alternative therapies
4. Energy alternative therapies
Correct Answer: 2
NCCAM defines biologically-based therapies in CAM as the use of substances found in nature. This includes herbs, vitamins/supplements, and organic whole foods. Mind-body therapies use prayer, guided self-healing, meditation, and art, music, and dance therapy. Manipulative body-based therapies use cranial-sacral therapy, massage therapy, osteopathic manipulation, and chiropractic therapy. Energy therapies use magnet therapy, therapeutic touch, healing touch, Reiki, and Qui Gong.
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