1. A therapeutic practice used alongside conventional medical treatment to enhance overall health and well-being, rather than as a replacement for standard medical care
Acupuncture is often used as a complementary therapy alongside conventional treatment.
A acupuntura é frequentemente usada como terapia complementar ao lado do tratamento convencional.
2. Alternative healing practices such as herbal medicine, meditation, massage, or homeopathy that support conventional medical treatment
Many patients combine chemotherapy with complementary therapies like meditation and yoga.
Muitos pacientes combinam quimioterapia com terapias complementares como meditação e ioga.