Complementary and alternative therapies
Complementary and alternative therapies cover a very wide range of treatments.
These include:
- Body-based therapies, like massage or acupuncture
- Meditation-based therapies, like mindfulness
- Herbal remedies, like St John's wort
While the NHS provides some of these, others are based on different ideas of healing and wellbeing than those we normally hear about in the UK.
To find out more choose one of these options:
About complementary and alternative therapies
Learn about:
- What they are
- What they're used for
- How they're regulated
- How to access them
Types of complementary and alternative therapies
List of different therapies. Explains:
- What each one is
- Is it safe and effective?
- Where to find out more
Herbal remedies
Learn about:
- What they are
- What they're used for
- How they're different to prescription meds
- Taking them safely