Complementary Therapies

Complementary therapies - such as those practiced by naturopaths, chiropractors, and acupuncturists - have become increasingly popular in Australia over the last few decades . Interest initially coincided with enthusiasm for alternative lifestyles, while immigration and increased contact and trade with China have also had an influence . The status of complementary therapies is being revisited in a number of areas: legal regulation; the stances of doctors' associations; their inclusion in medical education; and scientific research into their efficacy .