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I am interested in pursuing alternative therapies. How do I find a reliable practitioner?

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Most doctors are not routinely familiar with every alternative medicine treatment. However, most know a little something about the ones backed by scientific evidence. As such, the best place to start is by asking your primary care doctor for a recommendation.

Additionally, most medical schools and major teaching hospitals have centers devoted to alternative medicine – or at the very least, retain a list of local practitioners they can recommend. If your insurance company covers alternative medicine treatments – for example, biofeedback or acupuncture – they would be the best source of information. You can also contact professional organizations that represent the type of practitioner you are seeking. A good source is the Directory of Information Resources Online (www.dirline.nim.nih.gov), a U.S. government agency that maintains locations and descriptions of many health organizations, including those associated with the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).
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