| If youre thinking of trying a complementary health approach to help manage a medical problem, here are some points to consider: - Its important to choose a complementary health practitioner, such as an acupuncturist or massage therapist, as carefully as you would choose a conventional health care provider.
- Its a good idea to discuss the complementary approach with your health care provider before making a decision about whether to use it.
- Before using any dietary supplement or herbal product, find out whether it can have side effects and whether it may interact with medicines that youre taking.
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