Table 1. The top 10 most popular IM therapies used in the US.

The data in this table is sourced from the studies of Barnes et al. and Devine et al. [11,12].

IM: Integrative medicine

Ranking	Most commonly used IM remedies	Licensure status	Systemic review(s) of evidence
1	Natural products/herbal medications	Supplements are exempt from FDA approval	Available
2	Deep breathing	Can be advised by any type of provider or self-taught	Available
3	Meditation	Can be advised by any type of provider or self-taught	Available
4	Osteopathic manipulation and chiropractic treatment	Licensure needed for DO and DC in the USA	Available
5	Massage	Licensure is required in most of the US	Available
6	Yoga	Certification is available, no formal licensure is needed in the USA	Available
7	Diet-based therapies	None unless consulting as a certified dietician or licensed naturopath	Depends on the diet studied
8	Progressive relaxation	No formal licensure/certification required	Available
9	Guided imagery	No formal licensure/certification required	Available
10	Homeopathic therapy	Certification/diploma but no licensure required	Available