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. 2008 Oct;90(7):571–576. doi: 10.1308/003588408X301046

Table 4.

Use of non-herbal therapies

Therapies n Reason*
Acupuncture 39 Musculoskeletal pain
Massage 31 Musculoskeletal pain
Aromatherapy 28 Relaxation
Chiropractor 27 Musculoskeletal pain
Reflexology 24 Relaxation
Osteopathy 20 Musculoskeletal pain
Homeopathy 17 Musculoskeletal pain
Yoga 14 Relaxation
Spiritual healing 14 Musculoskeletal pain
Counselling therapy 10 Stress
Hypnotherapy 9 Relaxation
Meditation 7 Stress
Reiki 6 Healing
Dowsing 2 General health
Kinesiology 2 Irritable bowel syndrome
Shiatsu 2 Relaxation
*

Most commonly cited reason for use.