Alternative therapies of neuropsychiatric disorders
Journal Title: IP International Journal of Comprehensive and Advanced Pharmacology - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Therapies are termed as Complementary when used in addition to conventional treatments and as alternative when used instead of conventional treatment. These therapies are less researched than conventional therapies & some therapies have been continuing same concepts from ancient times. Both psychiatrist & physicians can use these therapies in conjunction with conventional treatment. In recent times, research has escalated in various modalities of complementary & alternative medicine, but further research is required testing their effectiveness & efficacy.(1) This review article aims at delineating various modalities of complimentary & alternative medicine.
Authors and Affiliations
Gaurav Maggu, Jai Singh Yadav, Garima Bhardwaj, Ajeet Kumar, Rahul Katiyar
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- DOI 10.18231/2456-9542.2017.0008
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