complementary vs. alternative?

thenewme

Hi Kat,

You've gotten some great advice!  One thing to keep in mind is the alternative-conventional thing is a spectrum.  Very few (if any?) of us are completely on one end or the other.  Thankfully, most of us are somewhere along the spectrum (what I consider to be complementary or integrative), but where you end up is highly personal.  It sounds like you're off to a great start to treatment, with your overall good health and fitness!   That's awesome.

Here's a good place to lots of reading about critical thinking with regard to "alternative medicine" - 

"A Close Look at Alternative Medicine"

Best of luck to you!  Stick around here.  Ask lots of questions and consider all your options, weigh the risks and benefits for your particular situation, talk with your doctors, family, friends, and then make your decisions.