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Diagnostic techniques
Description
Various techniques are loosely included under the umbrella of complementary ‘therapies’, which are not generally therapeutic interventions, i.e. treatment, but rather alternative methods of reaching a diagnosis in order to plan treatment using other therapy modalities. In the House of Lords classification of complementary and alternative therapies (2000), diagnostic techniques constitute group 3b, having very little, if any, scientific basis.
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Elimination diet
Description
An elimination diet is used to detect suspected food allergens which lead to intolerances and sensitivities which can trigger various health problems. A totally bland diet is eaten for up to 1 week in order to eliminate any foods which may cause adverse symptoms. Individual foods are then reintroduced singly to facilitate identification of any noticeable reactions.
Face diagnosis
Description
This technique is used in naturopathy and is similar in principle to reflexology – in this case facial zones represent different regions and organs of the body. It has its roots in Ayurvedic, traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine.
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