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Table 3 Utilisation pattern of CAM

From: The prevalence, patterns of usage and people's attitude towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among the Indian community in Chatsworth, South Africa

Type of CAM

Users (n)

Herbal/natural medicines and/or vitamins

37

Spiritual healing

33

Commercial weight loss programme

8

Exercise and special diets not prescribed by your doctor

7

Aromatherapy

6

Ayurvedic medicine

6

Massage therapy excluding physiotherapy

6

Acupuncture

3

Homeopathy

2

Reflexology

1