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Table 1 Study Questions Concerning Use of CAM Therapies.

From: Complementary and alternative medical therapy utilization by people with chronic fatiguing illnesses in the United States

Did you discuss use of these treatments with your doctor?

Do you use or have you used any of the following forms of therapy in the preceding 12 months?

   Acupuncture

   Biofeedback

   Chiropractic techniques

   Commercial diet supplements

   Energy healing, such as magnets, crystals, and energy emitting machines

   Herbal and botanical supplements, such as ginseng, garlic, ginkgo biloba, echinacea, St. John's wort, or saw palmetto

   High dose vitamins (not a daily multivitamin, or a daily calcium or iron supplement)

   Homeopathy

   Hypnosis

   Imagery/visualization

   Massage

   Mindful exercise, such as yoga or tai chi

   Personal prayer

   Spiritual healing or prayer by others

   Relaxation techniques, such as meditation

   Self-help group, such as a 12 step program or support group

   Are you using these approaches to treat and/or prevent a disease? Other treatments?

   Do you think these approaches were useful?