Table 1 The most commonly used complementary and alternative medicines in patients with severe health conditions

• Acupressure

• Acupuncture

• Applied kinesiology

• Aromatherapy

• Ayurveda

• Biofeedback

• Chiropractic

• Dietary changes

• Herbal medicine

• Homoeopathy

• Hypnosis

• Lifestyle changes

• Massage

• Meditation techniques

• Nutritional therapy

• Osteopathy

• Physical activity

• Reflexology

• Self-help groups

• Stress management techniques

• Shiatsu

• Yoga