Acupuncture is a form of treatment that involves inserting very thin needles through a person's skin at specific points on the body. Hundreds of clinical studies on the benefits of acupuncture show that it successfully treats conditions ranging from musculoskeletal problems (back pain, neck pain, and others) to nausea, migraine headache, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and infertility.
Clinical nutrition examines the relationship between diet and health. Special diets may be recommended, and treatment may include nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other nutraceuticals.
Chelation therapy is a medical procedure that involves the administration of chelating agents to remove heavy metals from the body.
Prolotherapy, or ligament reconstructive therapy, was developed by Dr Hackett and Hemwall in the United States. It includes a series of injections of a proliferant solution at the bone/ligament junction, that draws inflammation to this area. Dr Hackett and Hemwell have demonstrated that this causes new connective tissue to be formed, strengthening the site.