Table 4 Type and numbers of current CAM use and CAM use satisfaction (N = 2477)
Type of CAM therapy | # reporting |
|---|---|
Mental well-being | |
Hypnosis | 2 |
Stress reduction | 2 |
Relaxation/meditation | 45 |
Deep breathing | 4 |
Biofeedback | 17 |
Pet therapy | 1 |
Singing | 1 |
Psychotherapy | 1 |
Total | 73 |
Bodywork | |
Message | 1455 |
Chiropractic | 72 |
EFT (tapping) | 1 |
Osteopathic | 2 |
Exercise | 18 |
Physical therapy | 18 |
Pressure point | 5 |
TMJ work | 1 |
Cranial sacral therapy | 3 |
Muscle stretches | 1 |
Total | 1576 |
Eastern-based practices | |
Acupuncture | 724 |
Acupressure | 10 |
Chinese herbs | 7 |
Yoga | 17 |
Cupping | 1 |
Reiki | 7 |
Total | 766 |
Nutritional therapy | |
Vitamin supplements | 2032 |
Diet | 1464 |
Butterbur | 19 |
Tea | 2 |
Caffeine | 11 |
Total | 3528 |
Others | |
Aromatherapy | 19 |
Avoid light | 2311 |
Avoid other triggers | 14 |
BenGay/biofreeze | 5 |
Homeopathy | 3 |
Cannabis use | 10 |
Prayer | 3 |
Metaphysical healing | 1 |
Hot/cold therapy | 1885 |
Total | 4251 |
Number (%) | |
|---|---|
Current CAM use (number of methods used) | |
0 | 356 (13.1) |
1 | 429 (15.8) |
2 | 632 (23.3) |
3 | 557 (20.6) |
4 or more | 736 (27.2) |
Current CAM use satisfaction | |
Strongly dissatisfied and dissatisfied | 861 (31.7) |
Neutral | 991 (36.6) |
Strongly satisfied and satisfied | 625 (23) |