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[HEALTH] Multiple sclerosis stumps health workers

Little is definitive about this disease, which can lead to serious disabilities, but many traditional and alternative medications can alleviate symptoms and stave off relapses

By Jane Brody  /  NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE, NEW YORK

complementary and alternative medicine, like acupuncture, dietary supplements, biofeedback, meditation, guided imagery, tai chi, cooling therapy, yoga, therapeutic touch and electromagnetic therapy. In his book, Bowling describes what is known about each of these possible adjuncts to medically established treatments, some of which can be counter-

productive or negate the benefits of medication.

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