Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Palliative Care

Abstract

Globally, the uses of complementary and alternative therapies are emerging trend in the health care system. In India, with the constant increase in ageing population and chronic diseases most people prefer complementary and alternative medicines. The reasons include lack of local health services, financial crisis and non-availability of drugs. The common alternative medicines are ayurveda, siddha, unani, naturopathy and homeopathy, other than that the latest form of complementary therapies include hydrotherapy, music therapy, humour therapy, colour therapy and light therapy.