Avalanche of Baby Boomers Turning to Alternative Medicine 4/30/05: "People living with chronic pain will try almost anything they can to relieve it. Not surprisingly, more and more older adults suffering from chronic illnesses are realizing conventional medicine isn't always the answer to their problems and are turning to alternative medicine such as:
Chiropractor
Acupuncture
Massage therapy
Breathing exercises
Herbal medicine
Meditation
The biggest concern in using alternative medicine, however, is that such methods have not been tested for safety and effectiveness, yet a large number of older adults are using them.
And the Survey Says ...
In a study conducted by researchers at Ohio State University, results indicated the acceptance of alternative medicine among older adults was profound. In fact, more than 70 percent of older adults used some kind of alternative medicine (such as acupuncture and herbal medicines) in 2000. Such results were surprising, considering a 2002 study found a lower acceptance rate -- 62 percent -- among all adults. "

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