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6 Commonly Misunderstood Words About Complementary Health Approaches

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Question 1

What does “homeopathic” mean?
Choose one:

 a. A home remedy

 b. The use of herbs or natural products that are safe and free of side effects

 c. An alternative medical system that is based on the principle that the lower the dose of the medication, the greater its effectiveness

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