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Task 1 - Explore the different forms and range of complementary approaches that are available to service users. Allopathic medicine is the mainstream practise within the NHS. It treats medical conditions by attacking their symptoms, usually with pharmaceutical products or with surgical intervention. The British medical association uses the term 'non conventional therapies' to cover treatment and therapies that are not covered by 'conventional medicine'. These therapies take a holistic approach to illness, treating the whole person rather than just the disease or condition it self. Complementary approaches will cover both complementary therapies, for example aromatherapy, reflexology, yoga and also alternative therapies such as homeopathy, acupuncture and chiropractic. Complementary approaches are based around the healing power of nature, sometimes-using herbal medicines and oils, such as aromatherapy and bach flower remedies. Other more 'non conventional' approaches look at external powers. These therapies include meditation, Christian Science, Feng shui, yoga and Thai...

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