The study of 29 integrative centers sought to examine how integrative medicine is practiced across the country.
Other notable findings of the study include:
• Seventy-five percent of centers reported success using integrative practices to treat chronic pain.
• More than 50 percent of centers reported positive results for gastrointestinal conditions, depression and anxiety, cancer and chronic stress.
• The most common integrative interventions include: nutrition, supplements, yoga, meditation, acupuncture and massage.
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