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There is increasing interest in the use of alternative products to control symptoms of menopause. This article looks at some of the main therapies being used and the evidence for them.

Accupuncture is a complimentary therapy which has been successfully used to treat some pain and nausea conditions. This article looks at the therapy and the evidence for its use.

Hypnosis is often used to help people give up smoking, to lose weight and increase self esteem. This article describes the theories and evidence behind its use.

Homeopathy is a complimentary medicine that is used by some doctors. This article examines the evidence and theory behind its use.

Four popular herbal supplements are to have safety checks. This article reports on the testing programme.