Biologically based therapies are defined as treatments that use what?

• A. Therapies that focus on energy fields
• B. Treatments that use natural substances to support health and treat illnesses
• C. Procedures that involve surgery
• D. Therapies that treat mental health only

Answer: (B)

Biologically based therapies are about using natural substances to influence health and treat illness. This means interventions like herbs and botanicals, vitamins and minerals, probiotics, and other dietary supplements derived from living sources. They differ from energy-based approaches (which use fields or energies rather than substances), from surgical procedures, and from therapies focused only on mental health. Examples include herbal extracts, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, or probiotic supplements used to support well-being or target specific symptoms. Be mindful of potential interactions with conventional medicines and variable evidence for effectiveness across conditions.