Which is NOT one of the four categories of complementary health approaches?

• A. Biologically based therapies
• B. Mind-body practices
• C. Energy therapies
• D. Surgical interventions

Answer: (D)

Complementary health approaches are organized by the type of therapy used, into four main modality-based categories. Biologically based therapies involve substances like herbs, vitamins, and botanicals taken to influence health. Mind-body practices are methods that harness the connection between mental processes and physical health, such as meditation, yoga, and relaxation techniques. Energy therapies work with the body’s energy fields, examples being Reiki and therapeutic touch. Manipulative and body-based methods are hands-on approaches that affect the body's structure, like massage and chiropractic adjustments. Surgical interventions are conventional medical procedures that involve operative techniques and are not considered part of these categories.