There’s a new trend in health care that’s gaining popularity. Millions of Canadians are seeking out alternative therapies like massage, chiropractic and more and adding them to their traditional medical routine.1
Traditional medicine is symptoms-based. Traditional medicine treats the patient to alleviate symptoms once they present or are discovered in diagnostic or screening tests. In the past, many traditional practitioners have been resistant to alternative therapies, but that’s changing as more Canadians seek out wellness-based therapies. In 2016 alone, Canadians spent $6.5 billion on complementary alternative
treatments.2
Alternative therapies are cause-based. Alternative or complementary therapies on the other hand, seek to treat the root cause rather than just symptoms. Examples of alternative therapies include massage therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathy, dietitian, physiotherapy and psychology.3
Because alternative therapies may not be covered by government health plans, they can be costly. Many people who don’t have an individual health insurance plan can’t afford them.
CAA Health and Dental Insurance Plans can be a solution for anyone incorporating wellness-based approaches into their health regimen. In addition to coverage for items such as prescription drugs, dental care and eyeglasses, these plans can also provide coverage for extended health care services, which include many of the above alternative therapies. This could save you hundreds of dollars a year, while
allowing you to try or add complementary therapies to your family’s health routine.
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Sources
1Evidence–Based Medicine and the Growing Popularity of Complementary and Alternative Treatments. https://ubcmj.med.ubc.ca/ubcmj-volume-7-issue-1/evidence-based-medicine-and-the-growing-popularity-of-complementary-and-alternative-treatments/evidence-based-medicine-and-the-growing-popularity-of-complementary-and-alternative-treatments/
2, 3Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Canada. https://sba.ubc.ca/blog/industry-overview-complementary-and-alternative-medicine-canada
4Aging Is a Real Pain in the Neck. https://www.webmd.com/men/features/aging-real-pain-neck#1
5Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. https://www.ccohs.ca/