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Therapy on Trial: Quiz

Test your knowledge of alternative therapies

08 Sep
2005

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1. When was homeopathy first invented?



 

2. What is a "placebo"?



 

3. Which of the following is NOT a form of yoga?



 

4. Reflexology treatment takes place where on the body?



 

5. In clinical trials of new treatments, what does it mean if the trials are "double-blind"?



 

6. Which of the following originated in China?



 

7. In alternative therapy, what are the "chakras"?



 

8. Ayurvedic Medicine originated in which country?



 

9. Which of the following treatments is NOT a herbal remedy?



 

10. What is, or what are, Pilates?



 

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