Table 9 CAM methods used by surgical patients (N = 252)

Herbs

245 (97.2)

Compresses (hot or cold)

107 (42.5)

Honey beeswax

95 (37.7)

Natural oils and creams

63 (25.0)

Vitamin supplements

56 (22.2)

Fasting

54 (21.4)

Therapeutic massage

49 (19.4)

Hijama

48 (19.0)

Omega-3 fatty acid (fish oil)

48 (19.0)

Physiotherapy

33 (13.1)

Detoxification

26 (10.3)

Sauna Jacuzzi

14 (5.6)

Acupuncture

9 (3.6)

Aromatherapy

8 (3.2)

Art therapy

7 (2.8)

Traditional Chinese medicine

2 (0.8)

Hypnosis

1 (0.4)

Reiki energy healing

1 (0.4)

Moxibustion

1 (0.4)