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Alternative medicine has gained in popularity in recent years, so much so that nearly 40 percent of all adults report using some form of nontraditional therapy.

Learn more from the Rodale.com news archive:

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Better Posture Blocks Out Back Pain

What you can do: Learn Alexander Technique methods to improve your posture and prevent back pain.

Alt Treatments For Kids: Some Are Safe, Some Are Not

What you can do: Consult with your pediatrician; learn what treatments are safe and effective for children.

How to Teach Your Doc about Alternative Medicine

What you can do: Don’t wait for your doctor to raise the subject; ask about alternative therapies or do your research and tell your doc what you’ve learned.

Ancient Art Helps Stroke Victims Find Their Footing

What you can do: Find a class at your local community center or gym and spend a few hours a week practicing to decrease pain and increase balance.

To Eliminate Aches and Pains, Straighten Up

What you can do: Take posture-improving timeouts during your workday, and make sure to get out of your seat for some mini exercise sessions.

Traditional Remedy Found to Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What you can do: Keep your wrists in good shape with a few easy hand stretches and workstation adjustments.

6 Science-Based Benefits of Acupuncture Therapy

What you can do: Find a certified acupuncturist to treat medical conditions that you can't lick with the usual treatments.

How to Single-Handedly Rub Out Stress

What you can do: Give a stressed-out bud a quick hand massage, or learn how to soothe your own tight, over-tired digits.

Soothe Holiday Stress with a 1,000-Year-Old Trick

What you can do: Find a transcendental meditation practitioner near you, or contact another meditation expert about cheaper ways to cut stress.

Research IDs 9 Back-Pain Remedies That Really Work

What you can do: Rule out four specific conditions that respond to surgery, then try different treatment strategies until you find the ones that ease your pain.