According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 70 percent of all deaths in America are the result

of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Additionally, nearly half of all adult Americans suffer from at least one chronic illness. Natural health care treatments such as homeopathy, chiropractic, and Chinese medicine provide numerous benefits in the treatment of chronic illness. 1. Natural treatments focus on providing pain relief in addition to helping to attain a healthier body. 2. Natural medicine can serve as an effective complement to conventional chronic illness treatments. 3. Treatments can be tailored to meet the specific needs of patients based on factors such as age, type of condition, overall health, and severity of the illness. 4. Natural health care offers a holistic approach to treating chronic illness. In addition to treating the body, it incorporates the psychological and spiritual aspects of the healing process. About the author: Dr. Randy Meltzer is a New York City-based Chiropractic and Naturopathic Physician who has been in practice since 1980. His office address is 99 University Place, Suite 412, New York, NY 10003. The phone number is 212-255-6710. ,