Sonia learned many techniques from a healer in her home country of Peru. After moving to the United States, Sonia decides to offer herbal remedies to cancer patients to combat the side effects of the chemotherapy treatments they are receiving from their doctors. What term do sociologists use to describe what Sonia offers?

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Complementary medicine refers to practices and products that are used alongside conventional medical treatments. In this case, Sonia's herbal remedies are being used to complement the chemotherapy treatments, rather than as a replacement for them. Alternative medicine and natural medicine refer to practices and products that are used in place of conventional medical treatments, while faith healing involves the use of religious or spiritual practices to promote healing.

Sonia Learned Many Techniques from a Healer in Her Home