Part 1: Have you tried any of the complementary or non-allopathic practices presented in this module? If so, please describe some of the therapies or activities you've tried. What did you like or dislike about these activities? If not, which (if any) of the non-allopathic medical techniques piqued your interest. Why? Part 2: What did you think about Dr. Gruber's Health Economics lecture? Based on what you've learned in this module, what do you think is the biggest problem in the U.S. healthcare system? Please post an original response and reply to at least one peer to receive full credit for this activity.
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