We should always ask specifically about complimentary therapies as part of the medical and medication history.

Paper on Vitamin C induced Oxalate Nephropathy – Int Journal Nephropathy

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3096888/

Case report on Tubulointerstitial Nephritis – Indian Journal Nephrology

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5704412/

Interactions with St John’s Wort – NZF

https://www.nzf.org.nz/interactions/stockleys/of/45982711000116108

Cervical Artery dissection after Chiropractic manipulation – three papers worth reading that highlight the potential risk mentioned

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30402438

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29951644

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28863201

HDC report on case of bilateral pneumothoraces secondary to accupuncture

https://www.hdc.org.nz/media/5291/18hdc00442.pdf

Stuff NZ article on the above case

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/95066646/patients-lung-collapses-during-acupuncture-treatment

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