response to comment$-1.)$ A CAM therapy that has gained popularity over traditional healthcare products and services is yoga. This practice is a way for an individual to gain a better awareness and understanding for their own mind$-$body experience. Yoga has been found to be especially helpful for people suffering from depression and anxiety as it helps to improve sleep, reduce stress, and improve breathing patterns. Yoga can replace medications and appointments with therapists. Yoga can serve as a cheaper alternative for some people who may not have the insurance to pay for traditional healthcare products and services. Yoga is heavily marketed on social media platforms and emphasize the positive benefits that it has to mind$-$body connection $2.)$Lasik: Consumer Decision Making Model

Need: Frustration with glasses$/$contacts $+$ media glamorizing freedom from them.

Info Search: Online research $+$ consultations with ophthalmologists.

Weighing Options: Cost$-$benefit analysis $($LASIK vs$.$ glasses$/$contacts $+$ LASIK vs$.$ PRK$)+$ risk tolerance.

Decision Time: Surgeon trust $+$ financial feasibility.

After the Fact: Patient reviews $+$ long$-$term vision outcomes shape future choices.

Overall: More vision correction options exist, but information overload, affordability, and risk perception remain key concerns. Shared decision$-$making is crucial for informed choices.