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There are many terms used to describe approaches to health care that are outside the realm of conventional medicine as practiced in the United States. This fact sheet explains how the National Center ... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
A clinical trial is a research study in which a treatment or therapy is tested in people to see whether it is safe and effective. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
This fact sheet presents general information about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and an overview of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine's (NCCAM) efforts to a... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
This document presents a review of recent published literature (1995 to 2003) on the use of acupuncture for the treatment of osteoarthritis.... Details >
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This web site presents topics to consider before selecting an alternative therapy or alternative treatment practitioner and includes links to additional sources. Topics covered include the safety and ... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
Browse this online resource index for alternatives to accepted medical standards of care. You may chose to access information by either type of alternative healing practice or health/disease topic.... Details >
This fact sheet includes issues to consider and resources for more information when making decisions about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use and children. ... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
This page links to National Cancer Institute fact sheets about cancer prevention. The fact sheets are frequently updated and revised based on the latest cancer research.... Details >
Healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies used in addition to, or instead of, traditional treatments. These summaries generally include an overview, reviews of preclinical and human/clinical stu... Details >
An overview of the uses of cartilage products in the United States. The summary includes a brief history of cartilage research, results of clinical trials, and possible side effects of cartilage use.... Details >
An overview of the use of coenzyme Q10 in cancer therapy. The summary includes a history of coenzyme Q10 research, a review of laboratory studies, and data from investigations involving humans. Includ... Details >
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Answers your questions online about the use of alternative medicine as a treatment option for cancer. Includes a list of referrals for additional information.... Details >
According to a new nationwide government survey, 36 percent of U.S. adults aged 18 years and over use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Link to the press release or the full r... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
Search for an NCCAOM diplomate in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, or Asian bodywork therapy.... Details >
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Herbs at a Glance is a series of fact sheets that provides basic information about specific herbs or botanicals--common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. ... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
The summary includes a brief history of hydrazine sulfate research, results of clinical trials, and possible side effects of hydrazine sulfate use. Hydrazine sulfate is a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhib... Details >
An overview of the use of laetrile as an anticancer treatment. The summary includes a history of laetrile research, a review of laboratory studies, the results of clinical trials, and possible side ef... Details >
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In this page focuses on healh information such us different health topics, resources and information on Alternative and Complementary Medicines. ... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
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Consumers of health care, including complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), often have questions about the financial aspects of obtaining treatment. This fact sheet addresses a number of frequen... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
This page links to information about complementary and alternative forms of treatment for cancer patients. The treatments described in these summaries are generally not disease specific.... Details >
Selecting a health care practitioner--of conventional or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)--is an important decision and can be key to ensuring that you are receiving the best health care. ... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
Results of the first placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical trial of the compound coenzyme Q10 suggest that it can slow disease progression in patients with early-stage Parkinson's disease (PD). ... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
The Tai Chi and Consumer Health Information Center is hosted by American Tai Chi Association (ATCA), a national non-profit organization that serves Tai Chi professionals in the United States. The miss... Details >
In CAM, complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine, and alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. ... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
This page provides information on how to understand the definition of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.... Details >
Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Cancer Institute
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Did you know that almost two-thirds of people aged 50 and older are using some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)? According to a recent survey less than one-third of those people ta... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
There is limited scientific evidence on the effectiveness of dietary supplements as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for type 2 diabetes. The six dietary supplements reviewed in this repor... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
Yoga is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with origins in ancient Indian philosophy. This Backgrounder provides a general overview of yoga and suggests sources for m... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health