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Answers consumers' most commonly asked questions about meditation and healing -- what is meditation, what happens during the practice of meditation, and the benefits of meditation.... Details >
The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture answers some commonly asked questions about acupuncture and medical acupuncturists.... Details >
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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 online document presents general information about acupuncture, summaries of NIH research findings on acupuncture, information for the health consumer, a list of additional information resources,... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
The Chinese therapy of acupuncture has been used for millennia to treat a range of ailments. ... Details >
Directory of national organizations that are involved in the field of medical acupuncture and oriental medicine. Includes addresses -- internet and postal, and phone numbers.... Details >
This document presents a review of recent published literature (1995 to 2003) on the use of acupuncture for the treatment of fibromyalgia.... Details >
This document presents a review of recent published literature (1995 to 2003) on the use of acupuncture for the treatment of osteoarthritis.... Details >
Links to online resources (articles, news & reports), treatment facilities and agencies related to alternative therapy treatment and HIV/AIDS.... Details >
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Alternative medicine generally includes any healing practices that are not part of mainstream medicine. This document expolores practices that are not widely taught in medical schools or frequently us... Details >
This page is a jumpstation for sources of information on unconventional, unorthodox, unproven, or alternative, complementary, innovative, integrative therapies. It provide links to other alternative ... Details >
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Links to news, overviews, clinical trials, research, and organizations related to alternative medicine.... Details >
Published bi-monthly, this journal offers a variety of disciplined inquiry methods, including high-quality scientific research, and encourages the integration of alternative therapies with convention... Details >
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A searchable database of medical acupuncturists in the United States and Canada. From this page, users can also link to other acupuncture related resources.... Details >
Brief overview of antineoplastons, a complementary and alternative therapy for cancer.... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
Ayurveda is a complete and holistic science of healthy balanced living that views each person as an individual, with a unique mind-body constitution and set of life circumstances.... Details >
The objective of this evidence report was to conduct a search of the published literature on the use of Ayurvedic medicine/therapies for the treatment of health conditions and, on the basis of that se... 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 >
Search this web site for a college of Osteopathic Medicine in your state or region. Information include address, phone number and Dean/President.... 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
Information from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center about alternative treatment therapies, including Herbal, Biologic, Organic, Chemical, Pharmacologic, and Special-Regimens. A descri... Details >
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This guide was written by the FTC for the dietary supplement industry and is meant to ensure that advertising for dietary supplements is truthful and not misleading. The Guide -- actually a restatemen... Details >
A dietary supplement is a product (other than tobacco) that is intended to supplement the diet; contains one or more dietary ingredients (including vitamins; minerals; herbs or other botanicals; amino... Details >
Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health
Depending on the supplement, your age, and your health, taking more than the recommended 100% DV (daily value) could be harmful to your health. This document provides a general introduction to dietary... Details >
Follow these links for information online related to alternative treatment options for this select group of diseases and disorders -- HIV/AIDS, asthma, cancer, epilepsy, headache, herpes, insomnia, an... Details >
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This report investigates how dietary or supplemental omega-3 fatty acids affect particular cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes such as myocardial infarction and stroke, and examines evidence of adve... Details >
Energy work is a general term for modalities that are based on the idea that the human body consists of energy fields that can be stimulated through various techniques in order to promote wellness. ... Details >
This web site addresses cultural beliefs, medical and other related issues pertinent to the health care of recent immigrants and refugees fleeing to America from war-torn parts of the world. Topics in... Details >
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Links to information about taking natural products, dietary supplements, medicinal plants or other complementary or alternative medicines.... Details >
Looking for a chiropractor in your area? Patients visiting this site can find instructions about how to use the database to find one.... Details >
This evidence report summarizes clinical studies of garlic in humans. It addresses the effects on cardiovascular-related disease and factors such as lipids, blood pressure, glucose, atherosclerosis, a... Details >
A brief overview of Gerson therapy, a dietary approach that has been used by some to treat cancer and other diseases and that focuses on the role of minerals, enzymes, hormones, and other dietary fact... Details >
Facts about the dietary (nutritional) supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate and their use as treatment options for arthritis. Includes a description of the products, how they are used and kn... Details >
This fact sheet discusses the safety of herbal products marketed as "natural" products, the possible side effects of herbal products and interactions with prescription medicines.... Details >
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 >
This document seeks to clarify chiropractic scope and practice to the general public and members of the chiropractic field.... 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 >
Manual therapy is a general term for modalities that use the hands to diagnose and treat illness and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as to maintain health. ... Details >
This evidence report details a systematic review summarizing clinical studies of milk thistle in humans. The scientific name for milk thistle is Silybum marianum. It is a member of the aster or daisy ... Details >
Mind/body medicine is based on the recognition of the relationship between mind and body, the body's innate healing potential, and the partnership of patient and healer in restoring the body to healt... Details >
The objective of this evidence report was to search the literature on the use of mind-body therapies for the treatment of health conditions and, on the basis of this search, to choose either a conditi... Details >
This web site links users to a searchable database of naturopathic physicians, naturopathic physicians member homepages and websites, naturopathic physicians career and research announcements and a li... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
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
Browse this web site for CAM Research Centers supported by the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Research specialty, contact informat... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
In response to the increased use of medicinal herbs by the U.S. population, the NIEHS/National Toxicology Program (NTP) has recently received an increased number of nominations of herbal preparations ... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
A description of the role of doctors of osteopathic medicine -- osteopathic physicians "concentrate on treating you as a whole".... Details >
Use this directory of state and regional osteopathic associations to locate a doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) near you. Some of the associations listed have Web sites that provide an online D.O... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
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 mini-fact sheet provides advice on how to enjoy gardening without causing injury to your back. Contains a set of "garden fitness stretches" you can do to alleviate muscle pain after a day spent i... Details >
Answers to 10 questions about Cancell/Entelev, a complementary and alternative therapy for cancer and other diseases.... Details >
Answers to frequently asked questions about laetrile/amydalin as a complementary and alternative therapy for cancer and other diseases.... Details >
This site answers questions about the Gonzalez Reginen, which is a cancer treatment that includes taking pancreatic enzymes and other dietary supplements, eating a special diet, and having coffee enem... Details >
This Research Report provides an overview of the use of magnets for pain, summarizes current scientific knowledge about their effectiveness for this purpose, and suggests additional sources of informa... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
The objective of this report was to conduct a search of the published literature on the use of S-adenosyl- L-methionine (SAMe) for the treatment of osteoarthritis, depression, and liver disease; and, ... Details >
CAM is a subset of a larger medical literature database (PubMed) that provides free access to CAM sources of information -- over 220,000 journal citations directly related to complementary and alterna... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
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
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has developed this fact sheet on the use of St. John's wort for depression. It is one of a series of fact sheets intended to help... 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
This article provides information about tai chi, an ancient Chinese practice designed to exercise body, mind and spirit. In China, where tai chi has been practiced for some 600 years, tai chi is not j... Details >
Users must register for this free website for chiropractic professionals which links to sections on politics, starting and maintaining a practice, research, related links, classified ads, related curr... Details >
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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
Tibetan medicine is primarily an oral and textual tradition, with knowledge and practice transmitted from teacher to pupil. ... Details >
The First International Congress on Tibetan Medicine provided the impetus for this community information network to keep scholars, researchers, practitioners, patients, and enthusiasts of Tibetan Medi... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
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
Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners are trained to view the body, mind, and spirit as one system, as opposed to Western medicine practitioners, who are taught to regard each of these elements a... Details >
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
A description of this training technique in which people are taught to improve their health and performance by using signals from their own bodies. Also provided is a link to information on specific h... Details >
An online description of osteopathic medicine and its role in America's health care system. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.s) are physicians fully trained to diagnose illness, prescribe drugs an... Details >
A list and discussion of conditions that, through clinical research and application, are proven to respond to biofeedback therapy -- a training technique in which people are taught to improve their he... Details >
The White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy (WHCCAMP) was established to address issues related to access and delivery of CAM, priorities for research, and the need for... Details >
White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy
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