Complementary and Alternative Medicine Course Offered to Public

When: Monday evenings from April 21 to June 2 at 6 p.m.
Where: Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC
Institute: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

The Smithsonian and NCCAM are co-sponsoring a six-week course for the public on "Complementary and Alternative Medicine, from Acupuncture to Yoga." The course will feature scientists and researchers who are directly involved in evaluating various complementary and alternative medicine practices, including NCCAM's Director, Stephen E. Straus, M.D. Speakers will present important information on topics such as herbals and other dietary supplements; mind-body medicine; manipulative and body-based therapies such as chiropractic; and traditional Chinese medicine such as acupuncture; and alternative medicine approaches that relate to aging. In particular, speakers will discuss which therapies have proven effective, which have not, and the future of complementary and alternative medicine.

Next steps:
This course is part of the Campus on the Mall continuing education program. To register or to obtain additional information, visit www.residentassociates.org/com/yoga.asp, call (202) 357-3030, or send an e-mail to rap@tsa.si.edu. Ticket prices are $123 for general admission, $78 for Resident Associate Members, and $70 for Senior Associate Members.

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