- Yoga originated in:
- China
- Thailand
- India
- Russia
- Research has shown that acupuncture may provide pain relief for people with:
- Migraines
- Broken bones
- Digestion problems
- Osteoarthritis
- Research indicates that spinal manipulation can provide mild-to-moderate relief for low back pain.
- True
- False
- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes:
- Meditation
- Chiropractic
- Use of natural products, such as herbs
- All of the above
- According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, meditation is the CAM therapy most commonly used by U.S. adults.
- True
- False
- NCCAM's Time to Talk campaign encourages:
- Discussion between patients and health care providers about the use of complementary and alternative medicine.
- Use of key words to express your emotions and relieve stress
- Trying a new technique that increases verbal skills in children
- Spending quality time with your family and friends
Source: NCCAM
Answer key: 1-C; 2-D; 3-True; 4-D; 5-False: Natural products are the most commonly used CAM therapy by U.S. adults at 17.7%; 6-A
CAM Resources from NIH
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
www.nccam.nih.gov or 1-888-644-6226
Research-based information on CAM treatments.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
www.ods.od.nih.gov/
Health_Information/
Health_Information.aspx
Health information on dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals.
National Cancer Institute Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine
www.cancer.gov/cam/
health_patients.html
Information on CAM specifically for cancer patients.
MedlinePlus.gov
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
druginfo/herb_All.html
Find a list of herbs and supplements
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
complementaryandalternative
medicine.html
Information on CAM
Herbs
Herbs at a Glance: a Quick Guide to Herbal Supplements is an easy-to-read booklet with profiles on more than 40 herbs—basic scientific information, some potential side effects, and additional sources of information. For more about herbs or to order Herbs at a Glance, go to www.nccam.nih.gov/health/
herbsataglance.htm or call NCCAM's Clearinghouse at 1-888-644-6226.