What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?
An introduction to health practices that are not considered part of conventional medicine. Complementary and alternative medicine is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered ... [... more]
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Reiki: An Introduction
This Backgrounder provides a general overview of Reiki and suggests some resources for more information about this practice. Reiki is a healing practice that originated in Japan. Reiki practitioners place their hands lightly on or just above the ... [... more]
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Tai Chi for Health Purposes
This Backgrounder provides a general overview of tai chi and suggests some sources for more information. Keywords: martial art, breathing, moving meditation, vital energy field, qi, Chinese philosophy, mind-body medicine Tai chi (pronounced "tie ... [... more]
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Ayurvedic Medicine
Navigation page to resources on alternative treatments for Ayurvedic Medicine. Ayurvedic Interventions and Diabetes (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) Use Caution with Ayurvedic Products (Food and Drug Administration) Ayurvedic ... [... more]
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Take Charge of Your Health
Official website of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). NCCAM explores complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science, trains researchers, and provides authoritative ... [... more]
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Issues to Consider
Decisions about your health care are important-including decisions about whether or not to use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). These fact sheets can help you think about the issues to consider and questions to ask. Tips for Talking ... [... more]
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Massage Therapy as CAM
This Backgrounder will provide an introduction to massage therapy used as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), as well as resources for more information. Keywords: Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point massage, pressure ... [... more]
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Prayer and Spirituality in Health:
People have used prayer and other spiritual practices for their own and others' health concerns for thousands of years. Scientific investigation of these practices has begun quite recently, however, to better understand whether they work; if so, ... [... more]
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Paying for CAM Treatment
This fact sheet answers some frequently asked questions about paying for CAM treatment. If you are using (or thinking about using) complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)A group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and ... [... more]
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What is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?
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 Giving your health care providers a full picture of what you do to manage your health ... [... more]
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Appendix I.
This fact sheet answers some frequently asked questions on homeopathy and reviews scientific research on its use and effectiveness. How does the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulate homeopathic remedies? Have any side effects or ... [... more]
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Thinking About CAM Therapies for Young People
Can complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) be helpful to children? Are CAM therapies safe? This article presents some general points to consider in addressing these questions. Many people also use other terms in addition to or instead of ... [... more]
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