CortiSlim: Do cortisol blockers increase weight loss?
Makers of cortisol blockers want you to believe that stress makes you fat. There is no reliable evidence that so-called cortisol blockers such as CortiSlim, CortiStress and Cortistat-PS will lead to weight loss. Until recently, the manufacturers ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
AMFI - Choosing a Practitioner Resource Guide
Please note that the Alternative Medicine Foundation cannot provide referrals or recommendations. We can only point you to practitioner listings. The following online guides provide helpful advice on selecting a holistic practitioner. The guide, ... [... more]
amfoundation.org |
Manipulation and touch
Back pain: Will chiropractic treatment help? Massage: A relaxing method to relieve stress and pain [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
Lifestyle Changes May Affect Cell-Level Processes ...
Disease risk, progression, and premature mortality have been linked to telomeres, which are protective DNA-protein complexes that keep cells genetically stable. Disease risk, progression, and premature mortality-in many types of cancer and in ... [... more]
Complementary Medicine |
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]
Complementary Medicine |
Bioterrorism and CAM: What the Public Needs To Know
Consumers should not place their faith in CAM to provide adequate protection against diseases used in bioterrorism. What are NCCAM's recommendations regarding CAM and bioterrorism? Why is CAM not appropriate for diseases such as anthrax or ... [... more]
Complementary Medicine |
CAM Use and Children
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicineMedicine as practiced by holders of M.D. (medical ... [... more]
Complementary Medicine |
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]
Complementary Medicine |
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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Find Nationally Certified Practitioners
About NCCAOM Commissioners Contact Us Disciplinary Actions/Code of Ethics Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Links Public Comment Staff Applicants ADA Accommodations Certifications Education Outside the United States Eligibility Requirements Fees ... [... more]
nccaom.org |
Prejuicio (bias, en inglés)
Definitions of terms used in research in complementary and conventional medicine, and descriptions of major areas of complementary and integrative medicine. Categorías principales del NCCAM para medicina complementaria y alternativa (para los ... [... more]
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