Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Overviews

• About Complementary / Integrative MedicineAbout Complementary / Integrative Medicine http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/resources-for-professionals/clinical-tools-and-resources/cimer/about-complementary-integrative-medicine/index.html(University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center)
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine: What Is It?Complementary and Alternative Medicine: What Is It? http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/alternative-medicine/PN00001/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

Latest News

• Tai Chi May Help Ease FibromyalgiaTai Chi May Help Ease Fibromyalgiahttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_102338.html(08/18/2010, HealthDay)
• Can Hands-On Prayer Help Heal?Can Hands-On Prayer Help Heal?http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_101886.html(08/05/2010, HealthDay)
• Taking to the Stage to Battle Mental IllnessTaking to the Stage to Battle Mental Illnesshttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_101375.html(07/22/2010, HealthDay)
• Yoga's Cancer Benefit?Yoga's Cancer Benefit? http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/yoga_cancer_062510.html(06/25/2010, HealthDay)
• More News on Complementary and Alternative MedicineComplementary and Alternative Medicinehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alphanews_c.html#complementaryandalternativemedicine

Specific Conditions

• About YogaAbout Yoga http://nccam.nih.gov/health/yoga/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Art and Science of Natural ProductsArt and Science of Natural Products http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2010_may/naturalproduct.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Ayurvedic MedicineAyurvedic Medicine http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ayurveda/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• BiofeedbackBiofeedback http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/biofeedback/MY01072/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Don't Get Burned: Stay Away from Ear CandlesDon't Get Burned: Stay Away from Ear Candles http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm200277.htm(Food and Drug Administration)
• Frequently Asked Questions about Music TherapyFrequently Asked Questions about Music Therapy http://www.musictherapy.org/faqs.html(American Music Therapy Association)
• Homeopathy: An IntroductionHomeopathy: An Introduction http://nccam.nih.gov/health/homeopathy/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• How Can Spirituality Affect Your Family's Health?How Can Spirituality Affect Your Family's Health? http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/spirituality.html(Nemours Foundation)
• HypnosisHypnosis http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypnosis/MY01020/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Introduction to NaturopathyIntroduction to Naturopathy http://nccam.nih.gov/health/naturopathy/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Magnets for PainMagnets for Pain http://nccam.nih.gov/health/magnet/magnetsforpain.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Massage Therapy: An IntroductionMassage Therapy: An Introduction http://nccam.nih.gov/health/massage/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Meditation: An IntroductionMeditation: An Introduction http://nccam.nih.gov/health/meditation/overview.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• MedlinePlus: Herbs and SupplementsMedlinePlus: Herbs and Supplements http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/herb_All.html(Natural Standard)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/druginfo/herb_All.html
• Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) Benefits Go Beyond Back PainOsteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) Benefits Go Beyond Back Pain http://www.osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=you_omtbenefit(American Osteopathic Association)
• Reiki: An IntroductionReiki: An Introduction http://nccam.nih.gov/health/reiki/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Tai Chi: An IntroductionTai Chi: An Introduction http://nccam.nih.gov/health/taichi/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Urinary Tract Conditions: Examining the Evidence on Cranberry and Saw PalmettoUrinary Tract Conditions: Examining the Evidence on Cranberry and Saw Palmetto http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2009_november/urinarytractcond.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Whole Medical Systems: An OverviewWhole Medical Systems: An Overview http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam/wholemedical/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Related Issues

• Alternative Medicine: Evaluate Claims of Treatment SuccessAlternative Medicine: Evaluate Claims of Treatment Success http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alternative-medicine/SA00078/METHOD=print(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Credentialing CAM Providers: Understanding CAM Education, Training, Regulation, and LicensingCredentialing CAM Providers: Understanding CAM Education, Training, Regulation, and Licensing http://nccam.nih.gov/health/decisions/credentialing.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Selecting a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) PractitionerSelecting a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Practitioner http://nccam.nih.gov/health/decisions/practitioner.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://nccam.nih.gov/health/espanol/seleccionarundoctor/
• Tell Your Health Care Provider about Your Use of Complementary and Alternative MedicineTell Your Health Care Provider about Your Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine http://nccam.nih.gov/timetotalk/forpatients.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://nccam.nih.gov/health/espanol/consejos/
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Pictures & Photographs

• NCCAM Image GalleryNCCAM Image Gallery http://nccam.nih.gov/news/multimedia/gallery/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Tutorials

• Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) http://nihseniorhealth.gov/cam/toc.html(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Massage TherapyMassage Therapy http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/massagetherapy/htm/index.htm(Patient Education Institute)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/massagetherapyspanish/htm/index.htm
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Videos

• MeditationMeditation http://nihseniorhealth.gov/cam/faq/video/cam3_na.html(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Qi GongQi Gong http://nihseniorhealth.gov/cam/faq/video/cam4_na.html(Alternative Medicine Foundation)
• Yoga and Older AdultsYoga and Older Adults http://nihseniorhealth.gov/cam/faq/video/cam5_na.html(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Financial Issues

• Paying for CAM TreatmentPaying for CAM Treatment http://nccam.nih.gov/health/financial/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://nccam.nih.gov/health/espanol/pago/
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Clinical Trials

• Clinical Trials and Complementary and Alternative MedicineClinical Trials and Complementary and Alternative Medicine http://nccam.nih.gov/research/clinicaltrials/factsheet/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Complementary TherapiesClinicalTrials.gov: Complementary Therapies http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/term=complementary+and+alternative+medicine(National Institutes of Health)
• ClinicalTrials.gov: HomeopathyClinicalTrials.gov: Homeopathy http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/intervention=homeopathy(National Institutes of Health)
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Research

• About CAM on PubMedAbout CAM on PubMed http://nccam.nih.gov/research/camonpubmed/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Acupuncture and Pain: Applying Modern Science to an Ancient PracticeAcupuncture and Pain: Applying Modern Science to an Ancient Practice http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2010_february/acu1.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Ginkgo Biloba Does Not Slow Cognitive Decline in Large Study of Older AdultsGinkgo Biloba Does Not Slow Cognitive Decline in Large Study of Older Adults http://nccam.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/20091229.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Ginkgo Ineffective against High Blood Pressure in Large Study of Older AdultsGinkgo Ineffective against High Blood Pressure in Large Study of Older Adults http://nccam.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/031810.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Long-Term Yoga Practice May Decrease Women's StressLong-Term Yoga Practice May Decrease Women's Stress http://nccam.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/051510.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Mind-Body Practices in Complementary and Alternative MedicineMind-Body Practices in Complementary and Alternative Medicine http://www.nih.gov/about/researchresultsforthepublic/mind-body.pdf(National Institutes of Health) - PDF
• Tai Chi May Benefit Older Adults with Knee OsteoarthritisTai Chi May Benefit Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis http://nccam.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/011510.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Journal Articles

References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

• Article: Cognitive behavioral therapy vs relaxation with educational support for medication-treated...Article: Cognitive behavioral therapy vs relaxation with educational support for medication-treated... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20736471?tool=MedlinePlus
• Article: Patient care. Paging Dr. Picasso. Article: Patient care. Paging Dr. Picasso. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20698341?tool=MedlinePlus
• Article: A need for play specialists in Japanese children's wards. Article: A need for play specialists in Japanese children's wards. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20695310?tool=MedlinePlus
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- see more articlesComplementary and Alternative Medicine -- see more articles http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=(complementary+therapies[majr]+NOT+acupuncture+therapy[mh]+NOT+manipulation,chiropractic[mh]+NOT+phytotherapy[mh])+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+(guideline[pt]+OR+clinical+trial[pt]+OR+jsubsetk[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+patient+education+handout[pt])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt]+OR+case+reports[pt])+AND+%22last+1+Year%22[edat]&tool=MedlinePlus
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Dictionaries/Glossaries

• Index of Alternative Therapies and ModalitiesIndex of Alternative Therapies and Modalities http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8513/34968.html(InteliHealth, Harvard Medical School)
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Directories

• NCCAOM: Find Nationally Certified PractitionersNCCAOM: Find Nationally Certified Practitioners http://www.nccaom.org/find/index.html(National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
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Organizations

• American Music Therapy AssociationAmerican Music Therapy Association http://www.musictherapy.org/
• National Center for Complementary and Alternative MedicineNational Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine http://nccam.nih.gov/
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Newsletters/Print Publications

• Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Focus on Research and Care (February 2010)Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Focus on Research and Care (February 2010) http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2010_february/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Focus on Research and Care (May 2010)Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Focus on Research and Care (May 2010) http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2010_may/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Focus on Research and Care (November 2009)Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Focus on Research and Care (November 2009) http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2009_november/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Law and Policy

• Credentials for the Massage Therapy ProfessionCredentials for the Massage Therapy Profession http://www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/credential.html(American Massage Therapy Association)
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Statistics

• Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the United StatesUse of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the United States http://nccam.nih.gov/news/camstats/2007/camsurvey_fs1.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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MedlinePlus Magazine

• A Note on Complementary MedicinesA Note on Complementary Medicines http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/winter07/articles/winter07pg17b.html
• Complementary and Alternative Approaches to HealthComplementary and Alternative Approaches to Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/winter08/articles/winter08pg7.html
• Expanding Horizons of Health CaresExpanding Horizons of Health Cares http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/winter09/articles/winter09pg16-17a.html
• Quiz on Complementary and Alternative MedicineQuiz on Complementary and Alternative Medicine http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/winter09/articles/winter09pg21.html
• Time to Talk about CAMTime to Talk about CAM http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/winter09/articles/winter09pg20.html
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Children

• Alternative Medicine and Your ChildAlternative Medicine and Your Child http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/sick/alternative_medicine.html(Nemours Foundation)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/general/alternative_medicine_esp.html
• CAM Use and ChildrenCAM Use and Children http://nccam.nih.gov/health/children/(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Teenagers

• Complementary and Alternative MedicineComplementary and Alternative Medicine http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/medical_care/alternative_medicine.html(Nemours Foundation)
• Also available in SpanishSpanish http://kidshealth.org/teen/en_espanol/seguridad/alternative_medicine_esp.html
• YogaYoga http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/exercise/yoga.html(Nemours Foundation)
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Women

• CAM and Women's HealthCAM and Women's Health http://nccam.nih.gov/health/womenshealth.htm(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Seniors

• Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) http://nihseniorhealth.gov/cam/toc.html(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Complementary and Alternative MedicinesComplementary and Alternative Medicines http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=7(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
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