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Using Dietary Supplements Wisely
Complementary Medicine — Dietary Supplements Research at the National Institutes of Health Many people take dietary supplements in an effort to be well and stay healthy. With so many dietary supplements available and so many claims made about their health benefits, how ...More…
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Major Clinical Trial Results
Complementary Medicine — Research results from specific NCCAM-sponsored Clinical Trials. The largest clinical trial to evaluate the effect of the dietary supplement, A primary and ancillary study on glucosamine and/or chondroitin for the treatment of pain and structural ...More…
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An Introduction to Probiotics
Complementary Medicine — Keywords: microorganisms, bacteria, yogurt, bladder cancer, eczema, urinary tract infections Probiotics are live microorganisms (in most cases, bacteria) that are similar to beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. They are also called ...More…
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An Introduction to Naturopathy
Complementary Medicine — This Backgrounder provides a brief description of naturopathy and its key principles, practitioners, treatments, and side effects and risks, as well as resources for more information. Keywords: naturopathic medicine, whole medical system, ...More…
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La Food and Drug Administration, FDA
National Cancer Institute — La medicina complementaria y alternativa (CAM) es un grupo de sistemas diversos de cuidados médicos y de salud, de prácticas y productos que no se consideran por ahora que forman parte de la medicina convencional. Aunque hay alguna evidencia ...More…
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Chiropractic: An Introduction
Complementary Medicine — Chiropractic is a health care approach that focuses on the relationship between the body's structure-mainly the spine-and its functioning. Although practitioners may use a variety of treatment approaches, they primarily perform adjustments to the ...More…
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Massage Therapy as CAM
Complementary Medicine — 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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Ayurvedic Medicine [NCCAM Health Information]
Complementary 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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Tai Chi: An Introduction
Complementary Medicine — Tai chi, which originated in China as a martial art, is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine. Tai chi, which originated in China as a martial art, is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). ...More…
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Appendix I.
Complementary Medicine — 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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Meditation
Complementary Medicine — Navigation page to resources on meditation for health purposes. Today, many people use meditation outside of its traditional religious or cultural settings as a form of mind-body medicine. Many claims have been made about its value in promoting ...More…
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Chelation Therapy
Complementary Medicine — A national clinical study is testing the safety and effectiveness of chelation therapy for treating heart disease. Chelation therapy adds EDTA (man-made amino acid) to the blood. If you answered 'yes' to these questions, you may be eligible to ...More…