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CAM Guide
Important decisions about your health should not be left to chance. The American government is on board with the public’s interest in safety and effectiveness of CAM therapies.
So whether you’re choosing a CAM practitioner, wanting to know what federal research priorities are, or wondering how you can do your own CAM research, these articles identify ways to locate information about CAM topics.
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Review this information from The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) on how to select a CAM practitioner.
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Doing your homework on CAM therapies can be a bit harder than looking for information on conventional medicine. Many of these therapies – while very popular – have not yet been scientifically proven. Here’s how to do it.
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes a wide variety of treatments and therapies that aren't standard practice in conventional Western medicine – including the use of vitamins, herbs, acupuncture, homeopathy, yoga, massage, and more.
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The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) – an arm of the National Institutes of Health – funds research into CAM topics. These are its current priorities.
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Some CAM therapies are not as effective as some conventional medicines. Some are more effective. How can you sort it out?
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Once you've identified several possible choices for a practitioner in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), you can ask questions to find the CAM practitioner who is best for you.
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Featured Links
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Audio: Podcasts
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What is CAM?
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes a variety of treatments and therapies - including vitamins, herbs, acupuncture, homeopathy, yoga, massage, and more.
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8 Keys to Good Health
Dr. Sam's philosophy on maintaining health and preventing illness.
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Glossary
Review the meaning of CAM related terms.
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