Alternative Medicine: Types, Uses, and Information: Publications and Documents
Summary
This page is dedicated to alternative medicine material and includes a variety of publications that cover diverse aspects of this field. These publications provide insights into different categories of alternative medicine such as home remedies, holistic health, and traditional Chinese medicine. The content discusses various practices like naturopathy, chiropractic, herbalism, Ayurveda, meditation, yoga, biofeedback, hypnosis, homeopathy, acupuncture, and diet-based therapies. It also addresses the integration of alternative therapies into conventional medical practices when proven safe and effective. The page features articles on specific topics like Kampo (Japan's traditional medicine), Anthroposophic Medicine, and the regulation of Naturopathic Medicine in certain U.S. states. Overall, the publications serve as a resource for understanding the broad spectrum of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices and their application alongside standard medical care.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
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| Japan's Kampo Traditional Medicine Traced to 8th Century Peer-reviewed research traces Japan's Kampo traditional medicine to 8th-century Chinese monk Jianzhen, now integrated in modern healthcare systems. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Anthroposophic Medicine: The Art of Healing Short Film Series Rooted in the relationship series of short films on The Art of Healing gives insight into Anthroposophic Medicine. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Naturopathic Medicine Now a Regulated Healthcare Practice in MA, PA and RI Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island add Naturopathic Medicine as a regulated healthcare practice making approximately 6,000 licensed naturopathic doctors in 23 regulated U.S. states and territories. | ||
| Grandparents Practicing Outdated Health Remedies Can Pose Safety Threat On Grandchildren Research reveals many grandparents raising their grandchildren practice outdated health and parenting myths that could pose serious risks to young children. | ||
| Massachusetts Governor Signs Naturopathic Medicine Bill Massachusetts Gov. signs bill S2335 to license Naturopathic Doctors in Massachusetts. | ||
| Australian Kakadu Plum May Help Treat Alzheimer's Disease The Kakadu Plum, a little plum grown in the Top End of Australia could be the answer to treating Alzheimers disease. | ||
| Effects of Cinnamon on Learning and Brain Plasticity Research shows Cinnamon effect on the brain appears to be due mainly to sodium benzoate, a chemical produced as cinnamon is broken down in the body. | ||
| Breast Cancer: Chemotherapy, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Women with early stage breast cancer for whom chemotherapy was indicated less likely to start chemotherapy than nonusers of complementary and alternative medicine. | ||
| Americans See Alternative Therapies as Safe and Effective Health and Healing in America - Younger generations more readily embrace alternative treatments than their older counterparts. | ||
| Complementary Alternative Medicines: Veterans and Military Personnel Research shows complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has health benefits for US military veterans and active duty personnel. | ||
| Complementary Medicine Used to Treat Autism and Developmental Delay Researchers find complementary and alternative medicine treatments use more common among children with autism than children diagnosed with other types of developmental delay. | ||
| Aquamin Use: Inflammation and Osteoarthritis The use of Aquamin a natural and multi-mineral ingredient seaweed-derived mineral source when used for relief from Osteoarthritis. | ||
| The Calming Benefits of Buddhist Meditation Meditation produces a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. | ||
| Curing Candidiasis with Oil of Oregano Ways you can use oil of oregano for treating candidiasis include applying it topically to the affected skin area or by taking it orally. | ||
| Increased Options for Natural Health Products - Government of Canada With this change in classification these minerals oils and salts used in traditional medicine and in Western natural health product formulations to maintain and improve health will be available without prescription. | ||
| Complimentary Medicine: Types and Explanations Information regarding various types of complementary medicine, which refers to forms of therapy that complement mainstream forms of medical treatments. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Plant Stem Cells Source of Low-cost Cancer Drug A popular cancer drug could be produced cheaply and sustainably using stem cells derived from trees. | ||
| Traditional Health Practices Popular with Seniors Who Choose Not to Have Flu Vaccine Indigenous health practices used by older people to ward off or treat influenza. | ||
| Chromotherapy: Lighting Color Therapy for Health Benefits Information on chromotherapy, including a color chart with explanations, an alternative therapy that uses color to balance energy and promote potential health benefits. | ✓ | |
| No Cardiovascular Benefit Observed for Pine-bark Extract Use of pine bark extract appears safe but did not improve risk factors for heart disease. | ||
| Natural Menopause Cure for Menopause Symptoms Natural menopause cure proven to be beneficial in relieving symptoms of menopause including night sweats hot flashes and fatigue. | ||
| Natural Health Studies Flawed Study points out failures of how vitamins and other natural therapeutics have been tested. | ||
| Immunotherapy: Allergy Treatment Options, Effectiveness, and Safety Comprehensive overview of immunotherapy for allergies, covering effectiveness, risks, and safety for patients, including those with special health needs. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Arthritis Pain Copper Bracelets and Magnetic Wrist Straps Ineffective Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps are ineffective in relieving arthritis pain. | ||
| Complementary and Alternative Medicine Treatments Book More than one-third of Americans use complementary or alternative medicine. | ||
| Colloidal Silver Health Products - Safe or Not? Studies have concluded that colloidal silver may be an effective agent to use in the fight against various types of infections. | ✓ | |
| Balneotherapy: Natural Healing Through Mineral Baths Balneotherapy uses mineral baths to improve circulation, fight infections, and treat skin conditions, providing accessible health benefits rooted in natural therapies. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Thalassotherapy: Medical Benefits of Seawater's Healing Power Explains thalassotherapy, a seawater-based therapy that provides benefits for skin, circulation, and chronic conditions through baths, wraps, and more. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Alternative Medicine Benefits and Uses Alternative medicine is a practice involving herbal medicines self-awareness biofeedback and acupuncture. | ||
| Alternative Medicine and Natural Healing More people than ever are becoming interested in natural medicine and a natural alternative to drugs and surgery for certain health conditions. |
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