Reviewers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland assessed the quality of scientific articles on traditional Indian medicine for HIV/AIDS treatment and care. (more…)

 Researchers from Germany attempted to evaluate health benefits during long-term homeopathic treatment. (more…)

A negative review of homeopathy published in 2005 reverberates still in blogs, journals, and press releases.

A reader comments, and I wax philosophical. But let’s start with summary of the issues. (more…)

 One-third of these patients use CAM.

Are they dissatisfied with mainstream treatments? (more…)

 This study was part of a nationwide assessment of complementary medicine in Switzerland.

The main objective of this report was to rate patient satisfaction and perception of side effects in homeopathic compared to conventional primary care. (more…)

A series of focus group discussions across Canada help define today’s consumers of herbals, vitamins, and homeopathic medicines.

Here’s a summary of consumer views of natural health products (NHP) and the role of the pharmacist. I think there are insights for other healthcare professionals too. (more…)

Geoff Woodin, a homeopathic physicians from the UK, has an us-vs-them view of homeopathy and allopathic medicine.

It’s not surprising given the onslaught of criticism targeting his field in the UK. However, his perspective of allopathic medicine is inaccurate, I believe. (more…)

Traumeel is a homeopathic anti-inflammatory and analgesic preparation containing 12 botanicals and 2 minerals.

Doctors in Germany compared it to conventional treatment for sprains, strains, and bruises. (more…)

Panda Bear is a blog maintained by an emergency department resident physician. His views on CAM make Dr. Wallace Sampson seem like a believer.

Caution: You are about to enter a stomach-wrenching zone. (more…)

Here’s the latest on the controversy over homeopathy in the UK. (more…)