CAM use among older Americans
In October 2010 the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)...
Review: CAM for arthritis
Prof. Ernst and colleague evaluated the evidence on CAM treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Probiotics improve a person’s health
This Cochrane Review assessed the effectiveness and safety of probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory infections (URTIs).
Comparing 2 massage techniques to treat chronic back pain
Researchers in the US compared 2 types of massage and usual care.
Acupuncture to treat hiccups in cancer patients
Researchers at the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, Maryland tell us...
Echinacea to treat the common cold?
In a study sponsored by the NCCAM, researchers from the US and Australia looked for potential benefits.
NCCAM-sponsored study of tai chi to treat fibromyalgia
Researchers at Tufts Medical Center, in Boston reported their findings in that bastion of allopathic medicine, The New England Journal...
NCCAM reviews reiki and ayurvedic
 The National Center for Contemporary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has updated their introductory reviews. Here’s what’s important.
Placebo as CAM in mainstream medicine
 Despite what we hear about the importance of evidence-based medicine, about half of the doctors in this survey say they...
Thinking of taking valerian to help you sleep?
Before you do, consider these quotes.
Acupuncture is effective for back pain, but…
It’s just that the selection of acupoints and penetration of the needles appeared to be unimportant, according to the SPINE...
Future directions for acupuncture research
There’s an online newsletter, CAM at the NIH, posted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) that...
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Cost-effective naturopathic care for low back pain
In this study by researchers in Canada and the US, combining several treatments under the umbrella of naturopathic care was...
A. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMSB. MANIPULATIVE METHODSC. MIND-BODY THERAPIESD. ENERGY THERAPIESEchinaceaF. BIOLOGICALSFlaxseedG. BOTANICALSGlucosamine/ ChondroitinNCCAMOmega-3 Fatty Acids
CAM use in the US
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) reports that approximately 38% of adults and 12% of children use...
Challenges in CAM research today
 Here are the thoughts of Dr. Margery Gass (photo), who is Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University...
Cranial manipulation and echinacea for middle ear infection
 Among the more common complementary therapies used in young children with recurrent otitis media are Echinacea purpurea and cranial osteopathic...
Complementary and integrative medicine at Johns Hopkins
 The Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center opened Sept. 2nd in Baltimore, Maryland.
Review of black cohosh for menopause
Prof. Ernst has reviewed black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) to treat menopausal symptoms.
Time to Talk
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has launched an educational campaign to encourage the discussion of CAM...
Aromatherapy: Feel good or make well?
Here’s a hint. The most comprehensive study of aromatherapy failed to show improvement in immune status, wound healing, or pain...