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	Complementary and Alternative Medicine
		The term "alternative medicine" is used to describe healing treatments that are not part of conventional medical training — like acupuncture, massage therapy, or herbal medicine.
		The field of complementary and alternative medicine is known as CAM for short.
		Complementary and alternative medicine is based on the belief that a medical care provider has to treat the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.
	kidshealth.org /teen/your_body/medical_care/alternative_medicine.html (1235 words)

	Alternative medicine
		Integrative medicine, as defined by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, combines conventional medical treatments and alternative treatments for which there is some peer-reviewed evidence of their safety and efficacy.
		Many forms of alternative medicine are rejected by conventional medicine because the efficacy of the treatments has not been shown through double-blind randomized controlled trials.
		Criticisms directed at specific branches of alternative medicine range from the fairly minor (conventional treament is believed to be more effective in a particular area) to potential violations of the laws of physics (for example, in homeopathy).
	www.knowledgefun.com /book/a/al/alternative_medicine.html (2340 words)

	Alternative Medicine
		To many lay people, herbal therapy and numerous other types of so-called alternative medicine are considered first-line treatment for many common disorders--from arthritis to depression--despite almost no clinical data supporting their efficacy.
		The purpose of this office is to evaluate alternative medicine therapies and determine their efficacy, a rather difficult task in an area with few clinical trials, no controlled studies, and different definitions of etiology and cure.
		The page listing conditions that acupuncture treats has a surprisingly extensive list of disorders, including upper respiratory tract infections, toothache and other disorders of the mouth, gastrointestinal syndromes, eye diseases, and many neurologic and musculoskeletal disorders.
	www.fhma.com /alternative_med.htm (1996 words)

	ipedia.com: Alternative medicine Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Practices termed as "alternative medicine" have caused deaths indirectly when patients have used alternatives in attempts to treat such conditions as appendicitis and failed.
		Alternative medicine may provide health benefits through patient empowerment, by offering more choices to the public, including treatments that are simply not available in conventional medicine.
		Any positive effects that such alternative medicine treatments offer, even if they are only based on placebo effects, still provide benefits to overall patient health that traditional medicine might not have provided.
	www.ipedia.com /alternative_medicine.html (2392 words)

	Alternative Medicine Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
		Alternative medicine is distinct from complementary medicine which is meant to accompany, not to replace, standard medical practices.
		Alternative medical practices are generally not recognized by the medical community as standard or conventional medical approaches.
		Qi gong: ("chee-GUNG") A component of traditional Chinese medicine that combines movement, meditation, and regulation of breathing to enhance the flow of qi (an ancient term given to what is believed to be vital energy) in the body, improve blood circulation, and enhance immune function.
	www.medicinenet.com /alternative_medicine/glossary.htm (1962 words)

	Alternative Medicine
		The list of what is considered to be CAM changes continually, as those therapies that are proven to be safe and effective become adopted into conventional health care and as new approaches to health care emerge.
		Alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine.
		In homeopathic medicine, there is a belief that "like cures like" meaning that small, highly diluted quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms, when the same substances given at higher or more concentrated doses would actually cause those symptoms.
	www.menstuff.org /issues/byissue/alternativemedicine.html (9405 words)

	Viable Herbal Solutions - Alternative Medicine in the Spotlight (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The researchers observed that the number of alternative practitioners and their acceptance by the public already make the field "a force to be reckoned with" and that medical planners had better start accommodating this "shift in clinical focus" in all their forecasts.
		When alternative therapies are allowed to compete openly and fairly in the health-care marketplace, their ability to satisfy public demand and provide huge cost savings alone will establish them as the predominant approach to medicine.
		Because many alternative medicine practitioners (particularly acupuncturists) have had training in conventional Western medicine, they are aware of situations when conventional care is indicated and often refer patients to mainstream physicians.
	www.alternative-medicines.com /amspot.htm (7486 words)

	What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?
		Alternative medical systems are built upon complete systems of theory and practice.
		Mind-body medicine uses a variety of techniques designed to enhance the mind's capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms.
		Conventional medicine is medicine as practiced by holders of M.D. (medical doctor) or D.O. (doctor of osteopathy) degrees and by their allied health professionals, such as physical therapists, psychologists, and registered nurses.
	altmed.nccam.nih.gov /health/whatiscam (1742 words)

	Alternative therapies in health and medicine — Definitions
		In this regard osteopathy may be considered to be a “holistic” form of medicine, yet strictly speaking it is not an “alternative modality.” Osteopaths serve medical residencies, hold unrestricted licenses to prescribe drugs, and frequently perform surgery.
		Energy medicine is frequently used in combination with diet therapy and herbal or homeopathic remedies to bring a person back into emotional and physical alignment.
		Meditation — a pillar of Ayurvedic medicine — is used to quiet the mind, often in tandem with physical exercise (yoga or other).
	www.womentowomen.com /womenshealth/alternativemedicine.asp (2404 words)

	Amazon.com: Alternative Medicine: Books: Donal O'Mathuna,Walt Larimore M.D. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Modern medicine does not understand things like balancing the chakras or equalizing the yin-yang in a person, which is much different than the pathology-based theories that modern doctors operate on.
		Their clearly stated purposes are: to point out benefits of alternative medicine; to explain the potential risks of alternative medicine; to anticipate the reader's questions; provide objective answers.
		Alternative medicines and therapies are used by up to 40 percent of patients.
	www.amazon.com /Alternative-Medicine-Donal-OMathuna/dp/0310235847 (2474 words)

	Alternative Medicine & Alternative Practices
		If medicine does not provide all the answers to these unbalances, at least the subject has a range of complementary therapeutic techniques at his or her disposal to relieve and even cure symptoms.
		For each of these four bodies there is an adapted therapy: conventional medicine for the first, psychiatry and its related disciplines for the mental and emotional, and finally, religion, occult sciences or turning to a guru or spiritual leader in order to take care of the spiritual body.
		As well, when Naturopathy succeeds where medicine has failed (generally in chronic states or functional disorders), it should not be concluded that the health practitioner is better than the doctor: the patient has become stronger than his or her illness.
	www.alternativemedicinecollege.com /college/alternative_medicine.html (1772 words)

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		Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies: University of Virginia Health Sciences Center School of Nursing; NIH-funded to study the effectiveness of various CAM therapies with special emphasis on treatment of acute and chronic pain.
		Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program at Stanford: CAMPS is researching the topic of successful aging.
		Oregon College of Oriental Medicine: Accredited college of Chinese medicine in Portland, Oregon, and at the forefront of education and training.
	www.clickabove.com /alternative.htm (2217 words)

	Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		NCCAM is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science, training CAM researchers, and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals.
		The acupuncture technique that has been most studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.
		Naturopathic medicine proposes that there is a healing power in the body that establishes, maintains, and restores health.
	www.youngagain.com /medicine.html (1962 words)

	massage therapy course online
		Our popular massage and alternative medicine online course can now be downloaded in full as a multi-media ebook, see more under the links to ebooks.
		We are confident that most keen students and professionals of massage and bodywork will find many new techniques and inspiration to enhance the quality of their treatments and deepen the contents of their tuition.
		Those that just want to use massage and natural medicine to soothe and relax their lover, relatives and friends will find some excellent tools to achieve this aim and improve the quality of their life and relationships.
	www.wingsofknowledge.com (208 words)

	Alternative Medicine
		Guai-Support list is a private, unmoderated support group for anyone with an interest in Dr St. Amand's guaifenesin protocol for fibromyalgia syndrome.
		Behavioral medicine recognizes that it's not just germs that cause illness; stress, habits, lifestyle, and environment can also be contributing factors.
		Acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese medicine, is the act of inserting needles into specific points of the body to instigate healing.
	members.aol.com /fibroworld/alternative.htm (2451 words)

	Alternative Medicine
		This guide is an introduction to the research process that, while not being an exhaustive list of information resources available, should be helpful in getting started in your research about alternative medicine.
		Below you will find pointers to suggested research terms about alternative medicine, materials in the library catalog about alternative medicine, websites relevant to alternative medicine, and links to library databases that contain information about alternative medicine.
		Search this website for alternative medicine to learn about this 150 year old association's position and research on various therapies.
	library.smc.edu /research/topics/alternative_medicine.htm (874 words)

	Alternative Medicine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Alternative Medicine brings you sites based on health, nutrition, diet, alternative medicine.
		Integrated Medical Clinic and Ayurveda School is a unique healthcare facility, combining the strengths and knowledge of both traditional western and alternative medicine in a holistic manner.
		There is a list of physicians who use alternative treatments, a newsletter and book review section, and a product guide.
	r.webring.com /hub?ring=alternativemedic (2160 words)

	Holistic Medicine Web Page
		The holistic medicine and alternative medicine - related information presented on these WWW pages is not meant as medical advice.
		In order to making browsing easier, you can select alternative medicine categories in the index below or simply go to the Browse Links area to scan through all (1,000+) of the fascinating holistic health-related links.
		In order to making browsing easier, you can select the alternative medicine categories in the index below or simply go to the Browse All Discussion Groups area to scan through all of the holistic health-related discussion groups.
	www.holisticmed.com (292 words)

	Databases: The Alternative Medicine Homepage
		AMED- Allied and Complementary Medicine is a unique database produced by the Health Care Information Service of the British Library This database will be of interest to individuals wanting to know more about alternatives to conventional medicine, and includes resources to complementary medicine, palliative care and several professions allied to medicine.
		CISCOM Database, ©The Centralized Information Service for Complementary Medicine, The Research Council for Complementary Medicine, United Kingdom: 4,000 randomized trials and over 60,000 citations and abstracts covering and arranged by the major complementary therapies including acupuncture, aromatherapy, healing, hypnotherapy, chiropractic, homoeopathy, and manipulative.
		MICROMEDEX Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) Series, "an accurate and scientifically based, in-depth series of databases covering four areas: herbal medicine and dietary supplements,clinical protocols, patient education, and herbal & dietary supplement toxicology." The AltMedDex System, the first in the series provides information on herbals and other dietary supplements.
	www.pitt.edu /~cbw/database.html (1876 words)

	Health & Wellness, Alternative Medicine,
		Discover healing techniques you never knew were possible.
		Alternative physical, spiritual and mental healing methods have been around for centuries, yet is little understood.
		This !tzalist ring is open to all alternative medicine sites, including holistic health, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, homeopathy, massage therapy, and more.
	dir.webring.com /rw?d=Health___Wellness/Alternative_Medicine (1206 words)

	Foundation of the Sacred Stream :: Creating Pathways to Wholeness (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Integrated Energy Medicine Training Program is for anyone interested in gaining greater knowledge of the underlying principles of health, healing, and disease.
		What you learn in the Integrated Energy Medicine Program will be compatible and easily assimilated into other systems you may have studied or methods that you are currently using in your vocation.
		See our list of alternative healing resources, books, alternative retail stores, and more.
	sacredstream.org /energymedicine.php (277 words)

	Internet Resources: The Alternative Medicine Homepage
		Employing plant and plant products from folk medicine traditions for pharmacological use includes: Echinacea (purple coneflower); ginger rhizome; ginkgo biloba extract; ginseng root; wild chrysanthemum flower; witch hazel; yellowdock.
		Using touch and manipulation with the hands as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool includes: acupressure; Alexander technique; biofield therapeutics; chiropractic; Feldenkrais Method; massage therapy; osteopathy; reflexology; therapeutic touch; Trager Method; Zone Therapy.
		Drugs and vitamins not yet accepted by mainstream medicine includes: anti-oxidizing agents; cell treatment; chelation therapy; metabolic therapy; oxidizing agents (ozone, hydrogne peroxide).
	www.pitt.edu /~cbw/internet.html (337 words)

	Site Guide to Dictionary of Alternative Medicine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Most of the web pages that are an important part of our Dictionary of Altrnative Medicine are listed on this Site Guide.
		wellness, or are about an alternative position on health, healing, and/or illness.
		Our dictionary of alternative medicine is a comprehensive work on the branches of alternative medicine, alternative treatment methods, as well as the people and the terms and concepts commonly referenced in the field of
	naturalhealthperspective.com /gnu-dictionary/site-guide.html (276 words)

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