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Acupuncture -- Key points, About Acupunture, Acupuncture use in the United States, Acupuncture Side Effects and Risks, Status of Acupuncture Research, Finding a Qualified Practitioner, What to Expect from Acupuncture Visits, Treatment Costs...Read more

Arthritis -- What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? How is rheumatoid arthritis treated in conventional medicine? Why do some people with rheumatoid arthritis use CAM, and what do they use? What CAM therapies for rheumatoid arthritis are discussed in this report? Therapies Discussed in This Report ...Read more

Black Cohosh -- What is it used for and how is it used? What the Science Says--Side effects and cautions......Read more

Cancer -- What is complementary and alternative medicine? Is CAM widely used? How are CAM approaches evaluated? What should patients do when using or considering CAM therapies? When considering CAM, what questions should patients ask their health care providers? ...Read more

Chelation -- Chelation (pronounced key-LAY-shun) therapy is an investigational therapy using a man-made amino acid, called EDTA. It is added to the blood through a vein. An international research study is now testing whether chelation therapy is safe and effective for treating heart disease. ...Read more

Chiropractic --Chiropractic is a health care approach that focuses on the relationship between the body's structure–mainly the spine–and its functioning. Although practitioners may use a variety of treatment approaches, they primarily perform adjustments to the spine or other parts of the body with the goal of correcting alignment problems and supporting the body's natural ability to heal itself. ...Read more

Chondroitin -- GAIT is the first large-scale, multicenter clinical trial in the United States to test the effects of the dietary supplements glucosamine hydrochloride (glucosamine) and sodium chondroitin sulfate (chondroitin sulfate) for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The study tested whether glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate used separately or in combination reduced pain in participants with knee osteoarthritis. ...Read more


Echinacea -- This fact sheet provides basic information about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. echinacea--common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. There are nine known species of echinacea, all of which are native to the United States and southern Canada. The most commonly used, Echinacea purpurea, is believed to be the most potent. ...Read more

Ephedra -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers to stop using dietary supplements containing ephedra. In order to protect consumers, the FDA published a final rule on April 12, 2004, that bans the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids. . ...Read more

Ginkgo -- This fact sheet provides basic information about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. ginkgo--common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. The ginkgo tree is one of the oldest types of trees in the world. . ...Read more

Ginseng -- This fact sheet provides basic information about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. Asian ginseng--common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Asian ginseng is native to China and Korea and has been used in various systems of medicine for many centuries. Asian ginseng is one of several types of true ginseng (another is American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius). An herb called Siberian ginseng or eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is not a true ginseng. . ...Read more

Herbs at a Glance --Herbs at a Glance is a series of fact sheets that provides basic information about specific herbs or botanicals--common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. ...Read more

Homeopathy --Homeopathy ("home-ee-AH-pah-thy"), also known as homeopathic medicineA whole medical system that originated in Europe. Homeopathy seeks to stimulate the body's ability to heal itself by giving very small doses of highly diluted substances that in larger doses would produce illness or symptoms (an approach called "like cures like")., is a form of health care that developed in Germany and has been practiced in the United States since the early 19th century. Homeopathic practitioners are commonly called homeopaths. This fact sheet answers some frequently asked questions on homeopathyA whole medical system that originated in Europe. Homeopathy seeks to stimulate the body's ability to heal itself by giving very small doses of highly diluted substances that in larger doses would produce illness or symptoms (an approach called "like cures like"). and reviews scientific research on its use and effectiveness. ..Read more

Menopause --Menopause is the permanent end of a woman's menstrual periods. Menopause can occur naturally or be caused by surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. Many women use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for menopausal symptoms. ..Read more

St. John's Wort --St. John's wort is a plant with yellow flowers that has been used for centuries for health purposes, such as for depression and anxiety. This fact sheet answers some frequently asked questions about St. John's wort and depression, and summarizes what the science says about its effectiveness and the research being done. ...Read more

 


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