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Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What’s In a Name? |
Complementary medicine. Alternative medicine. Integrative medicine. What do these terms mean? NCCIH explains in this fact sheet. |
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St. John's Wort and Depression: In Depth |
St. John’s wort, a plant that grows in the wild, has been used for centuries for health purposes. However, consumers need to be aware of serious concerns about its safety and effectiveness. |
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Traditional Chinese Medicine: In Depth |
What is traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)? Does it work? Is it effective for any health conditions? Find out here. |
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5 Things To Know About Chronic Low-Back Pain and Complementary Health Practices |
An evidence-based summary for you to share with your health care provider. From NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. |
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7 Tips: Know the Facts About Supplements Marketed for Weight Loss |
An evidence-based summary of information on weight loss and dietary supplements for you to share with your health care provider. |
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4 Tips: Asthma and Complementary Health Practices |
An evidence-based summary for you to share with your health care provider. From NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. |
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6 Things You Need To Know About Cancer and Complementary Health Approaches |
6 key points about complementary and integrative health approaches for cancer symptoms and side effects of cancer treatment. From the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. |
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4 Tips: Start Talking With Your Health Care Providers About Complementary Health Approaches |
An evidence-based summary for you to share with your health care provider. From NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. |
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7 Things To Know About Complementary Health Approaches for ADHD |
7 things to know if you're considering a complementary health approach for attention-deficit activity disorder (ADHD). From the U.S. Government's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). |
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5 Tips: What Consumers Need To Know About Dietary Supplements |
An evidence-based summary for you to share with your health care provider. From NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. |
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