complementary and alternative medicine
Did you know...there are tips to choose a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioner? CAM Checklist
If you are thinking about finding a specialist in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), here are a few tips to help you make the best choice for you:
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Did you know...you can get to know herbal practitioners?
Herbal medicine practitioners such as root doctors, conjurers and curanderos in African-American and Latino history have always been and are important people in promoting health and well-being. Many natural healers of various traditions believe that treating the underlying cause of the problem will relieve symptoms.
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Did you know...there are supplements you can take for your health?
Did your grandmother or neighborhood elder ever tell you about an herbal remedy for a headache or stomach problem by giving you some fresh herbs such as chamomile, peppermint, ginger or some tea mixture? If so, you have already experienced what is known as complementary and alternative medicine (known as CAM). It's common for herbal remedies to be used and shared in the African, African-American West Indian and Latino communities and these remedies are types of CAM.
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Did you know...complementary and alternative medicine is different from conventional medicine?
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) are ways of healing and treatment that are different from what we may think of as the medical care you typically receive at your doctor's office (we will call this biomedical care from now on). Meditation, yoga, acupuncture, herbal treatment and massage are some examples of CAM.
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Did you know...there are ways to evaluate information about supplements? CAM Checklist
If you are thinking about using supplements, here are some tips to help you in making the best choices.
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