Complementary and alternative therapies

    • [PDF File]Evidence-Based Alternative Pain Management Techniques …

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      The Evidence for Alternative Pain Management With these concerns in mind, many have wondered if there are other effective options for pain management. For years, medical options like surgery or opioid medications seemed to be the only options, but steady research has uncovered many alternative techniques that can effectively relieve or reduce pain.


    • [PDF File]Fact Sheet - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

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      counter medications and complementary or alternative therapies (supplements, herbals, vitamins, etc.) when discussing your medications. Take Medications as Prescribed The best way to control IBD is by taking medications as recommended by your doctor. Even during times of …


    • [PDF File]Thinking About Complementary & Alternative Medicine

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      Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) We are learning about CAM therapies every day, but there is still more to learn. Consumers may use the terms “natural,” “holistic,” “home remedy,” or “Eastern medicine” to refer to CAM. However, experts use five categories to describe it. These are listed below with


    • [PDF File]Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

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      Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) CAM refers to forms of health care that are used in addition (complementary) or instead of (alternative) traditional medical treatment. Complementary therapies are often based on traditional knowledge. The scientific evidence suggests that some complementary health


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      Jun 11, 2019 · Complementary methods refer to treatments that are used along with your regular medical care. Alternative treatments are used instead of a doctor’s medical treatment. Although some of these methods might be helpful in relieving symptoms or helping you feel better, many have not been proven to work. Some might even be harmful.


    • [PDF File]Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress

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      Journal of Alternativeand Complementary Medicine. 2008;14:1199. • Lane JD, et al. Brief meditation training can improve perceived stress and negative mood. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2007;13:38.


    • [PDF File]Migraine and Tension Headache Guideline

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      Sep 14, 2020 · • Additional complementary and alternative therapies may be considered for preventing both tension and migraine headaches, including biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation training, mindfulness, and yoga. • Occipital nerve block may be used as an adjunct treatment to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine headaches.


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      • Comparative effectiveness of pharmacological therapies for OA • Comparative effectiveness of non-pharmacologic therapies • Comparative effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine • Referrals for surgical consultation OA is typically diagnosed based on the patient’s medical history and a physical exam ination. Patients


    • [PDF File]Trends in the Use of Complementary Health Approaches …

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      the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health [(NCCIH) formerly the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine], part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the ALT supplement was implemented in order to provide a national data source on complementary medicine use. Since its inception in


    • [PDF File]Introduction to traditional medicine

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      medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being.2 This definition makes no mention of the fact that the term ‘traditional medicine’ differs from other types of complementary and alternative medicine


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