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Overview of Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine
Efficacy
Research
Safety
References
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Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Whole Medical Systems
Mind-Body Medicine
Biologically Based Practices
Manipulative and Body-Based Practices
Energy Medicine
Acupuncture
Evidence and Uses
Possible Adverse Effects and Contraindications
Reference
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Ayurveda
Evidence for Ayurveda
Uses for Ayurveda
Possible Adverse Effects
References
Biofeedback
Uses for Biofeedback
References
Chelation Therapy
References
Chiropractic
Uses for Chiropractic
Possible Adverse Effects
References
Cupping
References
Diet Therapy
Intermittent Fasting
Ornish Diet
Macrobiotic Diet
Paleo Diet
References
Guided Imagery
Uses for Guided Imagery
References
Homeopathy
Regulation of Homeopathy
Evidence for Homeopathy
Uses of Homeopathy
Possible Adverse Effects
References
Hypnotherapy
Uses for Hypnotherapy
Reference
Magnets
Evidence and Uses
Possible Contraindications
References
Massage Therapy
References
Meditation
Uses for Meditation
References
Moxibustion
Reference
Naturopathy
Evidence for Naturopathy
References
Reflexology
References
Reiki
References
Relaxation Techniques
Reference
Scraping
References
Therapeutic Touch
References
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Evidence for Traditional Chinese Medicine
Possible Adverse Effects
References