Complementary and Integrative Therapy (CIT)
Per CAM Basics, a publication of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), many Americans use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pursuit of health and well-being. The 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), which included a comprehensive survey of CAM use by Americans, showed that approximately 38 percent of adults use CAM. This fact sheet presents an overview of CAM, types of CAM, summary information on safety and regulation, the mission of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), and additional resources.Herbal Remedies
Homeopathy
Aromatherapy
Mind-body Modalities- Yoga, QiGong, Meditation, Acupuncture
Manipulative/Body-Based Practices- Chiropractic and Massage
Traditional Healers- Native American, Shaman, or Curandera
Energy Therapies- Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Magnet Therapy
Whole Medical Systems- Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine
Read CAM Basics for more info )
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