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  )