Alternative Medicine: Integrative Medicine, Natural & Herbal Remedies

Is Alternative Medicine for You?

Alternative medicines, also known as complementary and alternative therapies, or CAM, include natural and herbal remedies, mind-body therapies (such as tai chi, meditation, yoga, hypnotherapy, acupuncture and progressive relaxation), massage therapy, and other types of bodywork.

How It Can Help

Acupuncture for Pain, Sleep Problems, and More

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Healthy Herbs and Spices

From cinnamon to garlic, spices can taste amazing and fight disease. Alternative medicine pioneer Andrew Weil, MD, shows Dr. Oz how some spices fight inflammation.

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Can a Massage Lower Blood Pressure?

Find out why experts think massage is part of a healthy life.

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Can Alternative Therapies Reduce Stress and Anxiety?

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38%
The percentage of U.S. adults who use alternative therapies
National Institutes of Health/NCCAM

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Alternative Medicine Q&As

Christopher S. Saigal, MD Urology	Q	Are alternative therapies safe for treating prostate cancer?
Christopher S. Saigal, MD Urology	A	Alternative therapies for prostate cancer, specifically supplements, are fine as long as there's some evidence behind them. There was . . . Read More