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Alternative & complementary medicine

What to know about CAM therapies

Is there proof that a complementary or alternative therapy works? Could it harm you? Here's how to find out.

Alternative, complementary & integrative health

  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) may be nutritional, psychological and/or physical
  • Alternative therapy replaces standard care, while complementary therapy is used along with standard care
  • Integrative medicine combines standard and complementary medicine

 

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