What is complementary and alternative medicine? Complementary and alternative medicine includes a wide range of healing practices that some people use to treat lupus or other conditions. Some examples ...

From 1876 to 1943, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg was the director of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, a grand hotel, spa, and wellness center. He is perhaps better known for his invention of cornflakes, ...

Abstract The rising prevalence of complementary alternative medicine (CAM), including for example, dietary supplements, massage, and acupuncture, among patients with cancer underscores the necessity ...

When we think of traditional medicine, we often picture visits to the doctor’s office, prescriptions for medications, and treatments focused solely on the symptoms of our ailments. While these methods ...

A company founded by Prince Charles was reprimanded by UK regulators earlier this year for making unsubstantiated claims about the efficacy of three of its herbal remedies. The Advertising Standards ...

When Zoey Gong first moved to the United States from Shanghai at the age of 16, she began getting sick and thought at the time it was because she wasn’t used to American food. After several doctors ...

Today it was announced that Apple pioneer Steve Jobs chose to pursue alternative therapies to treat his pancreatic cancer, a decision he came to regret. After this announcement people began issuing ...

State legislatures are considering bills that would legitimize pseudoscience like reflexology and reiki by recognizing their practitioners as health care professionals.

After six years of preparation, a group of alternative medicine practitioners have formed the Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Bermuda Association. The group’s mission is to support qualified ...