LibGuides: Complementary and Integrative Health: Home

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These resources lead to a variety of information about various complementary and alternative therapies.

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
This Center is the lead U.S. agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine. Included are research findings on specific topics, uses and side effects of herbs and botanicals, and tips on determining what is safe and effective.

Natural Medicines
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Evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies.
Natural & Alternative Treatments
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This database provides accurate, unbiased information on natural health, including herbs and supplements; conditions; drug interactions; alternative therapies; and homeopathy. These articles are entirely based on double-blind, placebo-controlled studies and other forms of meaningful scientific evidence. The more than 12,000 studies have been reviewed by a team of physicians and pharmacologists to insure the provision of reliable information without exaggeration or misrepresentation.

Alt-HealthWatch This link opens in a new window
Find articles on complementary, holistic, and integrative approaches to health and wellness. Topics include: acupuncture, childbirth, Chinese medicine, energy medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, and more.

National Cancer Institute: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Discussion of alternative medical systems, methods, and treatments that may benefit cancer patients. Guidelines for making informed decisions regarding complementary and alternative medicine.