Conventional medicine is the most common type of medicine in the Western world. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is the term for treatments that are not part of mainstream healthcare. Many ...

In recent years, an increasing number of individuals in the United States have turned to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to address their healthcare needs. Over the past two decades, ...

Integrative medicine (IM) is an approach that combines conventional medicine with complementary treatments. The aim of IM is to treat the whole person, not just a health problem. Because IM is ...

While most patients want to learn more about complementary therapies, like exercise and nutrition, before undergoing cancer treatment, barriers exist to both patients and clinicians, research found.