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A starting place for general and introductory information on complementary and alternative medicine.

What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?
Information page from the National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Defines complementary and alternative medicine and distinguishes different types of therapies.

Statistics on Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Facts and statistics gleaned from research studies and surveys on the use of complementary and alternative medicine.

Five Steps to Selecting the Best in Alternative Medicine
How to learn your options, get good referrals, screen and interview the health practitioner, and build a solid partnership.

History and Legal Facts about Alternative Medicine in the US
Learn about the history of complementary and alternative medicine in the United States.

Ten Most Commonly Asked Questions About Alternative Medicine
Answers to common questions. What is alternative medicine? Is it safe? How do I choose from the many alternative therapies?

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