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Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Information for students researching CAM topics

Whole Medical Systems

 

 

Whole medical systems, which are complete systems of theory and practice that have evolved over time in different cultures and apart from conventional or Western medicine, may be considered CAM. Examples of ancient whole medical systems include Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. More modern systems that have developed in the past few centuries include homeopathy and naturopathy. The 2007 NHIS asked about the use of Ayurveda, homeopathy, and naturopathy. Although relatively few respondents said they had used Ayurveda or naturopathy, homeopathy ranked 10th in usage among adults (1.8 percent) and 5th among children (1.3 percent). (NCCAM)

Traditional and Chinese Medicine (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Spot Us 

Films on Demand: The Health Culture - Traditional Chinese Medicine in the 21st Century

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