Featured Topic: Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has grown increasingly popular over the past few years in the United States. Complementary Medicine is defined as treatment used together with conventional medicine, whereas Alternative Medicine is defined as treatment used in place of conventional medicine.
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Recommended Books on CAM

Arthritis Foundations' Guide to Pain Management: Natural and Medical Therapies
Arthritis Foundation (2003)
Covers treatments for chronic pain caused by arthritis, fibromyalgia, back problems and more - everything from drugs and medical devices to natural, non-invasive therapies.

How to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine
Michael Murray, et. al. (2002)
Written by four naturopathic physicians and endorsed by the Cancer Treatment Centers of America.  Explores the mind-body connection and advocates complementing, not replacing, standard therapies.  One section addresses the use of natural medicines to combat the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.

The People's Pharmacy Guide to Home and Herbal Remedies
Joe and Teresa Graedon (2002)
Includes a comprehensive guide to 50 common herbal therapies, with a brief description including dosage, special precautions and potential adverse effects, potential interactions with other substances, and the active ingredients and mechanisms that affect the body.  There is also a section that describes dangerous herb-drug interactions.

American Holistic Medical Association Guide to Holistic Health: Healing Therapies for Optimal Wellness
Larry Trivieri, Jr. and the American Holistic Medical Association (2001)
Covers each of the major holistic therapies and provides guidance on achieving well-being, preventing disease and improving quality of life.

PDR Family Guide to Natural Medicines and Healing Therapies
David Sifton, Editor (2000)
Presents safe and effective modes of alternative healing.

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