Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Beginners

Information to Help You Get Started

If you're new to complementary and alternative medicine, this page is a good place to start getting the facts you need. The links below will help you get started.

Getting Started

• What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?
  
• Over One-Third Americans Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  
• What are the 5 Main Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine?
  
• Most Common Complementary and Alternative Therapies
  
• Top 15 Conditions For Which People Turn to Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  
• 12 Most Common Questions About Insurance Coverage
  
• What’s New in Alternative Medicine Research?
  
• Glossary of Alternative Medicine Terms
  

Getting Help

• How to Find a Complementary and Alternative Practitioner
  
• Index of Complementary and Alternative Therapies e.g.
  acupuncture, massage therapy
  
• Assessment Techniques
  
• Lab Test Index by Condition
  
• What Are Some Of My Options? Index of Conditions and Remedies?
  
• A-Z Index of Herbs and Supplements
  

Helping Yourself

• 10 Steps to Wellness
  
• List of Home Remedies