Significance of Complementary and alternative medicine
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) encompasses a wide array of healthcare practices that exist outside of conventional Western medicine. These methods are often used alongside or in place of standard medical treatments. CAM includes diverse systems, practices, and products, such as Ayurveda, herbal remedies, yoga, and others. While CAM is increasingly popular, many practices lack rigorous scientific validation for their efficacy and safety.
Synonyms: Holistic medicine, Integrative medicine, Alternative therapies, Natural medicine, Traditional medicine, Complementary therapies, Natural therapy, Non-traditional medicine, Alternative health, Complementary therapy, Traditional medicine.
In Dutch: Complementaire en alternatieve geneeskunde; In Finnish: Täydentävä ja vaihtoehtoinen lääketiede; In Spanish: Medicina complementaria y alternativa
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Hindu concept of 'Complementary and alternative medicine'
In Hinduism, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) encompasses diverse non-standard medical approaches. These methods, including Ayurveda, yoga, and aromatherapy, are used alongside or instead of conventional treatments for various conditions like diabetes, thyroid disorders, and COVID-19, aiming to improve well-being.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This term is found in the title of a publication, representing a field of medical practices and the exploration of unconventional approaches.[1] (2) Approaches that complement or substitute conventional medical treatments, with Yoga being explored as a potential method to improve physiological and psychological well-being.[2] (3) Complementary and alternative medicine is explored for managing COVID-19 patients, with many patients using it to treat their disease.[3] (4) Complementary and alternative medicine encompasses a wide range of traditional and modern methods that aim to prevent or cure illness, which are often used in conjunction with or in place of conventional medicine.[4] (5) Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) includes various treatment approaches not typically part of conventional medicine, and it is used in the management of conditions like osteoarthritis.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) These interventions, including Ayurveda, are becoming attractive options for patients seeking autoimmune disorder treatments.[6] (2) Therapies explored for managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, including yogic techniques like Uddiyana Bandha, to reduce risk factors and associated complications.[7] (3) Often abbreviated as CAM, these systems of medicine are practiced alongside conventional medicine, and the text discusses the scope of pharmacovigilance for CAM drugs, the potential for adulteration, and the need for safety monitoring.[8]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This is a group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products that are not considered part of conventional medicine, as stated in the document.[9] (2) This encompasses a range of non-conventional medical approaches, and the American Thyroid Association has listed Ayurveda as a possible option for managing thyroid disorders.[10]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) A field that uses aromatic essential oils, as referenced in the text, for improving physical and psychological well-being.[11]
The concept of Complementary and alternative medicine in scientific sources
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) encompasses a diverse range of non-conventional medical practices. These include traditional therapies like Ayurveda, herbal remedies, and practices like yoga. CAM is often used alongside or instead of standard medical treatments, particularly for chronic conditions and cancer, with research exploring its efficacy.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The potential role of Satureja species in complementary and alternative medicine is being explored, with animal studies conducted and clinical trials remaining.[12] (2) Forms of medicine utilized by cancer patients in Western countries to support their conventional cancer therapies.[13] (3) This field encompasses traditional and herbal remedies, and their safety in Africa is a relevant consideration.[14] (4) The Professional's Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicines provides information relevant to the study of medicinal plants.[15] (5) A growing field of healthcare that includes the use of botanicals, often chosen for potentially fewer side effects than conventional medicine.[16]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These are healthcare practices that are not typically part of standard medical care, and the text discusses their potential as treatment options for cancer.[17] (2) This is a range of medical practices outside of standard treatments, whose rise suggests the public needs scientific literacy skills to navigate the healthcare landscape, according to the provided text.[18] (3) Various therapeutic practices not typically part of conventional medicine that patients may choose to disclose or conceal from their healthcare providers.[19] (4) Refers to the use of natural honey in conjunction with conventional diabetes treatments, highlighting its role as an adjunctive therapy.[20] (5) Health practices that are used in conjunction with conventional medicine, of which honey is considered a part.[21]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) This is referenced in relation to treatments, and it also explores the use of traditional methods, often used by patients undergoing antiretroviral treatment.[22] (2) These are medical approaches used in addition to conventional treatments, and their use by cancer patients is discussed.[23]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This term refers to medical practices that are used in addition to or instead of standard medical treatments, and often are traditional.[24] (2) This term, often abbreviated as CAM, refers to medical treatments and therapies that are not typically part of conventional medicine, and it is the primary subject of investigation in relation to its use for atopic eczema, including various specific types of treatments.[25]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) It is used in asthma.[26]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This refers to medical treatments and practices that are not part of standard medical care, as used by HIV-infected outpatients.[27]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Therapeutic approaches outside of conventional Western medicine, including herbal remedies, which are increasingly sought by patients for managing chronic conditions like osteoarthritis.[28] (2) Complementary and Alternative Medicine includes herbal or indigenous forms of treatment relied upon by a significant portion of the population for health issues.[29] (3) Therapeutic approaches used alongside or instead of conventional medicine, with botanicals increasingly utilized by people with epilepsy worldwide.[30] (4) Therapeutic approaches, including herbal therapies and probiotics, being explored due to the limitations of standard IBD treatments.[31] (5) complementary and alternative medicine usage among Ghanaian cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy has been studied to understand user characteristics.[32]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Medical treatments used in conjunction with or instead of standard medical treatments.[33]