What Are Complementary And Alternative Therapies?
Medical practices that are not routinely included in American medical school curriculums or used in conventional medical settings are often called complementary or alternative medicine, or simply “CAM”. Many different kinds of therapies are included under the CAM “umbrella”, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, relaxation techniques, massage therapy, and herbal remedies. The term complementary medicine specifically refers to practices that are used in conjunction with conventional medicine, while alternative medicine refers to...
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