Complementary/Alternative Medicine Package

Alternative MedicineEighty herbal medicines/supplements and 48 alternative therapies/modalities of 1500-2000 words each are covered in this evidence-based package compiled by Natural Standard and the faculty of Harvard Medical School. Herbal Medicines and Supplements contains information about uses, potential dangers, interactions and dosing. Alternative Therapies and Modalities contains background information, clinical evidence and potential dangers.

Herbs and Supplements

  • 5HTP
  • Alfalfa
  • Aloe
  • Alpha-Lipoic Acid
  • Andrographis
  • Arginine
  • Arnica
  • Astragalus
  • Barley
  • Belladonna
  • Beta-Carotene
  • Betel Nut
  • Bilberry
  • Bitter Almond
  • Bitter Melon, Bitter Gourd
  • Black Cohosh
  • Blessed Thistle
  • Boron
  • Boswellia
  • Bupleurum
  • Burdock
  • Calendula
  • Cat's Claw
  • Chamomile
  • Chaparral
  • Chondroitin
  • Chromium
  • Clove/Clove Oil
  • Coenzyme Q10
  • Coleus
  • Cranberry
  • Creatine
  • Dandelion
  • Danshen
  • Devil's Claw
  • DHEA
  • DMSO
  • Echinacea
  • Elder
  • Ephedra (Ma-huang)
  • Eucalyptus
  • Evening Primrose Oil
  • Fenugreek
  • Feverfew
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil)
  • Flaxseed
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Ginkgo
  • Ginseng
  • Glucosamine
  • Gotu Kola
  • Grapefruit
  • Grape Seed
  • Guggul
  • Gymnema
  • Hawthorn
  • Hops
  • Horse Chestnut Seed
  • Horsetail
  • Kava
  • Lactobacillus Acidophilus
  • Lactobacillus GG
  • Lavender
  • Lemon Balm
  • Licorice
  • Lycopene
  • Melatonin
  • Milk Thistle
  • Niacin
  • Oleander
  • Passionflower
  • Pennyroyal
  • Policosanol
  • Propolis
  • Psyllium
  • Pygeum
  • Red Clover
  • Red Yeast
  • Saw Palmetto
  • Selenium
  • Shark Cartilage
  • Sorrel
  • Soy
  • Spirulina
  • St. John's Wort
  • Sweet Almond
  • Tea Tree Oil
  • Tumeric
  • Valerian
  • Vitamin A (retinol)
  • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
  • Vitamin E
  • Wild Yam
  • Yohimbe

Modalities

  • Alexander Technique
  • Applied Kinesiology
  • Aromatherapy
  • Autogenic Therapy
  • Bach Flower Remedies
  • Bowen Technique
  • Chelation Therapy
  • Chiropractic, Spine Manipulation
  • Colonic Irrigation
  • Color Therapy
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Crystal Therapy
  • Feldenkrais Method
  • Guided Imagery
  • Hellerwork
  • Homeopathy
  • Hydrotherapy, Balneotherapy
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Iridology
  • Kirlian Photography
  • Magnet Therapy
  • Massage
  • Meditation
  • Nasal Irrigation
  • Osteopathy
  • Ozone Therapy
  • Polarity
  • Prayer
  • Qi Gong
  • Reflexology
  • Reiki
  • Relaxation Therapy
  • Rolfing
  • Shiatsu, Acupressure
  • Spiritual Healing
  • Tai Chi
  • TENS
  • Therapeutic Touch
  • Visualization
  • Yoga

Commentaries/Columns
  • Finding a Doctor Who Understands Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Vitamin E Supplements: RIP
  • The Arguments Against Dietary Supplements
 

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