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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Growth Prospects 2021, Outlook and Product Development to 2028 – The Bollywood Ticket
The data and information relating to the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market are taken from reliable sources such as websites, company annual reports, journals and others and have been verified and validated by market experts. The Complementary and Alternative Medicine market can be highly beneficial, which clearly emphasizes the market and competitive landscape and helps […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Size, Demand, Competitive Analysis, Regional Growth and Forecast by 2021-2026 – The Bollywood Ticket
According to the latest report of the IMARC group, entitled “Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026”, the global market showed strong growth during the period 2015-2020. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes many medical products and practices that are not usually part of conventional or standard […]
The CNOP launches an alternative medicine service for pathologies such as diabetes, stress and anxiety
The leader of the National Confederation of People’s Organizations (CNOP) in the municipality of Tecoman, Jonathan Castillo Tellezannounced that with the social programs managed by the CNOP, from March 5, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. they will begin with a program of alternative medicinewhich consists of free care homeopathy to treat diseases […]
Day Onu, Iwu, Adodo and others have charted a new path for alternative medicine in Nigeria
By Fred ItuaAbuja At On February 22, scientists, politicians and alternative medicine stakeholders in Nigeria gathered in Abuja to chart a new course for herbal medicine in the country, during the public presentation of Healing Plants of Nigeria: Ethnomedicine and Therapeutic Applications , authored by Rev. Fr. Anselm Adodo and Prof. Maurice Iwu. Published in […]
Lagos to crack down on unregistered complementary and alternative medicine practitioners
FIC Report (Lagos State) – The Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB) has announced that it will enforce National Health Council (NCH) guidelines requiring all Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners in all parts of the countries to register their operations or face the full wrath of the law. Speaking on the resolutions passed at […]
Lagos plans to crack down on unregistered alternative medicine practitioners
Published February 16, 2022 The Lagos State Government, through the Council of Traditional Medicine, has declared its readiness to implement the guidelines of the National Health Council which obliges all practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine in all regions of the country to register their operations or face the wrath of the law. , as […]
Lagos government gives March deadline to unregistered complementary alternative medicine practitioners
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Lagos State Government, through its Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB), has declared that it will terminate the business of unregistered Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners from here March. Mr. Olorunkemi Kadiku, Registrar of LSTMB, made the revelation in a statement signed by Mr. Segun Ogunleye, Public Affairs Officer of the council, […]
Prince Charles’ love affair with alternative medicine
We live in a time when health-related pseudoscience and misinformation are rampant and doing real damage. the pandemic clarified this fact. One of the ways pseudoscience and misinformation have been allowed to spread is through the guise of “alternative medicine.” That is to say by definition, alternative medicine encompasses health practices that exist outside of […]
Lagos to crack down on unregistered alternative medicine practitioners – Channels Television
A file photo of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos State Government, through the Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB), has said that it will begin its crackdown on unregistered Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners in all regions of the country. This was revealed in a statement by the board’s public affairs officer, Segun Ogunleye, […]
AllergyEasy’s natural treatment sparks growing interest in alternative medicine
AllergyEasy’s Under Tongue Immunotherapy Drops for Allergies and Asthma appeal to Americans’ increased interest in finding effective treatments without harmful side effects. As Americans’ interest in alternative medicine grows, AllergyEasy is helping people rethink their allergy and asthma treatment. Rather than relying on pills and inhalers with side effects, AllergyEasy patients take nature-based prescription allergy […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Trends, Demand, Share, Major Player, Competitive Outlook Forecast to 2021-2026 – Sox Sphere
According to the latest report of the IMARC group, entitled “Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026“, the the global complementary and alternative medicine market showed strong growth during the period 2015-2020. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes many medical products and practices that are not usually […]
Downham Complimentary Health Clinic expands with female alternative medicine doctors
Downham Complimentary Health Clinic has expanded its team to include two women who are leading the way in West Norfolk’s alternative medicine scene. Based on Lynn Road in Downham, the 22-year-old clinic offers alternative medical treatments and therapies including osteopathy, acupuncture, soft tissue therapy and podiatry, its team has grown Joining the team is clinical […]
What is Alternative Medicine? – Lancashire Business View
Opinion LGW Hub health and wellbeing First, let me say this – alternative medicine is another way of thinking, not an alternative to seeing your doctor! Now I know that if you look up the term “alternative medicine” in the dictionary, he probably won’t say that. It will reflect the common belief that alternative medicine […]
Prince Charles and alternative medicine – A lost royal cause?
Twelve years ago, at a conference at St. James’s Palace, Prince Charles told an audience he “felt proud” to have been called “the enemy of the Enlightenment”. Edzard Ernst Revisiting traditional thinking before about 1650 clearly appealed to the heir to the throne – going back to a time when Locke, Voltaire, Descartes and Hume […]
Global Integrative Health or Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market 2021 – Industry Size, Trends, Growing Research, Technological Advancements, Growth Projections and Forecasts 2027
The development of Global Integrative Health or Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market 2021 to 2027 is highlighted in the MRInsights.biz report. A review of the previous year’s growth patterns, market share, market statistics, growth factors, limitations, opportunities, and threats are all included in the study. The various market values of the company, its presence in […]
Global Anti-Aging and Longevity Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Report 2022 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Analysis Report of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Anti Aging and Longevity Market Size, Share, and Trends by Intervention (Herbals, Mind Healing), Customer, Region and segment forecast, 2021-2028″ report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The global Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Anti Aging and Longevity Market size is expected to reach […]
Market size is expected to reach $182.9 billion, at a CAGR of 22.2%
DUBLIN, January 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Analysis Report of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Anti Aging and Longevity Market Size, Share, and Trends by Intervention (Herbals, Mind Healing), Customer, Region and segment forecast, 2021-2028″ report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The Global Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Anti Aging and Longevity Market […]
Ayurveda: what alternative medicine originated in India and does it work?
Ayurveda states that the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and space are present in everything including the human body It is not uncommon for people to turn to herbal remedies or alternative medicine if they feel unwell or are in pain or pain. But Ayurveda, which is one of the oldest health practices […]
Complementary and alternative medicine for anti-aging and longevity market size worth $182.9 billion by 2028: Grand View Research, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The World complementary and alternative medicine for the anti-aging and longevity market size is expected to reach $182.9 billion by 2028, according to a new report from Grand View Research, Inc. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 22.2% from 2021 to 2028. Growth in household […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Anti-Aging and Longevity Market Size Worth $182.9 Billion by 2028: Grand View Research, Inc. | News
SAN FRANCISCO, January 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The World complementary and alternative medicine for the anti-aging and longevity market size is expected to reach $182.9 billion by 2028, according to a new report from Grand View Research, Inc. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 22.2% from 2021 to 2028. Growth in household […]
Thailand’s department of traditional and alternative medicine will treat ‘Long Covid’ patients
According to the chief executive of the department, Dr Thiti Sawaengtham, at least 400,000 people in the country are suffering from post-Covid-19 syndrome which could occur after a patient was cured of the virus after a month. A campaign to treat people suffering from post-Covid-19 syndrome, or “Long Covid”, has been launched by the Department […]
Explore alternative medicine, government advises residents
Published January 20, 2022 The Lagos State government has urged citizens to explore alternative medicine in addition to conventional medicine in order to achieve comprehensive wellness. The chairman of the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Council, Prof. Adebukunola Adefule-Ositelu made the call in a statement on Wednesday. Adebukunola-Ositelu allegedly said this during the NatureCanFixYou Clinic opening […]
Men and Hispanic patients are less likely to incorporate alternative medicine
Among patients with rheumatic diseases, men and members of the Hispanic community were significantly less likely to use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to a recent study survey by CreakyJoints. Common CAM strategies include tai chi, massage, meditation, yoga, acupuncture, and vitamins, and can help patients manage symptoms of chronic arthritis. Participants were recruited […]
Health system, companies are responsible for interest in alternative medicine
By Christopher Hernández January 10, 2022 Juana Garcia / The Cougar The current trend towards alternative medicine is often credited to the anti-vaccine movement, but America’s flawed healthcare system and the companies that sell these treatments are causing people to seek out these other options. Although alternative medicine doesn’t always work, instead of shaming the […]
‘Anti-science’ Djokovic: Gurus, alternative medicine and more
It has been a stormy start to the year for tennis world number one Novak Djokovic. Or, as the memes like to call it, No-vax Djo-Covid. The Serb’s anti-vaccination stance was known throughout the pandemic but the matter came to a head as he was denied access to Australia to play the first Grand Slam […]
Alternative medicine, science and Covid-19
Columnists Alternative medicine, science and Covid-19 Thursday 06 January 2022 By BITANGE NDEMOMore from this author Summary Almost two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, the world is still in mental confusion. The pandemic has claimed so many lives, but no country has suffered economic and social upheaval. The discovery of vaccines has raised hopes that […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Options Awareness, Use, and Prospects in an Underserved and Uninsured Minority Cancer Patient Population
This article was originally published here Integrates Cancer Ther. 2021 Jan-Dec;20:15347354211051622. doi: 10.1177/15347354211051622. ABSTRACT Integrative oncology aims to coordinate the delivery of conventional medicine and evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to patients receiving cancer care. This field has grown out of increased interest in the use of CAMs in cancer patients. However, the use […]
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE AS A MEANS OF DEALING WITH “CORONAVIRUS FEARS”
Laura Bottini, founder and practitioner of Our Body Wise The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on all of us in so many different ways. We are all concerned about the dramatic loss of human life around the world and an unprecedented challenge to public health, the economy and the world of work. The […]
B2B marketplace for alternative medicine raises $240 million
A Canadian B2B marketplace that caters to alternative medicine professionals in the United States and Canada marked an important new round of investment capital. We plan to make significant investments in people, technology, partnerships and acquisitions to accelerate our growth strategy. Kyle Braatz, CEO Full Script Full Script, an Ottawa-based marketplace that provides supplement delivery […]
Growing Acceptance of Oriental Herbal Medicines and Alternative Medicine Drives Global Ginseng Market Value to US$2.08 Billion
Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corp. promotes healthy Korean food through the Korean Pavilion at Expo 2020 The global market value of ginseng is estimated at over US$2.08 billion and is growing due to the worldwide acceptance of oriental herbal and alternative medicine; South Korea accounts for more than half of the world’s ginseng consumption […]
Common use of alternative medicine in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
November 22, 2021 1 minute read Source/Disclosures Published by: Source: Lane J, et al. J Drugs Dermatol. 2021.doi:10.36849/JDD.6046. Disclosures: Lane does not report any relevant financial information. Please see the study for relevant financial information from all other authors. ADD A SUBJECT TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are published on Please […]
Kenya: Bill seeks to regulate alternative medicine
Parliament moved to regulate alternative medicine to ensure practitioners work under formal guidelines, including proof of their medical history. The National Assembly’s health committee is working on a bill that will regulate the operations of traditional herbalists. MPs retreated to Mombasa over the weekend to consider the cost of health care in the country. The […]
Here’s what’s scheduled for Day 5 of TechSparks 2021
TechSparks Day 5 kicks off with a deep dive with Inasmuch asThyrocareInasmuch as‘s Founder and President, Dr Arokiaswamy Velumani, and its attempt to build one of the largest medical diagnostic chains in India, which was recently acquired by Inasmuch asPharmacyInasmuch as. We’ll also be talking to a host of health tech startup founders, including Gita […]
iOS and Android apps for those who practice alternative medicine
(Photo: RODNAE Productions from Pexels) There are a number of iOS and Android apps that can be used by anyone to take better care of their health. There are fitness apps, medication tracking apps, sleep apps, and even alternative medicine apps. If you practice alternative medicine, we’ve put together a list of apps available on […]
EXCLUSIVE: NFL’s Javiar Collins opens psychedelic and alternative medicine clinic via telehealth platform Heally
Old Dallas Cowboys football player Javiar Collins El launched an alternative medicine clinic, IN GOOD HEALTH, which should be available on the Heally telehealth platform. The partnership provides HEALTHYSELF with access to Heally’s holistic telehealth platform, which is used by more than 300,000 patients nationwide. What is HEALTHYSELF? HEALTHYSELF connects people with professional coaches specializing […]
Alternative medicine alert following two deaths in France
Two deaths of people using naturopaths this summer have prompted a warning about the dangers of alternative medicine. In one case, a 44-year-old woman paying €1,000 a week for a fasting cure at a Loire chateau was found dead in her bedroom after several days without water. The prefect ordered the closure of the course […]
Channels and Meridians in Alternative Medicine: The Research
We typically think of energy as something that powers light, heat, and electricity in our homes. But does energy, in some ways, power us? Throughout history, religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and systems of medicine like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have referred to life energy flowing through the body in currents or “channels.” Traditionally, the channels […]
Alternative Medicine Series “Open to all”
through Beth to September 27, 2021 Above: Hear alternative medicine providers talk about topics like acupuncture and herbal medicine. (cropped images from photos posted on Unsplash LR by Catherine Hanlon andConscious design) This fall, the Southborough Senior Center is hosting a series on alternative medicine. Despite the forum, Center nurse Leslie Chamberlin assures that the […]
SoulBeing Joins Buoy Health Marketplace to Offer Alternative Medicine Services to Consumers
Portland, Maine, September 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SoulBeing today announced its membership Health buoyBuoy’s innovative healthcare marketplace to bring alternative medicine services to more than 2M users per month. Representing over 40 categories of therapists such as acupuncturists, chiropractors, physical therapists, registered dietitians and behavioral health professionals, SoulBeing offers a portfolio of evidence-based alternative medicine […]
HSA Expands Patient Treatment Options with Launch of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clinic
Herbal Medicine Practitioner and MD Dr Irka Ebanks Treatment options have increased for patients at the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) with the launch of its first Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) clinic. Catering to those interested in pursuing treatments outside of orthodox medicine, the CAM Clinic includes its own herbal medicine dispensary. “CAM […]
HSA opens alternative medicine clinic
Dr Irka Ebanks (CNS) The Health Services Authority has opened a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) clinic, which offers non-orthodox treatments and a herbal medicine clinic. The service is offered from HSA’s new, spacious specialist clinic on the third floor of the Smith Road Center in George Town. Different types of natural products and herbal […]
Alternative medicine practitioners cannot use the title “doctor”: HC
The High Court, in a written verdict, said on Saturday that the Department of Health and Family Planning on September 3, 2014 unlawfully allowed practitioners of alternative medicine to use the title ‘doctor’ before their name. The bench of judges Ashraful Kamal and Razik-Al-Jalil also issued four directives, including the immediate development of a plan, […]
Alternative Medicine Bible Review: Natural Remedies Book?
Alternative medicine refers to any practice that aspires to the therapeutic effects of medicine but lacks biological plausibility, is untested, untestable, or ineffective. Alternative therapies all have one thing in common: they exist outside the realm of medical science and are based on pseudoscience. When traditional practices are applied outside their original contexts without proper […]
Louisville Herbalists Explore Alternative Medicine and Herbalism
When Robert Gittli seriously injured his back at the age of 17, doctors suggested putting a titanium rod in his back to correct the injury, even though he wouldn’t be able to fully function after the operation. . Not wanting to give up his mobility, he knew there had to be another way. So the […]
Ontario doctor Richard Nahas wants to bring evidence to alternative medicine
Breadcrumb Links Canada Photo by iStock /Getty Images Content of the article There has long been a scientific and cultural divide between conventional and alternative forms of healing. Advertisement 2 This ad has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Content of the article Now an Ontario doctor is trying to bridge the gap. […]
Alternative medicine helped me recover from low testosterone
There is an ongoing debate regarding alternative vs modern medicine. Both of these branches of medicine have evolved due to technological advancements. People are also choosing to educate themselves with more readily available information. Due to my past struggles with Cushing’s disease and other resulting issues, I have tried both types of treatment and want […]
66% of Americans want health insurance companies to cover alternative medicine
Young consumers less likely to have health insurance, more likely to use alternative medicine A prophetic tweet once said, “Gen Z will punch a cop in the face but be afraid to make doctors [sic] meet on the phone.” ValuePenguin doesn’t have the data to back up either claim, but researchers have found that Gen […]
Local focus: aspiring herbalist joins the alternative medicine market
The market apothecary gains a loyal clientele. Produced with funding from NZ On Air. Foraging is part of Keely’s daily activities. As a herbalist, she and her faithful companion Sprocky roam the parks of Whanganui and Awa in search of medicinal plants and herbs. “An herbalist is someone who works in relation to plants,” Keely […]
Times Face-off: Is it risky to push alternative medicine in the Covid pandemic? | India News
Modern and alternative medicine have coexisted in India for years, but is it risky to push the latter into a pandemic? Two practitioners weigh FORGiving untested remedies to vulnerable people during a pandemic violates ethicsBy Lancelot Pinto The scientific method is independent of the belief system or school of thought being tested. In clinical medicine, […]
European Conference on Traditional and Alternative Medicine
European Conference on Traditional and Alternative Medicine The European Conference on Traditional and Alternative Medicine will be hosted by Coalesce Research Group from October 21-22, 2021 in virtual format. The theme of this virtual conference would be “Recent Advances and Innovations […]
Alternative medicine is finding new takers during the pandemic
Ever since Baba Ramdev claimed that “allopathy is a dumb science”, a debate has raged about the different systems of medicine and how they stack up against each other. Metrolife spoke to alternative medicine practitioners to ask how they are doing during the pandemic. Energy solutions Reiki, a Japanese energy-based healing technique, has seen renewed […]
Medicare slow to respond to growing interest of older adults in alternative medicine
Not only are people living longer, but according to recent research from Duke University, they are also living better. Today’s older people are increasingly healthier in mind and body as they age more than ever. They are also postponing their retirement and working later. Over the past 20 years, the percentage of working Americans in […]
CU Pharmacy Alumnus have built a legacy in alternative medicine
Longtime friend and supporter Henry Leopold Strauss, 93, died peacefully on April 8, 2021 at the home where he had lived for 60 years. Strauss, RPh ’51 leaves a lasting legacy with the University and Colorado and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, his alma mater.
Holistic healing and alternative medicine increasingly part of Lancaster County’s ‘wellness web’ | Health
Since ancient times, health and well-being have been noble and necessary goals. People have sought cures from a variety of sources, including nature — plants, animals, outdoor exploration — and modern medicine. Advances in the latter area cannot be overstated, but many seek answers to their ailments in a more holistic and organic realm, turning […]
Health Care Inequities: Salaam Community Wellness Center to Bring Holistic Alternative Medicine to Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood
CHICAGO (WLS) – “I think there are enough, as they say, woke people now who are going to keep the pressure on the whole system,” said Dr. Constance D. Shabazz, founder and CEO of the Salaam Community Wellness Center. . Dr. Shabazz is one of those people. She promises change in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood with […]
Docs cry foul over CPSO’s proposed policy changes for alternative medicine
Links to the breadcrumb Ontario Publication date : February 28, 2021 • February 28, 2021 • 4 minute read • 13 comments A woman is pictured during acupuncture treatment Photo by Getty Images /Toronto Sun Content of the article Has your doctor ever told you to consider acupuncture for pain relief? If so, your doctor […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Size Worth $404.66 Billion by 2028: Grand View Research, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ –The World complementary and alternative medicine market size is expected to reach $404.66 billion by 2028according to a new report from Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected grow at a CAGR of 22.03% from 2021 to 2028. The market has witnessed a significant expansion in its consumer base […]
Want to understand die-hard Trump fans? Turn to alternative medicine.
How is that possible, asks the weary majority of Americans accepting Joe Biden’s victory? Despite one Conservative election official’s disavowals of fraud after another? Despite a total lack of evidence? To understand them, it helps to turn to an unlikely parallel: the world of wellness, natural health, and alternative medicine. It’s a world of unresolved […]
Dangerous Untested Alternative Medicine | Opinion of the applicant
This is my reaction to Kay Rivera’s article “An uphill battle (2)” (Opinion, 10/26/20). I agree that alternative medicine, which includes natural remedies and folk remedies, should not be dismissed outright. This is so because they can be effective. However, they shouldn’t be outright accepted either because they haven’t been tested. Promoters may claim that […]
Americans still pay out of pocket for complementary and alternative medicine
Garlic chicken soup was once the standard cold remedy, and peppermint was used to soothe an upset stomach rather than going to the pharmacy for an over-the-counter pill. Grandma’s remedies are making a comeback: About 59 million Americans spend out-of-pocket on complementary health approaches, totaling about $30.2 billion a year, according to information provided by […]
Deepak Chopra discusses the role of alternative medicine and spirituality in wellness – Annenberg Media
Integrated medicine pioneer and best-selling author Deepak Chopra sat down with Varun Soni, Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life at USC, for an in-depth conversation on a range of New Age concepts related to our well-being. . Monday’s talk was part two of the THRIVE series by USC Visions and Voices. Chopra, a former physician, […]
Poll: Alternative medicine is popular among people with MS
A survey shows that many people with multiple sclerosis use alternative treatments to treat their condition, with 39% saying they have used mind-body therapies, such as mindfulness and massage. (Getty Images) A new survey of more than 1,000 people with multiple sclerosis reveals that an overwhelming majority use complementary and alternative medicine, many of which […]
How We Heal | Alternative medicine in New York
At four major hospitals in the city, medical students are also learning to use alternative treatments in their practice. Dr. Robert Schiller, chief medical officer of the Mount Sinai Institute of Family Health, has used integrative therapies for decades. “That’s one of the things that drew me in from the start, figuring out how to […]
Alternative medicine is no longer an ‘outsider’ in the Swiss healthcare system
Acupuncturists already need a license to practice in 20 of the 26 Swiss cantons. Thomas Fredberg/Scientific Photo Library Once on the fringes of the healthcare system, growing public demand for complementary medicine has led to increased regulation in an effort to eliminate bad apples and improve patient safety. It’s the result of a lot […]
Using alternative medicine for the treatment of coronavirus
In the absence of approved drugs for the novel coronavirus, some people are turning to alternative medicine, often on the advice of their governments. This is particularly evident in China and India, two densely populated countries with a long history and tradition of touting such treatments, and where access to conventional medicine is sometimes limited. […]
Opioids pushed insurers to embrace alternative medicine
Over the past decade, some members of the medical community came to approve alternative forms of medical practice such as reiki, acupuncture, and even scientifically dubious practices like energy healing. For hospitals, alternative medicine has become a distinctive and salable feature set that helps sustain their revenue. However, insurance has been slow to cover these […]
The psychology of alternative medicine
“Pseudoscience is popular because it confirms what we believe; science is unpopular because it makes us question what we believe. Good science, like good art, often upends our established ways of seeing the world.” —Carol Tavris, social psychologist Source: Pixabay With Gwyneth Paltrow’s new Netflix docuseries, The Goop Lab, slated to launch on January 24, […]
Is CBD a Trojan horse for mainstream alternative medicine?
Troy Trygstad, PharmD, PhD, MBA, gives CBD facts and fiction. Cannabidiol (cbd) is a non-psychotropic extract found in cannabis plants. One of over 100 cannabinoids found in cannabis plants, it has burst onto the US market in recent years. Cannabinoids are active with cannabinoid receptors in the brain. For decades, understanding of cannabinoids has been […]
Venezuelans turn to alternative medicine amid shortages
The small waiting room at the home of the self-proclaimed healer “Brother Guayanes” in Caracas’ rundown neighborhood of Petare is quickly filling with patients – business has never been better. With chronic drug shortages and hyperinflation in Venezuela, more and more people are turning to alternative medicine to treat common ailments in the crisis-ridden South […]
How the Use of Alternative Medicine Is Harming Survival Rates for Cancer Patients
Two doctors discuss their research on how the use of alternative medicine versus traditional medicine affects cancer patient survival rates and how oncologists can approach the age of medical misinformation. Through stories and fairy tales, many have come to believe in the possibility of overcoming insurmountable odds. So it’s easy for some, faced with the […]
The Health Risks of Supplements and Alternative Medicines
When she stopped taking the supplement at my suggestion, her liver tests gradually normalized and she felt better over the course of a few weeks. I have seen the problem of green tea in patients before and have often witnessed the real pitfalls of shunning mainstream medicine, science and facts in favor of supplements, herbs […]
The Facts About Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine — Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Pancreatic cancer patients deserve the treatment and care that makes them feel better. Sometimes this includes approaches like meditation, yoga or taking dietary supplements – which fall under integrative, complementary or alternative medicine (ICAM) – in addition to conventional medicine. Conventional medicine for pancreatic cancer includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. ICAM goes beyond conventional […]
Launch of the CAMP complementary and alternative medicine platform, nutrition e-commerce
Founded in December 2018, the Complementary & Alternative Medicine Platform (CAMP) has just launched its beta version. With over 100 practitioners already registered, from nutritionists to reiki healers and osteopaths to yoga teachers, users will be able to book appointments online and receive nutritional product recommendations from these professionals. The accompanying e-commerce platform is expected […]
Spain plans to ban alternative medicine in health centers | Spain
The Spanish government has announced its intention to eradicate alternative medicines such as acupuncture or homeopathy from health centres. The proposal, unveiled by science and health ministers, aims to avoid the “potential adverse effects” of the practices when used as an alternative or complement to treatment itself based on “evidence and scientific rigor “, said […]
Major Survey Shows People Believe Alternative Medicine Can Cure Cancer – Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Nearly 40% of American adults surveyed believe that alternative medicine alone can cure cancer. When asked if alternative medicine alone could cure cancer, nearly 40% of Americans recently interviewed answered yes. “It’s a dangerous misconception,” said Victoria Manax, MD, chief medical officer of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). “Standard cancer treatments are based on […]
The conflict between alternative medicine and medical science dates back to the 19th century
Medicine today is a highly specialized science, advanced by expensive laboratory research published in reputable scientific journals, following strict criteria of scientific evidence. Meanwhile, unorthodox or alternative medicine thrives on divergent theories, which more or less conflict with orthodox medicine. This division dates back to the 19and century, where the central themes of the modern […]
Women are more likely than men to be open to alternative medicine
Men are generally more likely to say they rely on doctors for advice When it comes to healthcare decisions, men and women may take slightly different approaches. Women are generally more accepting of alternative medicine than men, and they are also more likely to seek out different treatments before seeing a doctor. According to data […]