Integrative & Alternative Medicine
Many people turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to enhance well-being and comfort, especially during serious illness or end-of-life care. This section explores what CAM is, including approaches like homeopathy, nutritional supplements, and other holistic therapies. You’ll also learn about different types of practitioners, along with the potential benefits and risks. These articles aim to help you make informed choices that align with your values and care preferences.
What Is Integrative and Alternative Medicine?
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SevenPonds offers practical tips on using dance to cope with grief
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What Kind of Training Does an Acupuncturist Need?
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Is a Chiropractor a Medical Doctor?
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Are All Naturopaths Medical Doctors?
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SevenPonds suggests resources for using yoga to move through grief
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Decorated Radiation Masks Turn Suffering into Art
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What Is a Naturopathic Doctor?
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What Are Some Examples of Homeopathic Medicines?
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What Are Homeopathic Remedies, and Are They Legitimate?
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Aromatherapy, An Introductory Guide to the Healing Power of Scent” by Nicola Jenkins
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Are Nutritional Supplements Regulated in the U.S.?
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Are Nutritional Supplements Considered Integrative Medicine?
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What Is Ayurveda or Ayurvedic Medicine?
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An interview with Margan Bolender of You’re Going to Die about the benefits of music at the bedside of the dying
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What Is Placebo Therapy?
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Phowa: A Tibetan Buddhist’s Conscious Dying Meditation
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What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
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Turning Baldness Into Art
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What Is Virtual Reality Therapy?
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What Is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy?
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What Is Art Therapy?
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What Are Biofield Therapies?
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What Is Music Therapy?
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What Is Aromatherapy?
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SevenPonds offers practical advice on using art therapy to cope with grief
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What Are Tai Chi and Qigong?
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An interview with educator and author Irene Smith about the value of touch and massage at the end of life
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What Is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction?
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What Is Meditation?
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What Is Yoga?
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“The Quiet Room” by Brian Eno
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What Is Spinal Manipulation?
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What Is Acupuncture?
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Is Integrative and Alternative Medicine Covered by Health Insurance?
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Australia’s Busting Cancer Project helps survivors of breast cancer heal through art
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How Is VR Therapy Used in End-of-Life Care?
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The Little Book of Mindfulness by Tiddy Rowan: A beginner’s guide to slowing down and reducing stress
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Are There Risks to Using Integrative Therapies?
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What Are the Benefits of Integrative Therapies at the End of Life?
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Do People With Cancer Benefit From Integrative Therapies?
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The FDA has approved a virtual reality device that helps people cope with chronic back pain
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What Health Challenges Are Integrative and Alternative Therapies Used For?
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Integrative & Alternative Medicine: Additional Resources
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