BACKGROUND Complementary/alternative cancer treatments are believed to be prevalent.
However, reliable prevalence rates do not exist. The aim of this review was to summarize …

Aromatherapy is becoming increasingly popular; however there are few clear indications for
its use. To systematically review the literature on aromatherapy in order to discover whether …

Homeopathy remains one of the most controversial subjects in therapeutics. This article is an
attempt to clarify its effectiveness based on recent systematic reviews. Electronic databases …

Background Throughout history, doctor-patient relationships have been acknowledged as
having an important therapeutic effect, irrespective of any prescribed drug or treatment. We …

Background: Low back pain limits activity and is the second most frequent reason for
physician visits. Previous research shows widespread use of acupuncture for low back pain. …

Asian herbal medicines are currently used by large sections of the population. Because
they are not regulated as medicines and are freely available to everyone, serious safety …

Purpose: To investigate the effect of garlic on total cholesterol level in persons with elevated
levels by conducting a meta-analysis of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. …

Purpose: The objective of this review was to determine the incidence of adverse events
associated with acupuncture. Subjects and methods: A search for prospective surveys of the …

Because use of herbal remedies is increasing, a risk–benefit profile of commonly used herbs
is needed. This article provides a clinically oriented overview of the efficacy and safety of …

This book provides concise, evidence-based information on 64 popular forms of complementary
and alternative medicine (CAM) and 38 common conditions frequently treated with CAM…