Background Many people use unconventional therapies for health problems, but the extent
of this use and the costs are not known. We conducted a national survey to determine the …

Context.—A prior national survey documented the high prevalence and costs of alternative
medicine use in the United States in 1990.Objective.—To document trends in alternative …

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by US adults increased substantially
between 1990 and 1997, yet, little is known about more recent trends. This research shows …

OBJECTIVE—To conduct a systematic review of the published literature on the efficacy and
safety of herbal therapies and vitamin/mineral supplements for glucose control in patients …

Background: Although recent research has shown that many people in the United States use
complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies, little is known about time trends …

OBJECTIVE: This study presents data on the use of complementary and alternative therapies
to treat anxiety and depression in the United States. METHOD: The data came from a …

ContextLead, mercury, and arsenic intoxication have been associated with the use of
Ayurvedic herbal medicine product (HMPs).ObjectivesTo determine the prevalence and …

Background: Little is known about perceptions of complementary and alternative medical (CAM)
therapy relative to conventional therapy among patients who use both. Objective: To …

Background: Although emerging evidence during the past several decades suggests that
psychosocial factors can directly influence both physiologic function and health outcomes, …

Context.—With the public's increasing use of complementary and alternative medicine,
medical schools must consider the challenge of educating physicians about these therapies.…