Centro di Ricerche in Bioclimatologia Medica, Biotecnologie e Medicine Naturali. Universita degli Studi di Milano. World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine. Nonconventional Medicines. Bioclimatology and Thermal Med
A family physician and pain management specialist, Dr. Berman significantly changed his own practice of medicine over twenty years ago to a broader, integrative approach that includes complementary therapies and mind/body approaches, and he has introduced
Black cohosh, chaste tree berry, evening primrose oil, dong quai, kava kava, St John's wort, and valerian are briefly discussed below, with attention given to their uses by women.
Sample article titles: Confronting Death: Understanding how and why people approach death differently. The renewed search for natural products with cancer-fighting capabilities. Is It Time to Change the Design of Clinical Trials?
Traditional medicine = knowledge, skills, and practices based on theories, beliefs, & experiences indigenous to various cultures, used for health and medical prevention, diagnosis, improvement, maintenance, or treatment.
The best evidence for efficacy from adequately designed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is available for Coccinia indica and American ginseng. Chromium has been the most widely studied supplement. Other supplements with positive preliminary results in
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