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Alternative & Complementary Medicine: reports

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a diverse group of medical and healthcare systems, practices and products that is not considered to be part of standard or traditional western medicine. Complementary medicine is unconventional medicine used in combination with conventional medicine where alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine.

Complementary and alternative medicine can be grouped into five domains: biologically based practice, energy medicine, manipulative and body based practices, mind-body medicine and alternative (or whole) medical systems.

Biologically based practice in CAM uses treatments such as herbs, extracts, special diets or vitamins that are found in nature, to strengthen, heal or balance the body.

Energy medicine is based on the principle that all physical objects and psychological processes are expressions of energy. Energy medicine involves the use of two types of energy fields, biofield therapies that affect energy fields that surround and penetrate the body and bioelectromagnetic-based therapy that involves the use of electromagnetic fields to promote healing.

Manipulative and body based CAM is healing therapy based on the manipulation or movement of one or more parts of the body. Types of therapy include: chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation, reflexology, massage therapy, rolfing and postural reeducation.

Mind-body therapy uses the philosophy that one’s mental state has the ability to effect physiological bodily function. This includes prayer, yoga, meditation, relaxation, hypnosis and biofeedback.

Alternative (or whole) medical systems are complete systems and theories based on alternative medicinal approaches. Examples of alternative medical systems are Ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.

Alternative & Complementary Medicine market research reports and industry analysis

Herbal/Traditional Products in Taiwan 6/6/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... less harmful to chemical supplements or Western medicine by many Taiwanese. As a result, herbal/traditional products in Taiwan enjoyed steady growth over the review period. In 2012, the market sizes continued to see strong growth ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Serbia 6/5/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... and more obvious is the fact that many Serbian consumers, especially those that live outside urban areas, often make their own simple and traditionally accepted herbal/traditional products on their own (predominantly simple tea mixtures from ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Bosnia-Herzegovina 6/3/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... the further decline of consumer disposable incomes. A growing number of consumers are willing to ignore minor to moderate health issues before deciding to spend on medication. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Bosnia-Herzegovina report offers ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Costa Rica 6/3/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... are looking for safe, added-value and high-quality products. In this context, new product launches are commonly orientated toward these consumers. The market prevalence and long-term success of new launches are often associated with the efficiency ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Slovenia 6/3/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... lifestyles and demand for products that contain natural ingredients and provide health benefits is thus increasing. Companies, on the other hand, are well aware of this trend and are putting much focus on educating and ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in the United Arab Emirates 6/3/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... usefulness of herbal/traditional products, a category of products which many consumers regard as being safer than OTC and Rx alternatives. On the other hand, the warning of the Ministry of Health against the use of ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Hong Kong, China 5/17/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... determination to promote Chinese medicine and boost the sales of those products by stricter product regulations. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Hong Kong, China report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Turkey 5/15/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... motivated many consumers to switch from standard products to new herbal/traditional alternatives. As traditional herbal therapy is a strong part of Turkish culture, many Turkish people are accustomed to consuming herbal/traditional products to treat illnesses ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Canada 5/14/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... the same factors that affect the performance of vitamins and dietary supplements. The strict regulatory environment limits the extent of product development and marketing. Additionally, many consumers remain wary of the products, are concerned over ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Tunisia 5/8/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... among Tunisian consumers and the limited information available about the added value of herbal/traditional products rather than standard OTC consumer health products. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Tunisia report offers a comprehensive guide to the ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Argentina 5/8/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... consumption of herbal/traditional products, as well as worries related to products containing chemicals. Medical professionals have slowly begun to help consumers and products are being widely promoted through some media and new technologies such as ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Guatemala 5/8/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... low price of these products is their most important competitive advantage, with many consumers opting to use them before turning to standard medicines. In 2012 the category registered 8% current value growth and reached sales ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Norway 5/1/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... used alternative medicines in 2010. This figure represents five times more Norwegians using alternative medicines than 10 years ago. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Norway report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Denmark 5/1/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... products received towards the end of the review period. Danish consumers are increasingly warned about the possible side effects of such products. Doubtful in their effectiveness also caused stagnating sales. Liver specialists warned of an ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in the US 4/26/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... brings to total to 90%. Thus, total herbal/traditional product sales most closely mirror developments in these categories. Herbal/traditional digestive brands faced strong competition from standard laxative brand Miralax, which has a perception of higher... Euromonitor ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Lithuania 4/24/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... towards naturalness in Lithuania, ranging from food to clothes to pharmaceuticals, industry sources maintain that the number of herbal/traditional product users is stable. The claim is supported by the numbers: in 2012, just over a ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Uzbekistan 4/24/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... efforts to improve the quality of herbal/traditional products, as well as increasing brand recognition through achieving wider distribution coverage, especially via chained pharmaceutical stores. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Uzbekistan report offers a comprehensive guide ... \| read more...	$900.00
Alternative Healthcare Providers in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report 4/24/2013 \| published by: IBISWorld ... otherwise, of the business operating environment'. The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself ... \| read more...	$1,020.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Latvia 4/24/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... players remained popular amongst Latvian consumers. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Latvia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Algeria 4/23/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... them in parallel for better and faster results. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Algeria report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Finland 4/22/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... studies, served to boost sales. Consumers were also highly interested in natural products due to their less serious side-effects, and were therefore willing to try them out. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Finland report offers ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Kazakhstan 4/19/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... wellness trend, as well as increasing health-consciousness amongst consumers. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Kazakhstan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Sweden 4/18/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... a key driver of value growth. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Sweden report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Greece 4/17/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... Thus, herbal/traditional products in Greece seem to be caught between two opposing developments. On the one hand, the current health and wellness trend, which is evident across a wide range of fmcg industries including packaged ... \| read more...	$900.00
Herbal/Traditional Products in Poland 4/11/2013 \| published by: Euromonitor International ... and safe medicines often reach for herbal-based formulations, which are considered to offer fewer, if any, side effects. In addition, such products tend to bear lower prices than standard equivalents, a factor that proves appealing ... \| read more...	$900.00

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