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.
All reports in Alternative & Complementary Medicine
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Ukraine
5/10/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... favour such medicines. Herbal/traditional products appeal due to the naturalness of their ingredients, and thus less harmful and milder effects, and are particularly popular with people following health and wellness lifestyles. However, the... Euromonitor International's ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Guatemala
5/10/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... supplements, which together account for 81% of current value sales. Many consumers of herbal/traditional products opt to consume unpackaged options, which are found through informal channels. When switching to packaged consumer health care products, most... ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Dominican Republic
5/9/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... are processed at home but are also available packaged in health and beauty specialist outlets. Their popularity has been increasing over the review period. Higher penetration of counterfeit drugs and consumers’ concerns about those helped ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Latvia
5/8/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... standard products. 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 data 2007-2011, allowing you ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Malaysia
5/3/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Malaysia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2007-2011, allowing you to identify the ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Hong Kong, China
4/16/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... or no side effects, which is why the younger generation prefers western medications. Despite this, there was growing acceptance by the younger generation to consume herbal/traditional products. As such, value growth for herbal/traditional products was... ...
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2012 Healthcare Business Market Research Handbook
4/10/2012 | published by: Richard K. Miller & Associates
... from any source, this year’s edition has been expanded to 720 pages, with 146 chapters. Healthcare business and market data are scattered through a myriad of sources. The value of the handbook is that it ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in France
4/4/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... whole. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in France report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2007-2011, allowing you to ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in the US
4/3/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... also a growing interest among American consumers in all natural and non-synthetic products, which will help the category grow in the future. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in USA report offers a comprehensive guide to the ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Argentina
3/26/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... people. Some ideas regarding the benefits of natural products are being widely promoted through some media and new technologies such as the internet. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Argentina report offers a comprehensive guide to ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Estonia
3/21/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... opting for healthier products and this increased herbal/traditional products’ sales. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Estonia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Russia
3/21/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... Russia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2007-2011, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Lithuania
3/14/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... trendy a few years ago, consumers are now much more rational when making decisions. As a result, herbal and traditional brands are only purchased when they are priced comparably to standard medicines. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Lithuania
3/14/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... trendy a few years ago, consumers are now much more rational when making decisions. As a result, herbal and traditional brands are only purchased when they are priced comparably to standard medicines. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Denmark
3/13/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... warned about the possible side effects of such products. Liver specialists warned of an increasing number of reported cases of serious liver damage due to herbal remedies and dietary supplements. Cardiologists also warned that some... ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Denmark
3/13/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... warned about the possible side effects of such products. Liver specialists warned of an increasing number of reported cases of serious liver damage due to herbal remedies and dietary supplements. Cardiologists also warned that some... ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in New Zealand
3/8/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... March 2010, the Ministry of Health made available a consultation paper on the development of the proposed Natural Health Products Bill with public submissions closing in May 2010. Key elements of the proposed scheme include: ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in New Zealand
3/8/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... March 2010, the Ministry of Health made available a consultation paper on the development of the proposed Natural Health Products Bill with public submissions closing in May 2010. Key elements of the proposed scheme include: ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Bolivia
3/8/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... were homemade and sold unpackaged by informal retailers. In recent decades, however, improvements in living standards, urbanisation and rising health awareness have led to a growing preference for packaged and branded herbal/traditional products sold by... ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Bulgaria
3/8/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Bulgaria report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2007-2011, allowing you to identify the ...
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$900.00
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Herbal Supplements and Remedies
3/1/2012 | published by: Global Industry Analysts
... Herbal Supplements. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in China
2/28/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... product quality, as well as increasing brand recognition through heavy investment in TV commercials and other marketing campaigns. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in China report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Canada
2/27/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Canada report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2007-2011, allowing you to identify ...
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Chile
2/27/2012 | published by: Euromonitor International
... products appeal for their perceived low side effects. In the 2009-2010 National Health Survey, the prevalence of consumption of at least one natural medicine was 8% whereas for regular medicines it was 49%. In terms ...
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Alternative Health Therapies in Australia - Industry Market Research Report
2/23/2012 | published by: IBISWorld
... of treatment. The industry includes treatments such as acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, homeopathy and other therapies that fall outside of the scope of commonly accepted Western medicine. This report covers the scope, size, disposition ...
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