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What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?

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Many Americans use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pursuit of health and well-being. This fact sheet presents an overview of CAM, types of CAM, and information on safety and regulation... Details >

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clearinghouse, National Institutes of Health

Overview of Tai Chi  External Link

This brief history of the practice and philosophy of Tai Chi includes the roles of meditation, movement and deep breathing in improving health, balance, wellness and sleep.... Details >

American Tai Chi Association  External Link

Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief  External Link

The body’s natural relaxation response is a powerful antidote to stress. Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, and yoga can help you a... Details >

Helpguide  External Link

Tai Chi & Qi Gong for Health and Well-Being (Video)

Tai chi, which originated in China as a martial art, is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Tai chi is sometimes referred to as "moving meditation"—practitioners move... Details >

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Tai Chi and Qigong Class Locator  External Link

Find a local Tai Chi or Qigong class to enhance your health and wellness. Classes and instructors are listed by city.... Details >

American Tai Chi Association  External Link

Tai Chi: An Introduction

Tai chi, which originated in China as a martial art, is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Learn more about it on this web page.... Details >

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Tai Chi: Discover the Many Possible Health Benefits  External Link

If you're looking for another way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-chee). Tai chi is sometimes described as "meditation in motion" because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connec... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

Terms Related to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Use this glossary for a brief introduction to common complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) terms and definitions. These terms include: the Alexander Technique, ayurevedic medicine, hypnosis, p... Details >

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health