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Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Audio (En español)

Health care practices and products that are not considered part of conventional (Western) medicine. Complementary medicine refers to use of nonstandard treatments together with conventional treatments. Alternative medicine refers to use of nonstandard treatments in place of conventional treatments. Examples of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) include use of herbal medicines, acupuncture, and massage therapy.

See Related Term(s):  National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine