Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Friday's Progress Notes - July 27, 2001
Mental Health Information - Vol. 5 Issue 16
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CONTENTS
1. Defining complementary and alternative medicine
2. Alternative therapies for depression, diabetes, and obesity
3. Holistic pediatric care
4. Spirituality and faith
5. Imagery and pain control
6. Omega-3 fatty acids and mental health
7. Additional CAM resources
8. Fibromyalgia
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Dear Colleagues,
Increasing numbers of patients are using complementary or alternative therapies to augment traditional medical care or as a substitute for conventional treatment. Today’s newsletter provides information on CAM.
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Regards,
Jack
John L. Miller, MD
1. NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (NCCAM)
What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)?
Complementary and alternative medicine, as defined by NCCAM, is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/cam.html
2. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Alternative Therapies: Depression, Diabetes, Obesity
The article focuses on depression, diabetes, and obesity and the role that natural products can play in the treatment of these medical conditions.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000901/1051.html
3. PEDIATRICS
Holistic Pediatrics = Good Medicine
Holistic medicine means caring for the whole child in the context
of that child's values, their family's beliefs, their family system,
and their culture in the larger community, and considering a range
of therapies based on the evidence of their benefits and cost.
4. PARNTERSHIP FOR CARING
Spirituality and Faith
In death, spirituality can deepen meaning of life.
5. ATLANTIS ARTICLES
Imagery and Pain Control
http://www.imagerynet.com/atlantis/articles/pain.html
Transformation of Pain
http://www.imagerynet.com/atlantis/articles/pain4.html
Dr. David Bresler discusses imagery techniques that help alleviate pain, decrease pain sensation, and enhance pain tolerance.
6. MEDSCAPE - DRUG BENEFIT TRENDS
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Mental Health
Patients with bipolar disease appear to benefit from this supplementation. (Free Medscape registration required for access.)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/409997
7. FRIDAY'S PROGRESS NOTES
Integrative Medicine
This newsletter provides additional clinical resources.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/newsletter/FPN_14_7.html
8. NIAMS
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/fibromyalgia.html
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