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• Classification of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapies

  • Whole alternative medical systems - Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Traditional Chinese medicine
  • Mind-body interventions - relaxation techniques, biofeedback, guided imagery, meditation
  • Biologically-based treatments - botanical medicine, dietary supplements
  • Manipulative and body-based methods - Chiropractic, Massage therapy
  • Energy therapies - Acupuncture, therapeutic touch, reiki
• NCCAM (2014) grouped CAM practices into


  • Natural products
  • Mind and body medicine
  • Manipulative and body-based practices
  • Other CAM practices
• NCCIH (2015) divided CAM approaches into

  • Natural products - herbs, botanicals, probiotics, and dietary supplements
  • Mind and body practices - yoga, chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation, meditation, massage therapy, relaxation techniques, and etc.
  • Other CAM health approaches - ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathy, and homeopathy