Preface

Part I. An overview of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): Chapter 1. What is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)? Chapter 2. Common questions and answers about CAM ;Chapter 3. Use of CAM and the United States; Chapter 4. CAM use and children; Chapter 5. CAM use in older adults; Chapter 6. Health care providers and CAM; Chapter 7. Insurance issues and paying for CAM treatments; Chapter 8. Health fraud awareness; Chapter 9. Finding and evaluating online resources for complementary health approaches

Part II. Alternative medicine systems: Chapter 10. Acupuncture; Chapter 11. Ayurvedic medicine; Chapter 12. Homeopathy; Chapter 13. Naturopathy; Chapter 14. Other indigenous medical systems

Part III. Complementary and alternative therapies: Chapter 15. Biologically based therapies; Chapter 16. Diet-based therapies; Chapter 17. Mind-body medicine; Chapter 18. Manipulative and body-based therapies; Chapter 19. Chi-based therapies

Part IV. Dietary supplements: Chapter 20. Questions and answers about dietary supplements; Chapter 21. Herbs at a glance; Chapter 22. Using dietary supplements wisely; Chapter 23. Dietary supplements for children and teens; Chapter 24. Dietary supplements for seniors; Chapter 25. Antioxidant supplements; Chapter 26. Multivitamin/mineral (MVM) supplements; Chapter 27. Chromium; Chapter 28-Folate (folic acid); Chapter 29. Magnesium; Chapter 30. Melatonin; Chapter 31. Omega-3 and flaxseed supplements; Chapter 32. Selenium; Chapter 33. Bone and joint health supplements; Chapter 34. Supplements to support the immune system; Chapter 35. Supplements for mood and brain health; Chapter 36. Probiotics: supplements for gastrointestinal health; Chapter 37. Supplements for bodybuilding and energy; Chapter 38. Supplements for weight loss

Part V. Alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions: Chapter 39. Arthritis and CAM; Chapter 40. Asthma and allergies and CAM; Chapter 41. Cancer and CAM; Chapter 42. Chronic pain and CAM; Chapter 43. Cognitive decline and CAM; Chapter 44. Diabetes and CAM; Chapter 45. Eye conditions and CAM; Chapter 46. Fibromyalgia and CAM; Chapter 47. Headache and CAM; Chapter 48. Heart disease and chelation therapy; Chapter 49. Hepatitis C and CAM; Chapter 50. Hormones, aging, and CAM; Chapter 51. Hypertension (high blood pressure) and CAM; Chapter 52. Irritable bowel syndrome and CAM; Chapter 53. Low-back pain and CAM; Chapter 54. Mental health disorders and CAM; Chapter 55. Sleep disorders and CAM; Chapter 56. Women-related health conditions and CAM

Part VI. Additional help and information: Chapter 57. Glossary of terms related to complementary and alternative medicine; Chapter 58. Directory of organizations that provide information about complementary and alternative medicine.