Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) refers to a broad range of healthcare practices and products used alongside or in place of conventional medicine, including herbal remedies, nutritional approaches, acupuncture, mind-body techniques, and various energy-based and traditional therapies. The field is defined…
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) refers to a broad range of healthcare practices and products used alongside or in place of conventional medicine, including herbal remedies, nutritional approaches, acupuncture, mind-body techniques, and various energy-based and traditional therapies. The field is defined by its position relative to mainstream biomedical practice and by the diversity of its modalities, which share an emphasis on holistic approaches to health and well-being. Research in this area examines a variety of CAM interventions, including studies of biofield and consciousness-based energy treatments applied to test formulations and evaluated for effects on biomarkers, cellular and organ-health parameters, antioxidant and immunomodulatory activity, and outcomes in experimental models of inflammation, aging, and cardiovascular and renal stress. Studies also assess such approaches in the context of bone health, hair growth, and plant cell systems, reflecting the breadth of CAM investigation. The significance of CAM lies in its widespread use, the interest in its potential to complement conventional treatment and support overall well-being, and the importance of subjecting its practices to systematic evaluation. Rigorous study is essential to distinguish effective interventions from those lacking demonstrable benefit and to understand mechanisms where effects are observed. Examining CAM within a scientific framework supports informed decision-making by patients and clinicians and clarifies the role these therapies may play within integrative approaches to health and disease.
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 12 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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