Welcome to the Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Guide
- to offer a list of authoritative online and library resources on the topic of CAM.
- to assist in evaluating the effectiveness of various CAM treatments.
- to understand the differences between complimentary medicine, alternative medicine, and integrative medicine.
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Barbara M. Sorondo
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Primary index to the international literature of nursing and health. CINAHL Plus provides a wide scope of nursing and allied health journals as well as a high number of records, full-text, and cited references. In addition, it provides full-text evidence-based care sheets, quick lessons and continuing education modules.
Cochrane Library
Collection of health databases providing independent evidence to inform clinical treatment decisions and other health related decisions. Includes: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Methodology Register, Health Technology Assessment Database and NHS Economic Evaluation Database.
EMBASE, from Elsevier Life Sciences Solutions, provides extensive coverage of international biomedical journals and conferences and is a key resource for generating systematic reviews, making informed decisions in evidence-based medicine, and for post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices.
MICROMEDEX is a collection of many different drug and clinical databases, including Alternative Medicine, DISEASEDEX Emergency Medicine, DISEASEDEX General Medicine, DRUGDEX System, Imprint Codes in Identidex, Interaction Checking, IV Compatibility, Lab Advisor, Martindale, and RED BOOK.
NatMedPro, formerly Natural Medicines, provides unbiased, evidence-based information and ratings on over 90,000 dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary and alternative therapies.
Database produced by NLM (National Library of Medicine) containing bibliographic references, including abstracts of articles from thousands of bio medical journals.
Guides
Complimentary and Alternative General Journals
Alternative MedicineInnoVision Health Media
Alternative Medicine ReviewThorne Research, Inc.
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (JCAM)Japanese Society for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine StudiesPAGEPress
BMC Complementary and Alternative MedicineBioMed Central
Journal of Alternative Medicine ResearchNova Science Publishers
Townsend Letter: The Examiner of Alternative MedicineThe Townsend Letter Group
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines (AJTCAM)African Networks on Ethnomedicines
International Journal of Biosciences, Alternative and Holistic Medicine
Alternative Therapies in Health and MedicineInnoVision Communications
Journal of Integrative MedicineElsevier Science Pub.
Integrative Medicine AlertAHC Media
Journal of Advancement in MedicineAmerican College of Advancement in Medicine
Human Sciences Press
SAGE Publications
Natural SolutionsInnovision Health Media
NCCAM Clinical DigestNational Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
NCI CAM NewsOffice of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Complementary Health Practice ReviewSage Publications
Journals
Ayurveda
Biofeedback
Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
Herbal Medicine
Homeopathy
Hypnosis
Naturopathy / Naturopathic Medicine
Yoga
Acupuncture
Medical AcupunctureAmerican Academy of Medical Acupuncture
Acupuncture TodayMPA Media
Acupuncture in MedicineSAGE Publications
World Journal of AcupunctureElsevier on behalf of World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion House
Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental MedicineHarcourt Health Sciences
The Journal of Acupuncture & Integrative MedicineCalifornia State Oriental Medical Association
Acupuncture in PhysiotherapyAcupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Ltd.
Journal of Acupuncture ResearchKorean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina ScienceSpringer-Verlag
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesKorean Pharmacopuncture Institute
Ayurveda
International Journal of Ayurveda ResearchMedknow Publications
International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and PharmacyMoksha Publishing House
Journal of AyurvedaMedknow Publications
Journal of Ayurveda Case ReportsMedknow Publications
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative MedicineMedknow Publications
Indian Journal of Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine KleuMedknow Publications
Ancient Science of Life: Journal of International Institute of AyurvedaMedknow Publications
Ayu: An International Quarterly Journal of Research in AyurvedaMedknow Publications
Biofeedback
BiofeedbackAllen Press Publishing Services
Applied Psychophysiology and BiofeedbackSpringer
Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative MedicineHindawi
Journal of Complementary & Integrative MedicineWalter de Gruyter & Co
Journal of Evidence-based Integrative MedicineSAGE Publications
Herbal Medicine
TMR Modern Herbal MedicineTMR Publishing Group
Advanced Herbal MedicineShahrekord University of Medical Sciences
Australian Journal of Herbal MedicineNational Herbalists Association of Australia
AkiNik Publications
Journal of Herbal MedicineNational Institute of Medical Herbalists
Herbal Medicines JournalLorestan University of Medical Sciences
Chinese Herbal MedicinesTianjin Press of Chinese Herbal Medicine
Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic MedicineAustralia National Herbalists Association of Australia
Australian Journal of Medical HerbalismNational Herbalists Association of Australia
Homeopathy
The American Journal of HomeopathyW.L.J. Kiderlen & Co.
Indian Journal of Research in HomoeopathyMedknow Publications
The British Homoeopathic JournalJ. Bale, Sons & Danielsson
Hypnosis
Contemporary Hypnosis: The Journal of the British Society of Experimental and Clinical HypnosisCrown House Pub.
European Journal of Clinical HypnosisLondon European Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy and HypnosisAustralian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists
Naturopathy / Naturopathic Medicine
Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic MedicineAustralia National Herbalists Association of Australia
Naturopathy DigestYoga
Yoga JournalCalifornia Yoga Teachers Association
Yoga Therapy in PracticeInternational Association of Yoga Therapis
International Journal of YogaMedknow Publications
Race and YogaUniversity of California Press eScholarship
Journal of Yoga & Physical TherapyOMICS Publishing Group
Yoga-mimamsaMedknow Publications
Yoga Therapy TodayInternational Association of Yoga Therapists
International Journal of Yoga - Philosophy Psychology and ParapsychologyMedknow Publications
AscentYasodhara Ashram Society
Talking about Complimentary and Alternative Medicine with Health Care Providers: A Workbook and Tips