The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health is a United States government agency which explores complementary and alternative medicine.
What exactly is complementary medicine?
Complementary medicine is used to describe therapeutic techniques that are not part of conventional medicine (also called "regular," "standard," or "mainstream" medicine). Complementary therapies are used as a "complement" or addition to conventional medicine.
What is complementary medicine examples?
Examples of complementary medicine include:
- Alternative health approaches such as traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, and naturopathy.
- Mind and body practices like acupuncture, massage therapy, and tai chi.
- Natural health products like herbs, dietary supplements, and probiotics.
