Contrary to expectations, the COVID pandemic did not cause a spike in the overall use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Europe: the growth was modest, from 27% in 2014 to 28% in 2023.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has begun endorsing alternative medicines — some widely discredited by medical authorities. WHO began encouraging the public to explore these treatment options via ...

The popularity of alternative and complementary medicine is growing rapidly. This report investigates the reasons why acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, vitamin therapy and other modalities are ...

From 1876 to 1943, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg was the director of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, a grand hotel, spa, and wellness center. He is perhaps better known for his invention of cornflakes, ...

Mind-body medicine should not be an 'alternative,' nor should complementary and integrative medicine be something doctors are not exposed to during their training." —Dr. Bernie Siegel Source: ...

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has remained fairly steady across Europe over the past decade. However, significant disparities exist between countries. Contrary to ...