FIU Libraries: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Guide: Popular CAM Treatments

Learn More About These Popular CAM Treatments

Just because it is popular, that doesn't mean it is safe and/or effective! Use the resources in these sections to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of popular CAM treatments.

These sections will provide basic information on each treatment, subject terms you can use to search in PubMed/MEDLINE and CINAHL to find research on the treatment, links to search the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, clinical trials investigating the treatment's effectiveness, and resources to help you find practitioners.

Note: the FIU Libraries do not endorse or recommend any of these CAM treatments. Before choosing any CAM treatment, read the information provided on its safety and effectiveness, and consult with your health care provider.

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Definition:

Stimulation of specific body areas by piercing with fine needles, electric currents, or heat.

Basic Information:

Subject Terms for MEDLINE/PubMed:

Acupuncture
Acupuncture Therapy
Acupuncture, Ear
Acupuncture Points
Acupuncture Analgesia

Subject Terms for CINAHL:

Acupuncture
Acupuncture, Ear
Acupuncture Points
Acupuncturists
Acupuncture Anesthesia

Cochrane Systematic Reviews:

Search for Acupuncture

Clinical Trials:

Clinicatrials.gov: Acupuncture

Find a Practitioner:

(Note: explore the information above and consult your health care provider before choosing this CAM treatment.)

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National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Definition:

Use of essential oils, which are the fragrant oils of plants.

Basic Information:

Subject Term for MEDLINE/PubMed:

Aromatherapy

Subject Terms for CINAHL:

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapists

Cochrane Systematic Reviews:

Search for Aromatherapy OR "Essential Oils"

Clinical Trials:

Clinicaltrials.gov: Aromatherapy

Find a Practitioner:

(Note: explore the information above and consult your health care provider before choosing this CAM treatment.)

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Definition:

Producing of a state of consciousness in which a person is highly responsive to suggestion or instruction.

Basic Information:

Subject Terms for MEDLINE/PubMed:

Hypnosis
Hypnosis, Anesthetic
Hypnosis, Dental

Subject Terms for CINAHL:

Hypnosis
Hypnosis, Anesthetic
Posthypnotic Suggestion

Cochrane Systematic Reviews:

Search for Hypno*

Clinical Trials:

Clinicaltrials.gov: Hypnosis

Find a Practitioner:

(Note: explore the information above and consult your health care provider before choosing this CAM treatment.)

American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

Definition:

Methodical manual manipulation of body tissue.

Basic Information:

Subject Terms for MEDLINE/PubMed:

Massage

Subject Terms for CINAHL:

Massage
Neuromuscular Massage
Sports Massage
Massage Therapists
Deep Tissue Massage
Swedish Massage
American Massage Therapy Association

Cochrane Systematic Reviews:

Search for Massage

Clinical Trials:

Clinicaltrials.gov: Massage

Find a Practitioner:

(Note: explore the information above and consult your health care provider before choosing this CAM treatment.)

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American Massage Therapy Association

Definition:

State of consciousness in which the mind ignores external stimuli and focuses.

Basic Information:

Subject Terms for MEDLINE/PubMed:

Meditation
Mindfulness
See also: Qigong

Subject Terms for CINAHL:

Meditation
Mindfulness
See also: Qigong

Cochrane Systematic Reviews:

Search for Meditat* OR Mindfulness

Clinical Trials:

Clinicaltrials.gov: Meditation

Find a Practitioner:

(Note: explore the information above and consult your health care provider before choosing this CAM treatment.)

University Calendar: Meditation Events

Definition:

In therapy, may involve listening to or performing music to influence well-being and qualtiy of life.

Basic Information:

Natural Medicines: Music Therapy

Subject Terms for MEDLINE/PubMed:

Music
Music Therapy

Subject Terms for CINAHL:

Music
Music Therapy

Cochrane Systematic Reviews:

Search for Music

Clinical Trials:

Clinicaltrials.gov: Music

Find a Practitioner:

(Note: explore the information above and consult your health care provider before choosing this CAM treatment.)

American Music Therapy Association

Definition:

System of exercises for attaining bodily and/or mental control.

Basic Information:

Subject Terms for MEDLINE/PubMed:

Yoga

Subject Terms for CINAHL:

Yoga
Yoga Pose

Cochrane Systematic Reviews:

Search for Yoga

Clinical Trials:

Clinicaltrials.gov: Yoga

Find a Practitioner:

(Note: explore the information above and consult your health care provider before choosing this CAM treatment.)

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