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Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What's in a Name?

Many Americans use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pursuit of health and well-being. This fact sheet presents an overview of CAM, types of CAM, and information on safety and regulation.

Review Date: Monday, June 01, 2015

NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health - NCCIH

About Biofeedback

Biofeedback is a process that enables an individual to learn how to change physiological activity for the purposes of improving health and performance. Learn how it may help you or someone you know.

Review Date: Friday, January 25, 2013

Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback

How to Meditate

Find systematic tips for relaxation and meditation.

Review Date: Thursday, October 30, 2014

American Meditation Institute

Mind-Body Medicine

Learn about the the mind-body connection and disease prevention.

Review Date: Tuesday, October 07, 2014

American Meditation Institute

Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief

The body’s natural relaxation response is a powerful antidote to stress. Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, and yoga can help you activate this relaxation response.

Review Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2015

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Yoga for Health: An Introduction

Yoga is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with origins in ancient Indian philosophy. This web page provides a general overview of yoga and suggests sources for more information.

Review Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2015

NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health - NCCIH

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