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Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What’s In a …

WebThe mission of NCCIH is to determine, through rigorous scientific investigation, the fundamental science, usefulness, and safety of complementary and integrative …

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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

WebThe mission of NCCIH is to define, through rigorous scientific investigation, the usefulness and safety of complementary and integrative health interventions and their roles in …

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Whole Person Health: What You Need To Know NCCIH

WebThe Total Force Fitness program arose within the U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System in response to the need for a more holistic approach—a focus on the …

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Wellness and Well-Being NCCIH

WebResearch sponsored by NCCIH suggests that people who use complementary approaches for wellness tend to have better overall health, higher rates of physical activity, and lower …

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10 Things To Know About the Science of Health NCCIH

Web10 Things To Know About the Science of Health. It’s sometimes difficult to tell the difference between health facts and myths, particularly around complementary and integrative …

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Cardiovascular Disease NCCIH

WebCardiovascular diseases (diseases of the heart or blood vessels) are the number one cause of death in the United States. The most common type of cardiovascular disease is …

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Building a Path to Whole Person Health NCCIH

WebThis strategic plan has been informed and shaped by an effort to better define and map a path to whole person health by expanding and building on current activities while …

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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

WebNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

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Health Restoration, Resilience, Disease Prevention & Health …

WebIntroduction and Explanation of Need. There continues to be a growing interest in the use of complementary and integrative health approaches for preventing the onset of mental, …

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Meditation and Mindfulness: What You Need To Know NCCIH

WebThe term “meditation” refers to a variety of practices that focus on mind and body integration and are used to calm the mind and enhance overall well-being. Some types of meditation …

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Yoga for Health: What the Science Says NCCIH

WebA 2018 report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality evaluated 8 trials of yoga for low-back pain (involving 1,466 total participants) and found that yoga improved pain …

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Yoga: What You Need To Know NCCIH

WebYoga is an ancient and complex practice, rooted in Indian philosophy. It began as a spiritual practice but has become popular as a way of promoting physical and mental well-being. …

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Health Topics A-Z NCCIH

WebMake our A to Z list your first stop when you search for information on complementary and integrative health.

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Music and Health: What You Need To Know NCCIH

WebYes, according to a growing body of research. Listening to or making music affects the brain in ways that may help promote health and manage disease symptoms. Performing or …

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Massage Therapy: What You Need To Know NCCIH

WebMassage therapy, with or without aromatherapy (the use of essential oils) has been used to attempt to relieve pain, anxiety, and other symptoms in people with cancer. A 2016 …

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Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: What You Need To Know

WebThe word “marijuana” refers to parts of or products from the plant Cannabis sativa that contain substantial amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the substance that’s …

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Echinacea NCCIH

WebEchinacea is promoted as a dietary supplement for the common cold and other infections, based on the idea that it might stimulate the immune system to more effectively fight …

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