RAND researchers conducted a systematic review that synthesized evidence from randomized controlled trials of St. Johns wort--used adjunctively or as monotherapy--to provide estimates of its efficacy and safety in treating adults with major depressive disorder.

RAND researchers conducted a systematic review that synthesized evidence from randomized controlled trials of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy--used adjunctively or as monotherapy--to assess its efficacy and safety in treating adults with major depressive disorder.

Make menopause a change for the better! Are you entering menopause? Would you like to be prepared for it when it arrives? Whether the change of life is upon you or years away, now is the best time to find out all you can about this natural life process. The more you know, the better you can take care of yourself. And the healthier you are, the easier your menopause is likely to be. Written by two authorities in complementary medicine and women's...

"Complementary medicine is an increasing feature of healthcare. This introductory text has been written for conventionally trained health professionals and aims to provide a practical, concise and clear overview of this emerging field." "Given the increasing proliferation of information on complementary medicine, much of it promotional or partisan, the ABC of Complementary Medicine provides doctors and other health professionals with essential guidance...

Two naturopaths introduce us to the world of brain biochemistry, translating the science into laymen's terms, so that the reader can understand the potential power of herbs and nutrients to enhance health, prevent disorders, and affect existing health disorders. These alternatives, or supplements, to medication are being used across the country to help treat health conditions with a psychological component--from ADHD and anorexia to insomnia, menopause,...

Complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies encompass a broad spectrum of practices and beliefs. The NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) defines CAM as "healthcare practices outside the realm of conventional medicine, which are yet to be validated using scientific methods." Integrative medicine refers to ongoing efforts to combine the best of conventional and evidence-based complementary therapies while...

Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines A Mother's Guide to Raising Healthy Children--Naturally provides the necessary building blocks for you to help your child thrive in body, mind, and spirit. Based on up-to-date, practical advice from top experts in the field of natural medicine, this essential resource will answer your questions and allay your concerns and fears about numerous health decisions-from the benefits of breast-feeding to the diversity...