Text Version of NCCAM is answering Important questions about complementary and health approaches

This graphic depicts two priority areas covering what NCCAM studies¹: mind and body practices (acupuncture, massage, meditatino, spinal manipulation, deep-breathing exercises, hypnotherapy, qi gong, tai chi, etc.) and natural products (herbs, botanicals, dietary supplements, probiotics, etc.). Six important questions about complementary health approaches include: pain; interactions and safety; biological effects; mechanisms; healthy behaviors; and symptoms.

To learn more, visit nccam.nih.gov.

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¹ nccam.nih.gov/sites/nccam.nih.gov/files/NCCAM_SP_508.pdf (1.7MB PDF)