What is complementary and alternative medicine?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) define complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as the collective term for "medical products and practices that are not part of standard care." Standard care is what practiced by medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, and allied health professionals, such as nurses and physical therapists.
Complementary & alternative medicine includes the practices of:
While chiropractic is considered a part of CAM, resources in this guide will be focusing on other aspects of alternative medicine.
The ACP Evidence-Based Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine by 
Alternative Healing in American History by 
Essentials of Law, Ethics, and Professional Issues in CAM by 
Integrating Complementary and Conventional Medicine by 
The Medical Library Association Guide to Finding Out About Complementary and Alternative Medicine by