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International resource  "Therapeutic footprint" of medical, complementary and alternative therapies and a doctor's duty of care  PDF
Discusses the "therapeutic footprint" model as a way of examining medical therapies and complementary and alternative therapies relative to one another. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: eMJA: The Medical Journal of Australia
From: International resource
10 things to know about evaluating medical resources on the web 
Suggests questions for a consumer to consider when searching for health information on-line.
Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
From: International resource
International resource  A hassle a day may keep the doctor away: enhancing versus suppressive effects of stress on immune function 
Examines the stress response; its various components; and its effects on immunological responses under various conditions.
Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
From: International resource
A parent's guide to kids and complementary health 
Explains the importance of parents informing their children's doctor of the use of complementary and alternative health care (CAHC). Stresses the difference between a child's response to CAHC medicine and an adult's. Includes links to related resources. Prepared by the CAH and the Children's affiliates for the CHN.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: Partner feature of the month: archives
A parent's guide to kids and complementary health—Part 2 
Introduces the complementary and alternative research and education (CARE) program in pediatric integrative medicine. Describes the program's goals and the methods used. Briefly discusses plans for clinical trials, current and projected research, and scheduled public information forums.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: Partner feature of the month: archives
A patient's guide to choosing unconventional therapies  PDF
Suggests questions to consider when making treatment choices. Lists sources of information on unconventional therapies such as herbs, reflexology, acupuncture, and traditional Chinese medicine. Originally prepared by the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian Medical Association (CMA)
From: CMAJ
A picture of health 
Promotes the use of 'creative arts' therapies in improving the quality of life for those with specific mental and physical problems. Lists the various forms of creative arts and argues that they can achieve positive changes in the mental, physical, and emotional, and spiritual health of all Canadians in general.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: Magazine feature of the month: archives
A policy challenge: innovative solutions 
Explores the increase in use of complementary and alternative health care (CAHC) and natural health products (NHPs)over the previous years. Outlines the participation of a number of federal agencies in the regulation of both.
Source: Health Canada
From: Complementary and alternative health care: the other mainstream?
A practical guide to complementary therapies for people living with HIV 
Examines complementary therapies including Ayurvedic medicine, homeopathy, Aboriginal healing traditions, naturopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and other alternative wellness strategies. Acknowledges interest among people with HIV/AIDS in complementary therapies and their integration into conventional treatments.
Source: Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
A practical guide to herbal therapies for people living with HIV 
Identifies various herbal therapies used by people with HIV/AIDS and provides a brief overview of each treatment. Examines the properties of herbal products and provides information on how to choose appropriate phytotherapies.
Source: Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
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