These medicines and treatments range from acupuncture and homeopathy to aromatherapy, meditation and colonic irrigation.
There is no universally agreed definition of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
The information that tells whether a healthcare treatment is safe and effective is called evidence. You can use evidence to help you decide whether you want to use a CAM. Detailed information on many complementary and alternative treatments can be found listed on the NHS website in ...
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