Many people use reflexology as a complementary wellness practice to manage stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue. Some studies suggest that foot massage and reflexology may help lower stress levels, ...

After Marianne Sarcich underwent treatment for breast cancer in 2016, she called an acupuncturist in hopes of easing her cancer-related anxiety—but made sure to be upfront. “I told her right away that ...

Researchers have reported people who undergo massage experience measurable changes in their body's immune and endocrine response. Although there have been previous, smaller studies about the health ...

There are a number of reasons why people use complementary or alternative therapies. A paper published in 2012 suggested that around half of people with cancer use some sort of complementary therapy, ...

If you have multiple sclerosis(MS), there are many medical treatments you can use to treat your disease, like medications or physical therapy. But many people look for other ways to feel better, such ...

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) has released updated guidance on complementary approaches for women’s health, covering menopause, urinary tract infections, and ...

The convenience of the acronym 'CAM', for complementary and alternative medicine, is outweighed by important distinctions between the two. Complementary therapies are adjuncts to mainstream treatment ...