NIH NCCAM
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health is a United States government agency which explores complementary and alternative medicine.
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Medicine
Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine theorizes that there are more than 2,000 acupuncture points on the human body, and that these connect with 12 main and 8 secondary pathways called meridians. Chinese ... Continue reading
Biology
St. John's Wort
St. John's wort is an herb that has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes, including to treat depression. The composition of St. John's wort and how it might work are not well understood. ... Continue reading
