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The US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) has a great page  defining and comparing alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine

• Complementary generally refers to using a non-mainstream approach together with conventional medicine.
• Alternative refers to using a non-mainstream approach in place of conventional medicine.
• Integrative Medicine presently has various definitions. This trend includes
  •  the growing incorporation of various practices into mainstream "Western medicine".
  • the marketing of these practices based on perceived and seemingly actual benefits
  • the limitations of scientific evidence for virtually all integrative medicine practices

• Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine
• American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
• American Chiropractic Association
• American Holistic Medical Association
• American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)
• American Massage Therapy Association
• American Society of Alternative Therapists
• Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals

• Health Sciences Library – University of Washington: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
• Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library – George Washington University: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
• New York University Libraries: Complementary & Alternative Medicine\
• Southern Cross University: Natural and Complementary Medicine
• University of Rochester Medical Center – Edward G. Miner Library: Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Medicine 
• Harvard Library Research Guides: Complementary & Alternative Medicine Research
• Preston Medical Library - University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine: Consumer Health Information

All health questions questions and concerns are best answered by a health care provider.

All links in this guide are presented as professional opinions of their respective authors and may
or may not agree with the advice and professional interpretations of any health care provider that
is consulted.