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CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. Conventional medicine is medicine as practiced by holders of M.D. (medical doctor) or D.O. (doctor of osteopathy) degrees and by their allied health professionals, such as physical therapists, psychologists, and registered nurses. Some health care providers practice both CAM and conventional medicine. While some scientific evidence exists regarding some CAM therapies, for most there are key questions that are yet to be answered through well-designed scientific studies--questions such as whether these therapies are safe and whether they work for the diseases or medical conditions for which they are used.

The list of what is considered to be CAM changes continually, as those therapies that are proven to be safe and effective become adopted into conventional health care and as new approaches to health care emerge.
Learn more about aromatherapy, integrative medicine, homeophatic and naturopathic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and much more.

Clayton College of Natural Health offers accredited distance learning Master's degree and Doctoral programs in Natural Health, Holistic Nutrition, Traditional Naturopathy, and Holistic Wellness. Find more about programs offered.

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