Despite the widespread use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies for chronic pain, scientific evidence on efficacy and mechanisms—whether the therapies help the conditions for which they are used and, if so, how—is, for the most part, limited. However, the evidence base is growing, especially for therapies that many people use for common kinds
Massage is used for many health purposes, but little is known about how it works on a biological level. A recent study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine examined the effects of one session of Swedish massage therapy—a form of massage using long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration, and tapping—on the
FDA is issuing this warning because the use of Hylands Teething Tablets may pose a risk to children. FDA analysis and testing identified some Hylands Teething Tablets that contained varying amounts of belladonna, a potentially toxic ingredient. FDA has received reports of serious adverse events in children taking this product that are consistent with belladonna
As a Lead Administrative Officer, you will serve as a key advisor to the senior staff. You will provide financial and budget management services by coordinating the continuous management of several Labs/Offices/Divisions and Branch budgets. You will coordinate personnel and position management services by managing associated activities, and protecting and ensuring confidentiality. You will participate
On October 14, 2010, FDA warned eight companies that market over-the-counter chelation products that these are unapproved drugs and devices and that it is a violation of federal law to make false claims about the products. NCCAM FDA Issues Warnings to Marketers of Unapproved "Chelation" Products
As many as one in five Americans have symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Many people with IBS turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to help relieve their symptoms. This fact sheet provides basic information on IBS and “what the science says” about CAM practices that many people with IBS use. If you are
Turmeric—an herb commonly used in curry powders, mustards, and cheeses—may protect bones against osteoporosis, according to a recent laboratory study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that can lead to an increased risk of fractures. The condition is common in postmenopausal women. This study, which used an
As a Legislative Liaison, you will provide advice and guidance to the Director, OPPE, and the Director, NCCAM, in analyzing and assessing NCCAM program goals and objectives with legislative relevance. You will work with other offices and programs of NCCAM and with NCCAM planning and program staff to coordinate the development and reporting of data