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Alternative medicine is the healing arts not taught in traditional Western medical schools that promote options to conventional medicine that is taught in these schools. Complementary medicine is different from alternative medicine. Whereas complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine, alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine.

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    Lower Back Pain Article
    • Low back pain facts
    • What is the anatomy of the low back?
    • What is the function of the low back?
    • What are common causes of lower back pain?
    • What are other causes of lower back pain?
    • What are uncommon causes of low back pain?
    • What are other symptoms and signs sometimes associated with low back pain?
    • How is low back pain diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for low back pain?
    • What is the outlook (prognosis) for low back pain?
    • Can low back pain be prevented?
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    Cervical Cancer Article
    • Cervical cancer facts*
    • What is the cervix?
    • What is cancer?
    • What are the risk factors and causes of cervical cancer?
    • What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?
    • How is cervical cancer diagnosed?
    • How is staging of cervical cancer determined?
    • What is the treatment for cervical cancer?
    • What are methods of treatment for cervical cancer?
    • How do I go about getting a second opinion?
    • What follow-up care is involved after cervical cancer treatment?
    • What support, research, and clinical trials information is available for cervical cancer patients?
  • Chronic Pain Chronic pain is pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) that persists or progresses over a long period of time. In contrast to...learn more »
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    Chronic Pain Article
    • Introduction to chronic pain
    • The A to Z of pain
    • How is pain diagnosed?
    • How is pain treated?
    • Pain management
    • What is the role of age and gender in pain?
    • A pain primer: what do we know about pain?
    • What is the future of pain research?
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    • Spine basics: the vertebrae, discs and spinal cord
    • The nervous system
    • Phantom pain: how does the brain feel?
    • Chili peppers, capsaicin and pain
    • Marijuana for pain treatment
    • Nerve blocks for pain treatment
    • Where can I get more information about pain?
  • ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder characterized by the symptoms hyperactivity,...learn more »
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    ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children) Article
    • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children facts
    • What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
    • What is the cause of ADHD in children?
    • What are childhood ADHD symptoms and signs?
    • How is ADHD in children diagnosed?
    • Is ADHD inherited?
    • Is childhood ADHD on the increase? If so, why?
    • Can ADHD be seen in brain scans of children with the disorder?
    • What is the role of alternative therapies in ADHD?
    • What are behavioral treatments for ADHD in children?
    • Which educational interventions have been studied and shown to be effective in the treatment of ADHD?
    • What medications are currently being used to treat ADHD in children?
    • What is the relationship between ADHD and other disorders, such as learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, or depression?
    • What is the prognosis for individuals with ADHD?
    • What is the history of ADHD? How is it related to ADD?
    • What are the future research directions for ADHD?
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    Alternative Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis Article
    • Alternative therapies are recommended for MS intro
    • What alternative therapies are recommended for MS?
    • What are some other alternative/complementary therapy options for MS?
    • How can I tell which therapies are worth taking?
    • What red flags should I watch out for?
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  • Chiropractic
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  • Homeopathy