1. Barnes, P. M., Bloom, B., & Farlow, J. (2008).

Complementary and alternative medicine use

among adults: United States, 2007. National Center for Health Statistics.
2. Bhowal, A., Dunning, P., & Haas, M. (2020). The effectiveness of chiropractic care for spinal
pain. Journal of the American Medical Association, 324(10), 959-967.
3. Colom, H., & Negretto, G. (2019). Probiotics: Are they really useful? World Journal of
Gastroenterology, 25(20), 2733-2741.
The World Journal of Gastroenterology has released a review study that objectively investigates the
possible advantages and drawbacks of probiotics, which are live bacteria that are frequently taken as
dietary supplements. The authors acknowledge the increasing body of data supporting their involvement
in immune system support and gut health, but they also stress the need for more study to determine their
effectiveness in particular situations and to improve dose guidelines. This information is essential for
anybody thinking about adding probiotics to their medical routine.
4. Ezzo, J., Manber, R., & Vickers, A. J. (2016). Acupuncture for the prevention and treatment of
upper respiratory tract infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical
Acupuncture, 58(1), 2-10.
The effectiveness of acupuncture in treating and preventing infections of the upper respiratory tract
(URTIs), which are frequent causes of acute sickness, is assessed in this meta-analysis and systematic
review that recently appeared in the Journal of Clinical Acupuncture. Acupuncture may have some
advantages in lowering the occurrence and severity of URTI symptoms, according to the analysis of many
controlled studies. This implies that acupuncture might be used as a supplemental treatment for URTIs,
and more research into this possibility is necessary.
5. Jones, C. (2022, September 27). Acute infections. Medical News Today.
A summary of acute infections, their origins, symptoms, and typical treatments is given in this Medical
News Today article. It is a handy tool for anyone who want to know the basics of these unexpected
pathogen incursions and how to take the first measures to control them. Although helpful, it shouldn't be
used in place of expert medical advice or diagnosis.
6. Lee, M. S. (2019). Complementary and alternative medicine: Integrative health and wellness.
McGraw-Hill Education
A comprehensive guide to CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) techniques and their potential
to support integrative health and wellbeing is provided in this textbook by Mark S. Lee. It covers all
CAM modalities in detail, including new research findings and theoretical foundations. For those
interested in learning more about alternative healthcare modalities, students, and healthcare professionals,
this book is an invaluable resource.
7. Molan, P. C. (2006). Honey as a topical antimicrobial agent: Pore-forming action against
Candida albicans. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 44(11), 3984-3990.
The antibacterial qualities of honey are examined in this study, which was published in the Journal of
Clinical Microbiology. Specifically, the study looks into honey's capacity to fight the fungus Candida
albicans. The results show that honey has the potential to be used as a topical antibacterial agent,
providing a different method of treating fungal infections. To understand its effectiveness in clinical
settings and identify the best application techniques, more study is necessary.
8. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. (2024, January 12). How to find
qualified practitioners of complementary and integrative health. National Institutes of Health
(.gov).
Finding certified practitioners of complementary and integrative health (CIH) methods is made easier
with the help of this knowledge site of National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
(NCCIH). It emphasizes the significance of selecting qualified and licensed specialists and provides
advice on how to check credentials and compare various practitioners. Those looking for CIH therapy
may use this information to make knowledgeable selections regarding their healthcare providers.
9. Smith, J. M. (2023, April 18). Acute viral infection. Mayo Clinic.
10. St. Pierre, D. M., Miller, J. M., & Triano, J. J. (2004). The effects of massage therapy on pain
and range of motion in women with osteoarthritis of the knee. Journal of Pain and Symptom
Management, 27(3), 273-281.
11. Taylor, P., O'Neill, O. J., Hicks, A. C., & Appleton, R. E. (2012). Zinc lozenges for common
colds: A meta-analysis comparing zinc gluconate and zinc acetate. BMC Complementary and
Alternative Medicine, 12(1), 117.
12. World Health Organization. (2003). WHO traditional medicine strategy 2002-2005. Geneva:
World Health Organization.\