EFCAM is a federation of European CAM associations

High intake of white fruit prevents stroke

A recent study seems to indicate that a high intake of white fruits and vegetables may protect against stroke. This is not CAM in the sense of the report supporting any CAM modality but, all CAM practitioners have always advised a diet high in fresh fruit and...

Valerian helpful for menopausal sleep problems

A new study published in the journal ‘Menopause’ shows the herb valerian to be effective for menopausal women suffering sleep problems. Menopause: September 2011 – Volume 18 – Issue 9 – pp 951-955...

Australian Report finds CAM methods cost effective

A report by the National Institute for Complementary Medicine in Australia has found that four simple CAM interventions can offer cost savings. As part of NICM’s efforts to inform the effective integration of complementary medicine into routine healthcare, the...

CAM an essential part of Australian rural healthcare

CAM practitioners are increasingly forming part of the fabric of primary healthcare in many countries. A recent survey from the University of Queensland in Australia reveals that this is not just a phenomenon taking place in urban conglomerations but also in rural...

Parents want doctors to support CAM use

80% of parents of children attending a gastroenterology clinic believe that doctors should support the use of CAM. Parents revealed they were using various CAM approaches to complement and supplement their child’s conventional treatment. Results:  Sixty-nine...

CAM increasingly used for patients with pain

Complementary and alternative medicine encompasses a wide diversity of therapeutic options that have become increasingly popular treatment modalities for patients with pain, particularly when conventional strategies fail or provide only partial relief. Pain is one of...