No one looks forward to the cold and flu season. Americans catch an estimated 1 billion colds each year. In fact, the common cold is among the leading reasons for visiting a doctor and for missing school or work

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Colds and Flu and CAM: At a Glance

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) welcomes five new members to the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NACCAM). The council serves as the principal advisory body to NCCAM, the lead Federal agency for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research, and a component of the National Institutes of Health. The council is composed of physicians, scientists, licensed CAM practitioners, and members of the public who contribute their time and expertise over a four-year term

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NCCAM’s Advisory Council Welcomes Five New Members

Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D., a specialist in neural mechanisms of complex behaviors, has been appointed director of the Division of Extramural Research at the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a component of the National Institutes of Health. The Division of Extramural Research develops and oversees NCCAM-funded research and research training programs. Division staff provide guidance regarding NCCAM research interests and priorities, and funding mechanisms and opportunities.

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Dr. Emmeline Edwards Named Director of NCCAM’s Division of Extramural Research

The National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NACCAM) is charged with the responsibility of advising, consulting with, and making recommendations to the Director, NCCAM, on matters relating to the research activities and functions of the Center. The role and responsibilities of the council members include secondary review of grant applications in light of NCCAM scientific program priorities and program balance. The agenda for the upcoming February meeting is posted for your review

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Advisory Council Meeting, February 5th 2010

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) will celebrate a decade of rigorous research with NCCAM’s 10th Anniversary Research Symposium: Exploring the Science of Complementary and Alternative Medicine . Speakers will discuss topics including natural products, mind-body medicine, and the intersection of behavioral science and integrative medicine. People have used some CAM therapies since ancient times and often with little scientific evidence

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Research Symposium Will Explore the Science of CAM

Urinary Tract Conditions: Examining the Evidence on Cranberry and Saw Palmetto Patients with urinary tract infections often ask health care providers about using complementary and alternative medicine to relieve symptoms or prevent recurrences. Also Featuring: NCCAM’s 1st Decade of Discovery and Achievement; An Interview With Wendy Weber, N.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.; North American Research Conference on CAM/Integrative Medicine; New Survey Details Americans’ Spending on CAM; and other stories Take our Reader Survey at http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/survey.html?nav=rss

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Focus on Research and Care November 2009

Americans spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) over the previous 12 months, according to a 2007 government survey. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products such as herbal supplements, meditation, chiropractic, and acupuncture that are not generally considered to be part of conventional medicine

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Americans Spent $33.9 Billion Out-of-Pocket on Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Americans spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) over the previous 12 months, according to a 2007 government survey. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products such as herbal supplements, meditation, chiropractic, and acupuncture that are not generally considered to be part of conventional medicine. CAM accounts for approximately 1.5 percent of total health care expenditures ($2.2 trillion) and 11.2 percent of total out-of-pocket expenditures (conventional out-of-pocket: $286.6 billion and CAM out-of-pocket: $33.9 billion) on health care in the United States

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Americans Spent $33.9 Billion Out-of-Pocket on Complementary and Alternative Medicine

People who have trouble sleeping may try dietary supplements, relaxation therapies, or other forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in an effort to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and improve the overall quality of their sleep. This fact sheet provides basic information on sleep disorders and “what the science says” about the effectiveness of CAM practices people use as sleep aids.

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Sleep Disorders and CAM: At a Glance