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Vitamins and Minerals NCCIH

This article provides information about Multivitamins/multiminerals (MVMs) and their use as dietary supplements. It explains that MVMs cannot replace a healthy diet, but some people who don't get enough vitamins and minerals from food alone might … See more

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URL: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/vitamins-and-minerals

Whole Person Health: What It Is and Why It's Important

WEBIt means helping and empowering individuals, families, communities, and populations to improve their health in multiple interconnected biological, behavioral, social, and …

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CARE for Health Brings Research to Primary Care Settings

WEBA few months ago in a director’s message, I talked about an important new National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative, Communities Advancing Research Equity for …

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Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What’s In a …

WEBIntegrative health brings conventional and complementary approaches together in a coordinated way. Integrative health also emphasizes multimodal …

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Wellness and Well-Being NCCIH

WEBResearch sponsored by NCCIH suggests that people who use complementary approaches for wellness tend to have better overall health, higher rates of physical …

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Using Dietary Supplements Wisely NCCIH

WEBPart of the FDA, CFSAN oversees the safety and labeling of supplements, foods, and cosmetics. It provides information on dietary supplements. Online resources for …

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Building a Path to Whole Person Health NCCIH

WEBThis strategic plan has been informed and shaped by an effort to better define and map a path to whole person health by expanding and building on current activities …

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NCCIH Coalition for Whole Person Health NCCIH

WEBThe National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Coalition for Whole Person Health is an independent group of nonprofit organizations …

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10 Things To Know About the Science of Health NCCIH

WEB10 Things To Know About the Science of Health. It’s sometimes difficult to tell the difference between health facts and myths, particularly around complementary and …

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Health Restoration, Resilience, Disease Prevention, and Health

WEBIntroduction and Explanation of Need. There continues to be a growing interest in the use of complementary and integrative health approaches for preventing the onset …

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Health Topics A-Z NCCIH

WEBMake our A to Z list your first stop when you search for information on complementary and integrative health.

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An analysis of medical claims data suggests that a patient’s type of

WEBAn analysis of medical claims data suggests that adults experiencing new episodes of chronic pain may have differential access to all treatment options based on …

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Yoga for Health: What the Science Says NCCIH

WEBYoga for Children and Adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends yoga as a safe and potentially effective therapy for children and …

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Mind and Body Approaches for Stress and Anxiety: What the …

WEBA 2014 meta-analysis of 47 trials in 3,515 participants suggests that mindfulness meditation programs show moderate evidence of improving anxiety and …

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Ashwagandha: Usefulness and Safety NCCIH

WEBAshwagandha is an evergreen shrub found in parts of India, Africa, and the Middle East. It contains several bioactive compounds, including a group of substances known as …

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Music and Health: What You Need To Know NCCIH

WEBYes, according to a growing body of research. Listening to or making music affects the brain in ways that may help promote health and manage disease symptoms. Performing or …

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Massage Therapy for Health: What the Science Says NCCIH

WEBMassage therapy may provide short-term benefits for neck or shoulder pain. What Does the Research Show? A 2016 review of four randomized controlled trials found that massage …

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Massage Therapy: What You Need To Know NCCIH

WEBMassage therapy is used to help manage a health condition or enhance wellness. It involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body. Massage has been practiced in most …

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The Importance of Research on Health and Well-Being

WEBIn fact, one of the research strategies within NCCIH’s current strategic plan is to advance understanding of the mechanisms through which mind and body approaches …

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Melatonin: What You Need To Know NCCIH

WEBMelatonin is a hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness. It helps with the timing of your circadian rhythms (24-hour internal clock) and with sleep. Being exposed …

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