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Review
. 2017 Sep;101(5):881-893.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2017.04.006. Epub 2017 Jun 23.

Complementary and Integrative Medicine for Neurologic Conditions

Rebecca Erwin Wells  1 , Vanessa Baute  2 , Helané Wahbeh  3
Affiliations
Review

Complementary and Integrative Medicine for Neurologic Conditions

Rebecca Erwin Wells et al. Med Clin North Am. 2017 Sep.

Abstract

Although many neurologic conditions are common, cures are rare and conventional treatments are often limited. Many patients, therefore, turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The use of selected, evidence-based CAM therapies for the prevention and treatment of migraine, carpal tunnel syndrome, and dementia are presented. Evidence is growing many of modalities, including nutrition, exercise, mind-body medicine, supplements, and acupuncture.

Keywords: Alternative medicine; Carpal tunnel syndrome; Complementary medicine; Dementia; Headache; Integrative medicine; Migraine.

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