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Review
. 2025 Feb 11;63(3):202-212.
doi: 10.5114/reum/195015. eCollection 2025.

Beyond conventional care: exploring complementary and alternative medicine for autoimmune disorders

Marcel Katrib  1 , Zahi Hamdan  1 , Jamal Serhal  2 , Francheska Hayek  1 , Nisrine Makarem  3 , Mohamad Ali Rida  4
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Review

Beyond conventional care: exploring complementary and alternative medicine for autoimmune disorders

Marcel Katrib et al. Reumatologia. .

Abstract

This literature review provides a comprehensive overview of the use of complementary and alternative modalities for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, which pose a significant challenge in contemporary healthcare, often requiring long-term management with conventional therapies. It explores a diverse range of complementary and alternative therapies, including herbal remedies, dietary interventions, mind-body practices, and emerging therapies, in the context of the management of several autoimmune diseases, highlighting increased patient satisfaction, pain management and adaptation. The findings shed light on the evolving role of complementary and alternative medicine in addressing autoimmune diseases, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to patient care.

Keywords: CAM; autoimmune; complementary and alternative medicine; herbs; rheumatology; supplements.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Summary of the available CAM therapies in autoimmune diseases.
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