Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a diverse group of medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered part of conventional medicine (as per the NCCAM website in 2014). According to the World Health Organization, it involves a diverse set of health practices and approaches, as well as knowledge and beliefs that incorporate plant, animal, and/or mineral-based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques, and exercises applied singularly or in combination to maintain well-being, as well as to treat, diagnose, or prevent illness (WHO, 2014). CAM therapies usually fall into one of two subgroups: natural products or mind and body practices. Some of the better-known modalities include acupuncture, meditation, yoga, homeopathy, Chinese medicine, and ayurveda.
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Al-Karam, C.Y. (2015). Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Psychology: An Islamic Therapy for Non-Muslims. In: Al-Karam, C.Y., Haque, A. (eds) Mental Health and Psychological Practice in the United Arab Emirates. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137558237_15
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