Abstract: . . .  for your information. It is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your primary health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with your health care provider. The mention of any product, service, or therapy in this information is not an endorsement by NCCAM. National Institutes of Health ??? U.S. Department of Health and Human Services D167  . . .
. . .  this material for your information. It is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your primary health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with your health care provider. The mention of any product, service, or therapy in this information is not an endorsement by NCCAM. National Institutes of Health ??? U.S. Department of Health and Human Services D167  . . .
. . .  depend upon the specific CAM treatment. The following are general suggestions to help you learn about or minimize the risks. NCCAM - 4 Page 5 • Discuss with your health care practitioner any CAM treatment that you are considering or are using; it is important for your safety and for a comprehensive treatment plan. For example, herbal or botanical products and other dietary supplements may interact with medications (prescription or . . .
. . .  kava, an herb that has been used for insomnia, stress, and anxiety, has been linked to liver damage. • If you have more than one health care provider, let all of them know about CAM and conventional therapies you are using. This will help each provider make sure that all aspects of your health care work together. • Take charge of your health by being an informed consumer. Find out what the scientific evidence is about any treatment’s . . .
. . .  therapies. Clinical trials of CAM are taking place in many locations worldwide, and study participants are needed. To find out more about clinical trials in CAM, see the NCCAM fact sheet “About Clinical Trials and Complementary and Alternative Medicine .” To find trials that are recruiting participants, go to the Web site nccam.nih.gov/clinicaltrials. You can search this site by the type of therapy being studied or by disease . . .
. . .  about treatment or care with your health care provider. The mention of any product, service, or therapy in this information is not an endorsement by NCCAM. National Institutes of Health ??? U.S. Department of Health and Human Services D167  . . .
. . .  Clinical trials of CAM are taking place in many locations worldwide, and study participants are needed. To find out more about clinical trials in CAM, see the NCCAM fact sheet “About Clinical Trials and Complementary and Alternative Medicine .” To find trials that are recruiting participants, go to the Web site nccam.nih.gov/clinicaltrials. You can search this site by the type of therapy being studied or by disease or condition. If . . .
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