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help and info
This site has full details of many individual therapies.
The site also looks at some common ailments and discusses how complementary medicine may help.
Go to journals and other references for publication details of research into the use of complementary therapies for the treatment of common ailments.
organisations
The British Complementary Medicine Association
PO Box 2074
Seaford BN25 1HQ
Tel: 0845 345 5977
E-mail: info@bcma.co.uk
Website: www.bcma.co.uk
Umbrella organisation that promotes complementary medicine and represents over 40 associations, 30 schools and 20,000 practitioners across the UK, with a common code of conduct.
The British School of Complementary Therapy
140 Harley Street
London W1G 7LB
Tel: 020 7224 2393
Helpline: 020 7224 2394 (Mondays to Fridays 9am-5.30pm)
E-mail: selfcentre@ukonline.co.uk
Website: www.bsct.co.uk
Runs Practitioner Diploma courses, short courses and workshops in a number of therapies. Innovative and creative therapies which have been developed world-wide are what the BSCT aims to bring to the forefront in the UK.
Complementary Medical Association
The Meridian
142c Greenwich High Road
Greenwich SE10 8NN
E-mail: info@the-cma.org.uk
Website: www.the-cma.org.uk
The CMA is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote ethical, responsible, and professional complementary medicine to the public and the medical profession. See the website for details of qualified practitioners and colleges, and extensive information about complementary therapies.
Guild of Complementary Practitioners (GCP)
Liddell House
Liddell Close
Finchampstead
Berkshire RG40 4NS
Tel: 0118-973 5757
E-mail: info@gcpnet.com
Website: www.gcpnet.com
The UK's largest multidisciplinary association in the field of complementary medicine. Aims to promote, enhance and protect the best interests of its members, and the general public. Website has details of accredited schools, and contact details of complementary medicine practitioners.
websites
Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)
www.fht.org.uk
Aims to ensure best practice for therapists and their clients. Website has a database of FHT members, searchable by area or treatment.
Holistic-Online
www.holisticonline.com
Contains resources on a range of alternative therapies, conventional and alternative treatments for major ailments, healthy lifestyle advice, and frequently asked questions.
Institute for Complementary Medicine
www.icmedicine.co.uk
Has information regarding complementary medicine as a career, finding a practitioner throughout the UK, and details of courses in complementary medicine.
Internet Health Library
www.internethealthlibrary.com
UK-based alternative medicine, complementary therapy and natural health care resource. Features articles on a range of therapies and common health problems.
Positive Health
www.positivehealth.com
Complementary Medicine Magazine featuring a database of articles on complementary medicine issues, book reviews, and details of therapists.
CAM on PubMed
http://www.nccam.nih.gov (then click on CAM on PubMed)
The US National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and National Library of Medicine (NLM) provides free access to scientific information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) on PubMed, a system that gives access to over 11 million citations and abstracts in the MEDLINE database covering 4,5000 journals published in the US and elsewhere.
British Medical Journal — Complementary Medicine articles
http://bmj.com/cgi/collection/complementary_medicine
Collections of BMJ articles published since Jan 1998, on the topic of complementary medicine.
Bandolier
www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/booths/altmed.html
A print and internet journal about health care, using evidence-based medicine techniques to provide advice about particular treatments or diseases for healthcare professionals and consumers. Contains information about complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) for sufferers and professionals, featuring systematic reviews, meta-analyses and abstracts.
books
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The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An evidence-based approach edited by Edzard Ernst et al
Provides evidence-based information and an analysis of contemporary research regarding 64 popular forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and 38 common conditions frequently treated with CAM. Each section is designed to enable quick decision-making.
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Integrating Complementary Therapies in Primary Care: A practical guide for health professionals by David Peters, Leon Chaitow, Gerry Harris, Sue Morrison
Aimed at clinicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals, this text explores integration of complementary therapies into mainstream primary care, and covers practical ways in which to ensure close working, appropriate referrals, advice and treatment decisions.
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Complete Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Alternative Healing Therapies by Jenny Sutcliffe and Norman Shealy
Has information on over 50 alternative healing therapies. Discusses the history, what to expect when visiting a therapist, and outlines both conventional and alternative treatments for common ailments.
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Mosby's Complementary Medicine and Alternative Therapies by Lynn Freeman and Frank Lawlis
The authors cover the history, philosophy, and mechanisms of complementary medicine and discuss clinically controlled trials.
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The Natural Health Bible by Lisha Simester
Describes the full range of alternative therapies and treatments available for preventative medicine and to enhance well-being, explaining for what and whom they are most appropriate and when to use them.
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A-Z of Complementary and Alternative Therapies by Janet Gorman
A MIND guide to more than 40 complementary and alternative therapies with details of contact organisations and further reading.
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Healing with Complementary and Alternative Therapies by Lynn Keegan
Discusses how complementary and alternative medicine has been integrated into western medicine and looks at how these therapies are portrayed through popular media.
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Getting into Complementary Therapies by Laurel Alexander
Aimed at those who are looking for a career in complementary therapies. Features professional advice.
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The Hamlyn Encyclopaedia of Complementary Health edited by Nikki Bradford
Describes over 40 major and minor therapies. Contains an extensive ailment based section and a directory of useful addresses.
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The Complete Guide to Integrated Medicine by David Peters and Anne Woodham
The authors consider both conventional and complementary treatment options suitable for different conditions from asthma to high blood pressure.
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ABC of Complementary Medicine by AJ Vickers and CE Zollman
A guide to complementary medicine, which is becoming increasingly prominent with a growing number of patients using complementary therapies and practice growing amongst conventional health professionals.
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Alternative Medicine: What works by Adriane Fugh-Berman
A Comprehensive review of the scientific evidence pros and cons for alternative medicine.
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The Evidence Base of Complementary Medicine (The Royal London Homeopathic Hospital, 1999)
Assesses the effectiveness of a range of complimentary therapies.
Available free from: Royal London Homeopathic Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3HR. Tel: 020 7833 7220.
The British Register for Alternative Practice: A guide to complementary health and alternative practice in the UK by Heather Pedley (Milestone Publishing, 2002) £25
Features the definitions of a wide range of therapies provided by relevant regulatory bodies and organisations. There are practitioner listings for each of the therapies and also a section on how to choose a therapist.
If you have further questions, why not search the extensive bank of answers provided by our trained advisors? Check out just ask.
For details of other organisations, websites and publications go to our get help directory.
(July 2002)
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