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For Your Patients

When you ask your patients about their use of complementary or integrative health approaches, you can ensure that they are fully informed and can help them make wise health care decisions. These resources are a good start.

Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What's in a Name?
Health Topics A-Z
Be an Informed Consumer
Dietary and Herbal Supplements Information
Alerts and Advisories from the FDA and other agencies
Spanish Language Fact Sheets and Resources
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (MedlinePlus)