LibGuides: Alternative Medicine: Background Information

Background Information

Alternative medicine is any practice that claims to have the same healing effects of conventional medicine, but is (generally) not developed through scientific method (examples include homeopathy and acupuncture). Use the following sources to learn more about alternative medicine, its supporters, and its detractors.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Covers all aspects of the subject including therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Contains entries on alternative medicine and other public health issues.

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Reference tool/magazine that gives overviews of major topic areas (including alternative medicine). Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.

The Medical, Biomedical & Health (MBH) Virtual Library
The MBH Virtual Library provides access to the University Library’s collection of biomedical information content and services through a set of subject guides that can be accessed based on topic area, user group, or service needs.