Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is defined as any treatment that arose outside of Western scientific medicine, or not generally practiced within Western medicine. This may include many different healing approaches and techniques, which come from specific cultures around the world.

CAM is often used to improve wellness and quality of life. In recent years, more people have been turning to CAM to also help manage a wide variety of medical conditions. Click on the links below to learn more about CAM and how it can help you live well and thrive.

Kaiser Permanente's Approach Toward CAM

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Featured Health Topic
Learn about different treatments, herbal medicines and health discounts for members from our online Featured Health Topic.

What is Complementary Medicine?

Acupuncture

Herbs and Supplements

Mind Body Medicine

CAM Approaches to Menopause

Complementary Health Program (Healthyroads)

Healthy Living To Go (sm) PODCASTS
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Health Education Classes

CAM Internet Resources