Special Issue on Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can complement the shortcomings of mainstream medicine and provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive methods that mainstream medicine cannot achieve. Complementary and alternative medicine is the term for medical products and medical practices that are not part of standard medical care. Some CAM therapies have undergone careful evaluation and have found to be safe and effective. It has gradually become a new trend of medicine all over the world.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original researches and review articles on exploring complementary and alternative medicine. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Botanical medicine
• Acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine
• Nutrition and dietary supplements
• Mind-body medicine
• Ayurveda
• Naturopathy
• Homeopathy
• Neurostimulation
• Tai Chi
• Chi kung
• Massage therapy
• Subtle energies and energy medicine
• Integrative biophysics

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly notice that the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title is supposed to be specified and the research field “Special Issue – Complementary and Alternative Medicine” should be chosen during your submission.

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