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  1. Complementary & Alternative Medicines | National MS Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS/Complementary-Alternative-Medicines When used instead of conventional medicine, they are referred to as “alternative.” In the United States today, many people use a form of complementary or alternative medicine to help manage their multiple sclerosis, most often in combination with their prescribed MS treatments.
  2. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in MS

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Brochures/Clinical_Bulletin_Complementary-and-Alternative-Medicine-in-MS.pdf medicine) or “alternative” (used instead of conventional medicine). A broad term that includes both of these approaches is “complementary and alternative medicine,” or “CAM.” Studies indicate that 50–60% of people with MS use some form of CAM. Popular CAM therapies
  3. Complementary & Alternative Medicines | National MS Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS/Complementary-Alternative-Medicines/Low-Dose-Naltrexone Overview. Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist that is taken orally to block opioid docking sites (receptors) on cells. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of addictions to opioids and alcohol.
  4. New Guideline from the American Academy of Neurology Addresses ...

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/About-the-Society/News/New-Guideline-from-the-American-Academy-of-Neurolo The American Academy of Neurology, an association of neurologists and neuroscientists dedicated to promoting high-quality care for people with nervous system disorders, has released a guideline on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in MS.
  5. Complementary & Alternative Medicines | National MS Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS/Complementary-Alternative-Medicines/Massage-and-Body-Work Complementary & Alternative Medicines | National MS Society. Magazine & Blog. Massage and Bodywork. In this article. Overview. Massage is the most common of all bodywork therapies. It was used in ancient Greece as a treatment for sports and war injuries.
  6. Complementary & Alternative Medicines | National MS Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS/Complementary-Alternative-Medicines/Marijuana/Marijuana-FAQs The guideline also points out that the long-term safety of cannabis use for MS symptom management is not yet known. Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) for MS are treatments and therapies outside of conventional medical approaches to support well-being. Learn more.
  7. Clear Thinking about Alternative Therapies

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Brochures/Brochure-Clear-Thinking-About-Alternative-Therapies.pdf What are alternative therapies? The term alternative is dificult to define. when applied to health care, it encompasses everything from drugs and diets to food supplements, mental exercises, hands-on techniques, and lifestyle changes — virtually anything that is not included in traditional western medical practice.
  8. Complementary & Alternative Medicines | National MS Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS/Complementary-Alternative-Medicines/Chiropractic-Therapy Complementary and Alternative Medicines and Multiple Sclerosis. Chiropractic Therapy; Marijuana (Cannabis) Massage and Bodywork; Acupuncture; Low-Dose Naltrexone
  9. Complementary and Alternative Medicines | National MS Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/MOS/Services-and-Support/Health-Wellness/Complementary-and-Alternative-Medicines Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) Comprehenisve list of websites relating with CAM. CAM is a group of various health care systems, and practices outside of what is considered conventional medicine.
  10. Treating MS | National MS Society - National Multiple Sclerosis Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS Complementary and Alternative Medicines and Multiple Sclerosis. Learn what is known about the effectiveness and safety of complementary and alternative medicines — and how to integrate them into comprehensive MS care. Learn More. For Clinicians.
 
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