2. Natural & Biological Based CAM Therapy
Biologically based therapies use naturally occurring substances to improve health and enhance natural body healing and wellness.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCAM), defines use of natural (herbal medicines or botanicals) and biological substances (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, whole diets, functional foods) and other products as "biologically based CAM practice". Many products in these categories are available as "over the counter" dietary supplements. CAM "Natural products" such as probiotics—live microorganisms (usually bacteria) that are normally found in our guts also have beneficial effects. Probiotics are available in foods (e.g., yogurts) or as dietary supplements. However, Taking a multivitamin to meet minimum daily requirements is not considered as CAM practice.
Types of Natural and Biological Based CAM Practices
Herbs at a Glance is a series of brief fact sheets that provides basic information about specific herbs or botanicals—common names, what the science says, potential side effects and cautions, and resources for more information.
Therapy with Naturals—has evolved from a combination of traditional practices and health care approaches popular during the 19th century.
People visit naturopathic practitioners for various health-related purposes, including primary care, overall well-being, and treatment of illnesses.
Treatment based on nutrition includes the assessment of a person’s nutrition status, and giving the right foods or nutrients to treat conditions caused by diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. This involves careful changes in a person’s diet, intravenous or tube feeding. Medical nutrition therapy may help patients recover more quickly and spend less time in the hospital.