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And remember the cornerstones of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and using it successfully:

• CAM acknowledges the psychological, environmental and social contributions to disease.
• CAM actively involves the patient in the treatment process.
• CAM emphasizes preventive medicine, alternative therapies and a lifestyle that lessens the risks for developing disease.
• Don't forget, CAM takes time to work, often more time than pharmaceutical remedies. Don't get impatient and exceed recommended treatments or dosages.
• And, most important, talk to your health care professional about any alternative treatments.