Why Do People Use CAM?
People often turn to CAM when they have a long-lasting problem that conventional medicine hasn’t completely cured. For example, someone who has seen a doctor for years about persistent headaches might try using CAM in addition to current treatments to deal with any symptoms or side effects from conventional treatments. People may also use complementary and alternative medicine when they’re not sick. Because many people believe that CAM techniques — such as yoga — can improve overall well being, healthy people often use alternative medicine to try to prevent illness or to ensure a healthier lifestyle.
