Alternative Medicine: The Evidence
For thousands of years, what we now think of as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) was the only medicine; now, traditional cures are being treated with a fresh respect. For BBC TWO, Kathy Sykes investigates why science is starting to respond to these centuries-old remedies.
For thousands of years, what we now think of as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) was the only medicine; now, traditional cures are being treated with a fresh respect. For BBC TWO, Kathy Sykes investigates why science is starting to respond to these centuries-old remedies.
Medical screenings
It's the deepest investigation into the efficacy of alternative medicine ever attempted on TV. Find out more about the series.
Cure or cue?
How can we be certain CAM is helping, rather than just making people feel better? Science has trouble testing therapies.
Balancing Qi
It can trace a history back to the first stone needles - but what's the principle underpinning acupuncture?
Want to know more?
Had your interest in CAM tickled? We've got some suggestions for taking it further.
Natural cures
Nearly all human cultures have used some form of it - but what accounts for the durability of herbal medicine?
Also from Open2
Anna Ford and BBC Radio 4 undertook their own exploration of CAM - listen online to The Other Medicine.
Alternative therapies
Kathy delved deeper into alternative medicine in Alternative Therapies. Why not order the free booklet from that series?