Complementary and alternative medicine: a checklist of online resources

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) continually edges toward the mainstream of Western medicine. This is due in large part to the increasing trend of research and publication in peer-reviewed journals of the medical mainstream and the establishment of government sponsored initiatives such as the US National Institute of Health's National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. This article reviews online sources of CAM information, including English language databases, print publications and CAM clearinghouses. It is not an exhaustive review, but examines CAM resources that are easily accessible in the online environment. Where appropriate, comments about efficacy, accuracy and applicability are included.