Table 6 Overall Summary of CAM Outcomes
Type of CAM | Female Factor | Male Factor | May reduce stress |
|---|---|---|---|
Acupuncture | ? | ? | ? |
Ayurveda | X | ? | X |
Chinese Herbal Medicine | ? | X | X |
Herbal Medicine | X | X | X |
Chiropractic Medicine | X | X | X |
Massage | X | X | ā |
Osteopathy | X | X | X |
Homeopathy | X | X | X |
Naturopathy | X | X | X |
Hypnosis | X | X | X |
Yoga | X | X | ā |
Key | Level of Evidence | ||
X | There is a lack of good scientific evidence that this CAM technique improves the outcome. | ||
? | Evidence is conflicting. While some studies show that there is an improved outcome, others show no change in outcome. | ||
ā | There is evidence that this CAM technique may improve the outcome. | ||