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At the sharp end: Presenter Anna Ford samples acupuncture
Every year, one in five of us tries some sort of complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) - what's the attraction? And what do we get out of it? BBC Radio 4 presents The Other Medicine, a major survey of CAM in modern Britain.

Find out more about the series, explore the issues and listen again to the programmes.

Anna's welcome

Anna Ford

What attracted Anna Ford to making a programme about CAM? Find out in Anna's welcome to the programme and the site.

Getting the best

The British Homoeopathic Association

Avoid the quacks and the snake-oil salesmen by following our handy tips for getting the best from alternative therapies.

First aid

A man's shaved head

From the stone age through to modern times, we still benefit from discoveries dating back to the very origins of medicine.

 

Princes and placebos

Early exponent: Prince Charles

After years in the cold, some are starting to reconsider their position on CAMs. Follow a tale of princes and placebos.

Medical clicks

Weblinks

For more health on Open2.net and a list of organisations regulating CAM, visit weblinks. And try our suggestions for books and courses.

 

Suitable cases for treatment?

The misery of migraine

Find out more about the big five complementary therapies available in the UK.

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OU prospectus fans

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