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
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
Avoid the quacks and the snake-oil salesmen by following our handy tips for getting the best from alternative therapies.
Putting care into careers
Interested in becoming a practitioner but don't know where to start? Try our guide to the basics of careers in CAM.
Princes and placebos
After years in the cold, some are starting to reconsider their position on CAMs. Follow a tale of princes and placebos.
Medical clicks
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?
Find out more about the big five complementary therapies available in the UK.
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