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Massage therapy has been studied for several types of pain, including low-back pain & neck and shoulder pain. Read more about the research on massage therapy here: #PainManagement go.nih.gov/KNWkWi6

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Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family. It’s promoted as a dietary supplement for a variety of conditions, including arthritis and allergies. Here’s what we know about the use and safety of turmeric: go.nih.gov/UYCyQpa

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Fenugreek is a clover-like herb. Its seeds, which smell and taste like maple syrup, have been studied for health purposes. Research suggests that fenugreek may help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. go.nih.gov/fG0itcN

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Today kicks off National Public Health Week. Public health focuses on how the places we live, work, and play affect our well-being. Check out some ideas on creating healthy communities. APHA #ThankYouPublicHealth nphw.org

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It’s #StressAwarenessMonth. We have resources for you on complementary health approaches and stress. See what the science says about approaches like relaxation techniques and yoga for stress relief! go.nih.gov/2UXUH8X

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In her new #DirectorsMessage, Helene M. Langevin, M.D. discusses the ways in which NIH is advancing research on whole person health to improve health outcomes and inform better care for everyone. go.nih.gov/bmWONYL

In her new #DirectorsMessage, <a href="/NCCIH_Director/">Helene M. Langevin, M.D.</a> discusses the ways in which <a href="/NIH/">NIH</a> is advancing research on whole person health to improve health outcomes and inform better care for everyone. go.nih.gov/bmWONYL
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Looking for reliable health resources online? Check out our #KnowTheScience toolkit. We have a new set of tools to help you find out whether websites, social media sites, and apps are trustworthy and to help you distinguish news from advertising. go.nih.gov/1Say8UE

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When you’re under stress, your body reacts by releasing hormones that produce the “fight-or-flight” response. Check out these 5 things to know about relaxation techniques that may counteract the negative effects of stress. #StressAwarenessMonth go.nih.gov/Q0Iv7Tt

When you’re under stress, your body reacts by releasing hormones that produce the “fight-or-flight” response. Check out these 5 things to know about relaxation techniques that may counteract the negative effects of stress.

#StressAwarenessMonth

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Different types of magnets may be used for pain management, including electromagnets and static or permanent magnets. Here’s what we know about these magnets and the pain conditions they are used for: #PainManagement go.nih.gov/Km4xDY5

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Acupuncture may help relieve #osteoarthritis pain. Other psychological and physical complementary approaches like tai chi and massage therapy may help with pain management as well. Read more here: go.nih.gov/bGYuOv4

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In health care and research, there’s often a gap in capturing the full picture of an individual’s overall health. In this blog post, Helene M. Langevin, M.D. highlights an exciting new survey tool: the Whole Person Health Index (WPHI). Read the full post here: go.nih.gov/Sx32klr

In health care and research, there’s often a gap in capturing the full picture of an individual’s overall health. In this blog post, <a href="/NCCIH_Director/">Helene M. Langevin, M.D.</a> highlights an exciting new survey tool: the Whole Person Health Index (WPHI). Read the full post here:

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If you suffer from seasonal allergies 🍃, read about how some complementary health approaches like acupuncture may be helpful: go.nih.gov/mXPUkpk

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Not sure if your health insurance covers the complementary health approach you want to use? Read this fact sheet for information to help guide you when it comes to paying for complementary products and practices. go.nih.gov/wIvZEx9

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A study by investigators from NCCIH and the NIDCR at NIH, published in nature, provides new insights into how the nervous system detects heat and touch and how inflammation modifies these processes to trigger pain. go.nih.gov/3EhYFoE

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NCCIH’s #KnowTheScience toolkit aims to help consumers better understand scientific topics related to health research. Check it out to learn how to make sense of scientific journal articles, avoid drug-supplement interactions, and much more! go.nih.gov/ikdvipJ

NCCIH’s #KnowTheScience toolkit aims to help consumers better understand scientific topics related to health research.

Check it out to learn how to make sense of scientific journal articles, avoid drug-supplement interactions, and much more! go.nih.gov/ikdvipJ
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The NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory (NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory), led by NIH NCCIH and The National Institute on Aging (NIA), has pioneered approaches for conducting large-scale, cost-effective research in the settings where patients normally receive their care. Learn more from this video: bit.ly/432Kklc

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The Pain Management Collaboratory (NIH-DoD-VA Pain Management Collaboratory), funded by NIH, Department of Defense 🇺🇸, and Veterans Affairs and led by NCCIH, is conducting large-scale real-world studies on improving pain management with nonpharmacologic treatments. Learn more: bit.ly/2YOZAz3

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Why is whole person health so important? Whole person health involves looking at the whole person and considers multiple factors when it comes to our health. This approach focuses on health promotion and prevention, & not just treatment: go.nih.gov/9TpyfSv #WholePersonHealth

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Did you know that #pain is the most common reason for seeking medical care? We have an eBook that provides an overview of complementary health approaches for pain including acupuncture, massage therapy, meditation & more. Check it out: go.nih.gov/hB1Y64P #PainManagement

Did you know that #pain is the most common reason for seeking medical care? We have an eBook that provides an overview of complementary health approaches for pain including acupuncture, massage therapy, meditation &amp; more. Check it out: go.nih.gov/hB1Y64P

#PainManagement
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Are you feeling stressed? Or anxious? Are you having trouble sleeping? Check out our new eBook to find out what the science says about mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and other complementary approaches that might help. go.nih.gov/pEDF6qb

Are you feeling stressed? Or anxious? Are you having trouble sleeping? Check out our new eBook to find out what the science says about mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and other complementary approaches that might help. go.nih.gov/pEDF6qb