Complementary and Alternative Medicine Complementary and alternative medicine are increasing in use amongst the public. Althought they offer many benefits, these forms of medicine have created some public health concerns due to the potential for non evidence-based practice and the potential harm associated with their use. These concerns are a particular focus of attention in the area of natural health food products. The following papers examine the role of evidence in alternative medicine and the safety of natural health food products. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Publications

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