Are you feeling stressed? Or anxious? Are you having trouble sleeping? Check out our new 42-page eBook, “Stress, Anxiety, and Sleep Problems: Considering Complementary Approaches,” to find out what the science says about complementary health approaches that have been studied for these problems—such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, melatonin, and herbal supplements. See which approaches are useful and safe, and find out how long-term stress, anxiety, or sleep problems can affect your mental and physical health. https://go.nih.gov/J6cH0pl
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Research
Official account of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health—scientific research from NIH.
About us
Official LinkedIn account of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Privacy policy: https://go.nih.gov/nz9Y2a9 Comment policy: https://go.nih.gov/EheA1Wc Engagement ≠ endorsement
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http://www.nccih.nih.gov
External link for National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
- Industry
- Research
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- Biomedical Research, Integrative Medicine, Public Health, and Complementary Health Practices
Employees at National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
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Peter Murray
Program Director at NIH's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
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Luke G. Huber
Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs at Council for Responsible Nutrition
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Whitney Ratliff, Ph.D.
Scientific Program Analyst at National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
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Ann Ellis
Deputy Executive Officer
Updates
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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, yoga, and more. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gHE9Pvhc #PublicHealth #WholePersonHealth
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Why is whole person health so important? Whole person health involves looking at the whole person, not just separate organs or body systems, and considers multiple factors when it comes to our health and well-being. This is important for healthcare because whole person health focuses on restoring health, promoting resilience, and preventing diseases across a lifespan, instead of just treating a specific disease. Read more here: https://go.nih.gov/GhVs3uw #PublicHealth #HealthPromotion #WholePersonHealth
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The Pain Management Collaboratory, funded by The National Institutes of Health, United States Department of Defense, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and led by NCCIH, is conducting large-scale real-world studies on improving pain management with nonpharmacologic treatments. The goal of this innovative interagency collaboration is to address key gaps between scientific knowledge and clinical practice to ensure high-quality pain care for the Nation’s military personnel and veterans. https://bit.ly/2YOZAz3
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The NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory, led by 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 featuring NCCIH Deputy Director Dr. David Shurtleff. https://bit.ly/432Kklc
NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory Program Overview
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NCCIH’s Know the Science health literacy toolkit aims to help consumers better understand complex scientific topics related to health research. Check it out to learn how to make sense of scientific journal articles, determine whether health websites are trustworthy, avoid interactions between medicines and dietary supplements, and much more! https://go.nih.gov/W94PO9M
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A study by investigators from NCCIH and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR at NIH), published in the journal Nature, provides new insights into how the nervous system detects heat and touch and how inflammation modifies these processes to trigger pain. The findings of this study may be helpful in developing effective treatments for different types of pain. https://go.nih.gov/r9WWurP #Neuroscience #PainManagement #Inflammation
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Looking for reliable health resources online? Check out our Know the Science health literacy toolkit. We have a new set of tools to help identify websites, social media sites, and apps that are trustworthy and also help to distinguish news from advertising. https://go.nih.gov/P5ehY4y
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The new Whole Person Health Index developed by NCCIH and the National Center for Health Statistics will enable researchers to gain insight into how an individual’s overall health is changing over time. Learn more here: https://go.nih.gov/0uqFy92
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Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants as a complementary health approach. It is sometimes incorporated into massage therapy for arthritis or other conditions. Learn more about aromatherapy here: https://go.nih.gov/Xdt1vUq