CAM Journals

The following are a selection of the journals currently available that publish articles on Comeplementary and Alternative Medicine. A much more complete list is provided at the MedBioWorld website. At the bottom of this list are details of the Open Access journal Integrative Medicine Insights. This represents a new form of publishing which endeavours to provide greater access to articles by making them freely available on line.

The European Journal of Integrative Medicine (EuJIM) - is an international and interdisciplinary journal for researchers and clinicians. It publishes peer-reviewed articles on evidence based CAM and its interface with conventional medicine. It publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, qualitative research, clinical studies, observational and epidemiological studies. For further information please visit the website at www.elsevier.com/eujim. This Elsevier journal has a close affiliation with the RCCM and welcomes submissions relevant to integrated heath and wellbeing. If you are interested in acting as a reviewer for the journal please get in contact.

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine - includes observational and analytical reports on treatments outside the realm of allopathic medicine which are gaining interest and warranting research to assess their therapeutic value. It includes current concepts in clinical care, including case reports that will be valuable for health care professionals and scientists who are seeking to evaluate and integrate these therapies into patient care protocols and research strategies. Indexed in Index Medicus, Medline, EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, Science Citation Index-Expanded. Website: http://www.liebertpub.com/products/product.aspx?pid=26

The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - provides essential reading for all those involved in the assessement, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal dysfunction. Website: www.bodyworkmovementtherapies.com/

The International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy - was launched in 2004 in response to the demands of practitioners working with essential oils in healthcare and related professions. These therapists often use a range of application methods, styles and doses that may differ from the more traditional styles such as aromatherapy massage. Healthcare professionals also require a source of evidence based information in order to successfully integrate clinical aromatherapy within orthodox practice. Website: http://ijca.net/

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM) - is an international, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to understand the sources and to encourage rigorous research in this new, yet ancient world of complementary and alternative medicine. Website: www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/

Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine - is an international, peer-reviewed journal focusing on an evidential basis for incorporating complementary or alternative health care practices with conventional medical approaches, to form a model of health care centered on overall wellness. Applied relevance for decision making by clinical practitioners, health care managers and policy makers is a strong emphasis. However, with recognition of the challenges involved in expanding the availability of robust, widely accepted evidence on which to base intervention and policy decisions in this area, underlying research principles and related issues are clearly within the scope of the journal. Please note: Journal has been discontinued. Archive remains at the link below. Website: adisonline.com/integrativemedicine/pages/default.aspx

FACT - Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies. A review journal that aims to present the evidence on complementary medicine in an analytical and impartial manner. FACT, published by Pharmaceutical Press, is a quarterly journal that reviews evidence on complementary and alternative medicine in an analytical and impartial manner. It includes: Summaries and commentaries of key articles of CAM written by a member of the international editorial board and followed by a reply by the original author; Focus articles reviewing evidence for and against complementary therapies in a particular therapeutic area; Short reports detailing recent publications; Debate articles presenting different or opposing views in controversial areas; Guest editorials on key topics; News items, book reviews and comprehensive lists of CAM related literature. Since FACT is a general journal, it is an excellent means for the CAM researchers to keep abreast of all new evidence and data within the field. It provides insight into the latest developments and brings together a range of relevant information in a single place. An individual print subscription also includes FREE ONLINE ACCESS to the current volume and full archive dating back to 1996 making this a fully searchable and accessible resource. Website: www.medicinescomplete.com/journals/fact/current/

Homeopathy - A valuable resource for those in traditional medicine as well as complementary practitioners, Homeopathy publishes peer-reviewed articles that will appeal to a multi-disciplinary audience. Papers cover clinical and basic research as well as the evidence based practice of homeopathy. Abstracted/Indexed in Index Medicus/MEDLINE Excerpta Medica/EMBASE AMEDS CINAHL NIH CAM (Combined Health Information Database) UK Health Centre Index. Website: www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/623042/description#description

Complementary Therapies in Medicine - is a valuable resource to those seeking information and critical guidance within the field of complementary therapies. The broad scope of this scientific and professional journal makes its content relevant to those with a background in traditional health practices as well as complementary practitioners. Website: www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/623020/description#description

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - (formerly Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery) integrates complementary therapies into conventional clinical practices. Areas covered with the broad scope of this journal include: Aromatherap, Massage, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Herbal Medicine. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice's regular features include papers on individual therapies, original research, educational issues, best practice reports and book reviews. Website: www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/704176/description#description

International Journal of High Dilution Research (IJHDR) - is the first full free open-access electronic journal specialising in the multidisciplinary field of High Dilution (HD) research. Hosted by GIRI, it is peer-reviewed, with an international editorial board and published quarterly. Indexed at LILACS/BIREME/PAHO/WHO and EBSCO, and inserted at Qualis-CAPES (B3-interdisciplinar), Latindex, OJS/PKP, Google Scholar, DOAJ, NSDL/NSF, Open J-Gate, JournalSeek and Portal CAPES. Website: www.feg.unesp.br/~ojs/index.php/ijhdr

Integrative Medicine Insights (ISSN 1177-3936) - is a peer-reviewed, open-access research journal where those engaged in integrative medicine can turn for rapid communication of the latest advances in the application of complementary and alternative medicine toward the goal of overall wellness. It publishes Original Research papers; Short Communications; Application Notes; Reviews; Case Studies and Letters. Website: www.la-press.com/integrative-medicine-insights-journal-j21