This portion of our guide emphasizes alternative or complementary health or medicine periodicals.
Periodicals are regularly published works, each appearing in a new edition. Examples include newspapers, magazines, and journals. Articles in a periodical are generally organized around a single main topic or theme. In most cases, they include the article title, the date of publication, the author's name, and a brief summary. There is usually an editorial section in a periodical where subjects of interest to readers are discussed. Reviews of recently published books and films, columns expressing the author's opinions, and advertisements may also appear.
Periodicals are serial publications. Books series are also serial publications but are not usually referred to as periodicals.
Traditionally, periodicals are published in print form. However, virtual magazines or journals may also be listed here as long as they are the virtual equivalent of a periodical, keeping in mind that some websites referred to as newspapers, magazines, or journals are not arranged in the format of a periodical.
In this section of our guide, alternative or complementary medicine periodicals are featured.
Alternative medicine is defined as any of a variety of medical therapies, techniques, or practices that are not regarded as orthodox by mainstream medicine. In contrast, complementary medicine includes any of a range of medical therapies that fall beyond the scope of conventional medicine but may be used alongside it in the treatment of disease.
Thus, periodicals focusing on any or all of the therapies, techniques, strategies, or practices included within this category or its subcategories, and others that may not yet be listed here, would be appropriate for this section of our guide.
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Health experts, wellness writers, and alternative health enthusiasts offer evidence-based information on natural remedies, holistic treatments, and integrative medicine. Publishing six issues a year, the magazine features meditation, healthy eating, health supplements, acupuncture, diet and exercise, herbalism and herbal medicine, and other alternative or complementary health topics. Select articles may be viewed on the publication's website, and subscriptions can be paid online.
https://alternativemedicine.com/
Alternative Medicine Research Journal
The AMR Journal is an international, online open-access publisher of peer-reviewed journals reporting on a wide range of science, health, alternative medications, and medical treatment frontiers. Its research areas include Oriental medicine, such as traditional Chinese medicine, as well as the Western alternative medicine practices of naturopathy, herbal medicine, and traditional medicine. Original research findings and results may be submitted for peer review and consideration.
https://amrjournal.org/
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
Launched in 1995, the magazine promotes the art and science of integrative medicine and a responsibility to improve public health, publishing original, peer-reviewed scientific articles that provide healthcare providers with continuing education to promote health, prevent illness, and treat disease. Available by subscription to the US and international markets, the magazine is published six times a year in print and digital editions. Reprints and back issues are available.
http://www.alternative-therapies.com/
MPA was founded in 1976 and began publishing Dynamic Chiropractic in 1982, and has since expanded its reach to include acupuncture and wellness through multiple mediums and platforms. However, DC is focused on the chiropractic professions, publishing in print and online formats each month. Without a subscription, select features from its current edition are available, along with current and past webinars, consumer information, a chiropractor directory, and advertising opportunities.
https://dynamicchiropractic.com/
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, The
Established in 1995, this is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering alternative medicine and the official journal of the Society for Acupuncture Research. Published by Mary Ann Liebert, a privately held independent publishing company that publishes several periodicals, subscriptions may be initiated or renewed online, paper submission policies and a form are available, and back issues, reprints, and e-prints may be accessed. Most cited articles are highlighted.
https://www.liebertpub.com/loi/acm/
The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness features news, information, and reports on traditional Chinese medicine, Taijiquan (Taiji, T'ai Chi), Feng Shui, and Quigong. Digital and/or print subscriptions may be made through the site, which includes the availability of back issue bundles, instructor collections, professional listings, calendar listings, website links, and items available for sale. Online articles on these and several other alternative medicine topics are available.
https://www.qi-journal.com/
Published in print format from 1983 to 2023, the Townsend Letter is now published online only, delivered by email in e-newsletter format. Written by researchers, health practitioners, and patients, the newsletter is a forum for the entire alternative medicine community. Archives of past issues are available, and available print copies of back issues may be ordered. Select current and recently published articles are available online, along with an informational blog.
https://www.townsendletter.com/
