Sunday, July 15, 2012

Alternative Medicine for Weight Loss Among Mexican-American Women



In the study to examine the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for weight loss among Mexican-American women. Cross-sectional survey of different CAM modalities, including traditional Mexican medicine therapies, showed that most respondents reported using some form of CAM for weight loss, with most reporting using herbs and teas (70 %), home remedies (61 %) and massage (55 %). Mexican-American women report using a wide range of CAM therapies for weight loss. Understanding their patterns of use will enhance cultural competence of health care professionals and help address their medical needs(1).

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(1) "Use of Alternative Medicine for Weight Loss Among Mexican-American Women" by Lindberg NM, Stevens VJ, Elder C, Funk K, Debar L.

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