NCCAM Twitter Chat Topic: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Date: October 18, 2012

johnsonll: RT @NCCAM: RT @painadvocacy: Look for our CAM module created in collaboration w/ @NCCAM at the beg of Nov: http://t.co/bU0rKZH4 #NCCAMchat

johnsonll: RT @NCCAM: And participants, please continue to share questions, info, and what is working for you via Twitter and Facebook @NCCAM #NCCAMchat

NWojtasek: RT @pamressler: RT @cksalmond: @NCCAM CAM allows for patient centered care instead of provider driven decision making #nccamchat

IRPatNIH: RT @NCCAM: Interested in Tai Chi, we have a video demo here http://t.co/J1iChd5m #NCCAMchat

AmericanPain: RT @painadvocacy: For more info on pain and CAM, look for our CAM module created in collaboration w/ @NCCAM at the beg of Nov: http://t.co/0FSMPPYi #NCCAMchat

AcuPainCare: RT @NCCAM: How do you know if the CAM practitioner you've found is credible? We've got some tips to help you http://t.co/34N2JzF9 #NCCAMchat

caitanya: I totally agree! RT @CityHerbalist: We also need to talk about big pharma and the economics of why CAM is kept at the margins. #NCCAMchat

CityHerbalist: We also need to talk about big pharma and the economics of why CAM is kept at the margins. #NCCAMchat

CityHerbalist: It's vital that experienced CAM practitioners b involved in research design. Much research is invalid, not testing right things. #NCCAMchat

CityHerbalist: RT @pamressler: Agreed MT @cksalmond: @NCCAM patients do not report to providers b/c of worries for push back. CAM as COMPLEMENTARY is essential. #nccamchat

NCCAM: And participants, please continue to share questions, info, and what is working for you via Twitter and Facebook @NCCAM #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: If you would like to review this chat, please search under #NCCAMchat or go to http://t.co/PZg033RH #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: Thank you for participating in our first NCCAM TwitterChat. Please continue to share your thoughts #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @pamressler Thanks Pam! Great questions and comments #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: RT @painadvocacy: For more info on pain and CAM, look for our CAM module created in collaboration w/ @NCCAM at the beg of Nov:

http://t.co/0FSMPPYi #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: RT @painadvocacy: Look for our CAM module created in collaboration w/ @NCCAM at the beg of Nov: http://t.co/bU0rKZH4 #NCCAMchat

BeckersASCAbby: RT @NCCAM: If you want more news from NCCAM, subscribe to our Clinical digest and NCCAM Update http://t.co/xr8evutY #NCCAMchat

katydanielson: RT @NCCAM: If you want more news from NCCAM, subscribe to our Clinical digest and NCCAM Update http://t.co/xr8evutY #NCCAMchat

painadvocacy: For more info on pain and CAM, look for our CAM module created in collaboration w/ @NCCAM at the beg of Nov: http://t.co/0FSMPPYi #NCCAMchat

pamressler: @nccam Great tweetchat. Thanks for the informative discussion. #nccamchat

AmericanPain: Ditto @painadvocacy - @NCCAM Thank you so much for this wonderfully informative chat! #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: RT @MandaSchweitzer: Confused by latest vitamin research? Best advice? Chat w/ your doc. MT @NCCAM Info on dietary supplements, http://t.co/26MPdFMB #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: Yes, thanks!! @painadvocacy: @NCCAM Thank you so much for this wonderfully informative chat! #nccamchat

NCCAM: @painadvocacy Thanks for joining us! #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @massagemag Some info on massage: http://t.co/6rOwKvrx #NCCAMchat

MandaSchweitzer: Confused by latest vitamin research? Best advice? Chat w/ your doc. MT @NCCAM Info on dietary supplements, http://t.co/26MPdFMB #NCCAMchat

painadvocacy: @NCCAM Thank you so much for this wonderfully informative chat! #NCCAMchat

massagemag: RT @NCCAM: Interested in Tai Chi, we have a video demo here http://t.co/J1iChd5m #NCCAMchat

pamressler: Great resource RT @NCCAM: If you want more news from NCCAM, subscribe to Clinical digest and NCCAM Update http://t.co/yQm8UAH3 #nccamchat

NCCAM: There's a lot of information online about CAM - here are resources that can help you in your search http://t.co/tfRZnOmZ #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: RT @NCCAM: If you want more news from NCCAM, subscribe to our Clinical digest and NCCAM Update http://t.co/xr8evutY #NCCAMchat

painadvocacy: RT @NCCAM: If you want more news from NCCAM, subscribe to our Clinical digest and NCCAM Update http://t.co/xr8evutY #NCCAMchat

missmayse: RT @NCCAM: If you want more news from NCCAM, subscribe to our Clinical digest and NCCAM Update http://t.co/xr8evutY #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: If you want more news from NCCAM, subscribe to our Clinical digest and NCCAM Update http://t.co/xr8evutY #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: RT @NCCAM: @cksalmond Our Yoga page here : http://t.co/G9jCB42f #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: RT @NCCAM: For information on dietary supplements, visit http://t.co/Gmr8ffo9 #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: We will be closing the live chat in 10 mins but will continue to answer the questions that come in before 2 pm #NCCAMchat

missmayse: @AgePager as an acupuncturist, I have found CAM care in youth & elderly is essential, when there r too many meds or not an option #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: For information on dietary supplements, visit http://t.co/Gmr8ffo9 #NCCAMchat

cksalmond: @NCCAM thanks, I will look at both sites! #nccamchat

NCCAM: @AgePager For more information on Senior Health check out http://t.co/eoYeQex0 #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @pamressler See our fact sheet on CAM Use and Children http://t.co/MHKzYtN2 #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: RT @NCCAM: @pamressler Mind/Body therapies do hold promise. See our strategic plan http://t.co/3xrS5oy5 #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @cksalmond Our Yoga page here : http://t.co/G9jCB42f #NCCAMchat

AgePager: Thanks! How about exercise and older people, is that considered a CAM? #NCCAMchat

DrPam4Women: RT @pamressler: Pediatric use of CAM is quite high w/ chronic illness, is there research being done in pediatric integration of CAM? #nccamchat

NCCAM: @cksalmond Check out our meditation portal http://t.co/IRGF8vMo #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @pamressler Mind/Body therapies do hold promise. See our strategic plan http://t.co/3xrS5oy5 #NCCAMchat

pamressler: Pediatric use of CAM is quite high w/ chronic illness, is there research being done in pediatric integration of CAM? #nccamchat

cksalmond: @NCCAM I practice acupressure, yoga, meditation #nccamchat Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:43:29 +0000

NCCAM: @AgePager Check out http://t.co/oINsAkZs #NCCAMchat

pamressler: Agreed MT @cksalmond: @NCCAM patients do not report to providers b/c of worries for push back. CAM as COMPLEMENTARY is essential. #nccamchat

socialibriumm: RT @johnsonll: Interested in Complementary & Alternative Medicine? NIH funds research in this area. @NCCAM 's 1st TwitterChat is going on now #NCCAMchat

pamressler: Mind/Body interventions hold a lot of promise as we learn more about their science RT @NCCAM: What are areas of interest to you? #nccamchat

AgePager: How about CAM and older people? #NCCAMchat Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:40:34 +0000

NCCAM: Interested in Tai Chi, we have a video demo here http://t.co/J1iChd5m #NCCAMchat

johnsonll: Interested in Complementary & Alternative Medicine? NIH funds research in this area. @NCCAM 's 1st TwitterChat is going on now #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: @NCCAM yoga, accupuncture #nccamchat

cksalmond: @NCCAM #nccamchat many patients do not report to providers b/c of worries for push back. Acceptance of CAM as COMPLEMENTARY is essential.

katydanielson: RT @NCCAM: We have a series dedicated to herbs called Herbs at a Glance. http://t.co/0ANDrhbW #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: What are areas of interest to you? #NCCAMchat

painadvocacy: RT @AmericanPain: Oops - forgot #NCCAMchat @NCCAM For APF, CAM important as part of multi-modal approach to pain care - need all tools to treat pain.

AmericanPain: Oops - forgot #NCCAMchat @NCCAM For APF, CAM important as part of multi-modal approach to pain care - need all tools to treat pain.

johnsonll: RT @NCCAM: Tenemos info en espanol. Te brindamos informacion en tu busqueda de medicina complementaria y alternativa http://t.co/6d06uNse #NCCAMchat

johnsonll: RT @NCCAM: We have a series dedicated to herbs called Herbs at a Glance. http://t.co/0ANDrhbW #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @cksalmond It is important to discuss CAM with your health care provider http://t.co/NffIdQU6 #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: RT @NCCAM: We have a series dedicated to herbs called Herbs at a Glance. http://t.co/0ANDrhbW #NCCAMchat

pamressler: RT @cksalmond: @NCCAM CAM allows for patient centered care instead of provider driven decision making #nccamchat

cksalmond: @NCCAM CAM allows for patient centered care instead of provider driven decision making #nccamchat

pamressler: RT @NCCAM: Did you know that vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu? #nccamchat

socialibriumm: RT @NCCAM: Tenemos info en espanol. Te brindamos informacion en tu busqueda de medicina complementaria y alternativa http://t.co/6d06uNse #NCCAMchat

painadvocacy: RT @NCCAM: Tenemos info en espanol. Te brindamos informacion en tu busqueda de medicina complementaria y alternativa http://t.co/6d06uNse #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: We have a series dedicated to herbs called Herbs at a Glance. http://t.co/0ANDrhbW #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: Tenemos info en espanol. Te brindamos informacion en tu busqueda de medicina complementaria y alternativa http://t.co/6d06uNse #NCCAMchat

pamressler: Because healing happens holistically and not simply with biomedically RT @NCCAM: Why do you think CAM is important? #nccamchat

pamressler: Excellent! MT @painadvocacy: A petition on White House website to provide acupuncture coverage through CMS. http://t.co/r1ILR4Nf #nccamchat

NCCAM: Why do you think CAM is important? #NCCAMchat

pamressler: @NCCAM helpful info on paying for CAM. As a healthcare provider who utilizes CAM the self pay aspect does set up 2-tiered system

#nccamchat

painadvocacy: A petition has been launched on the White House website to provide acupuncture coverage through CMS. http://t.co/EAdiYdEm #NCCAMCHAT

socialibriumm: RT @NCCAM: Did you know that vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu? #NCCAMchat

cksalmond: @NCCAM thanks for the info! I will be looking to you all after I defend my dissertation. Great idea for the forum today, FYI! #nccamchat

NCCAM: Did you know that vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu? #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: RT @NCCAM: It's cold & flu season. Find out what the science says about CAM and the common cold. http://t.co/Qj8Xj7l5 #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: It's cold & flu season. Find out what the science says about CAM and the common cold. http://t.co/Qj8Xj7l5 #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @caitanya Yes, the next survey will be in 2012 #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @pamressler We understand, we have some information on paying for CAM here : http://t.co/F7ORG7IH #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @cksalmond We fund research on CAM therapies and provide the results to the public. #NCCAMchat

caitanya: @NCCAM Do you know whether the next NHIS study will include CAM questions? Looking at the pattern, it seems to be every 5 years #NCCAMchat

pamressler: A big issue in integrating CAM into health care is lack of insurance coverage/reimbursement #nccamchat

socialibriumm: RT @NCCAM: How do you know if the CAM practitioner you've found is credible? We've got some tips to help you http://t.co/34N2JzF9 #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @caitanya The 2007 data is the most recent available. You can find more stats here: http://t.co/5Kf1bYfH #NCCAMchat

somebodyhealme: RT @NCCAM: How do you know if the CAM practitioner you've found is credible? We've got some tips to help you http://t.co/34N2JzF9 #NCCAMchat

cksalmond: @nccam #nccamchat Where does CAM fit into Obamacare? Do you think this will be a bigger part of the future health care in America?

NCCAM: How do you know if the CAM practitioner you've found is credible?

We've got some tips to help you http://t.co/34N2JzF9 #NCCAMchat

caitanya: Do you have current stats on this? RT @NCCAM: Did you know that in 2007 about 38% of U.S. adults aged 18 + used some form of CAM? #NCCAMchat

caitanya: RT @NCCAM: Did you know that in 2007, about 38% of U.S. adults aged 18 + used some form of CAM? http://t.co/LThuf9Yp #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @AmericanPain We have info on CAM treatments for pain here : http://t.co/d3kzp1JM #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: @painadvocacy @nccam thanks! I'll check those out #nccamchat

myCCNMResearch: @NCCAM Thanks! Lots of interesting research going on there! #NCCAMchat

painadvocacy: @socialibriumm @NCCAM another is to check with the National Certification Commission http://t.co/wr9x9mEz they have a link #NCCAMchat

painadvocacy: @socialibriumm @NCCAM there are a few good sites http://t.co/NzTrgkm0, the other is to go to your state acu board website (con't) #NCCAMchat

AmericanPain: @NCCAM Including CAM in Your Pain Management Plan: Some Things to Consider http://t.co/jjNCa1Lc #NCCAMchat

cksalmond: #NCCAMchat I use acupressure for my patients and I am working on a dissertation for its effectiveness as well.

socialibriumm: @NCCAM thanks!! #nccamchat

pamressler: I suspect that % has increased RT @NCCAM: Did you know that in 2007, about 38% of U.S. adults aged 18 + used some form of CAM? #nccamchat

NCCAM: @socialibriumm We don't maintain a list of CAM practitioners, but we do have info to help http://t.co/mkpHw4Gt #NCCAMchat

SoulLightening: @NCCAM #NCCAMchat I use acupressure for my patients and I am working on a dissertation for it effectiveness as well

somebodyhealme: RT @AmericanPain: Live NCCAM chat now to foster dialogue among those who are interested in the issue of CAM. Join in #NCCAMchat now!

socialibriumm: @NCCAM I actually want to find a good accupuncturist. Any tips? #nccamchat

ABMPmassage: RT @AmericanPain Live NCCAM chat now to foster dialogue among those who are interested in the issue of CAM. Join in #NCCAMchat now!

NCCAM: Did you know that in 2007, about 38% of U.S. adults aged 18 + used some form of CAM? http://t.co/LThuf9Yp #NCCAMchat

painadvocacy: RT @NCCAM: @AmericanPain Thanks for the RT. Make sure you have #NCCAMchat in your tweets so we can respond #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @myCCNMResearch We have ongoing research in this area. Search NIHReporter : http://t.co/ybOJaM1K #NCCAMchat

missmayse: RT @AmericanPain: Live NCCAM chat now to foster dialogue among those who are interested in the issue of CAM. Join in #NCCAMchat now!

katydanielson: RT @AmericanPain: Live NCCAM chat now to foster dialogue among those who are interested in the issue of CAM. Join in #NCCAMchat now!

NCCAM: @AmericanPain Thanks for the RT. Make sure you have #NCCAMchat in your tweets so we can respond #NCCAMchat

myCCNMResearch: #NCCAMchat Curious if you have any short or long term

response planned to recent multivitamin risk or vitamin for prostate cancer studies

pamressler: Pleased to be joining #nccam TwitterChat from #Boston today #nccamchat

NCCAM: Is anyone participating today thinking about using CAM? #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: RT @AmericanPain: Live NCCAM chat now to foster dialogue among those who are interested in the issue of CAM. Join in #NCCAMchat now!

NCCAM: @AgePager We have information on our acupuncture page at http://t.co/jZmdd8LE #NCCAMchat

AmericanPain: Live NCCAM chat now to foster dialogue among those who are interested in the issue of CAM. Join in #NCCAMchat now!

seansimms: RT @NCCAM: I'm Dan from @NCCAM and I am excited to be here with you today talking about CAM. #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @eyeonfda Thanks for the RT. We look forward to hearing from you #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: If you have trouble posting, you can send tweets directly to @NCCAM and we'll retweet #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: @AgePager We have information on our acupuncture page at http://t.co/jZmdd8LE. #NCCAMchat

eyeonfda: RT @nccam: The 1st TwitterChat to foster dialogue among those who are interested in the issue of CAM will begin @ 1 pm #NCCAMchat

pamressler: RT @NCCAM: Welcome to the 1st TwitterChat to foster dialogue among those who are interested in the issue of CAM. #nccamchat

NCCAM: I'm Dan from @NCCAM and I am excited to be here with you today talking about CAM. #NCCAMchat

AgePager: How effective is acupuncture for migraines? #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: RT @NCCAM: We are using #NCCAMchat for the chat. Please include it in tweets. #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: Welcome to the 1st TwitterChat to foster dialogue among those who are interested in the issue of CAM. #NCCAMchat

DocRing: RT @jody88: Hashtag for @NCCAM twitter chat on complementary & alternative medicine 1pm ET today: #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: The focus of this chat is CAM/integrative med. We ask that participants be respectful of others during this chat. #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: If you are having problems viewing @NCCAM, follow the live stream by putting #NCCAMchat in your search box #NCCAMchat

socialibriumm: @NCCAM so excited that your having this chat! Can't wait! #nccamchat

NCCAM: Please follow the stream of tweets at http://t.co/PZg033RH #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: If you are tweeting, but they do not show up in the hashtag stream, please send to @NCCAM who will retweet them for you. #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: If you have a question and want to tweet during the chat, be sure your tweets are not protected. #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: We are using #NCCAMchat for the chat. Please include it in tweets. #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: The purpose of this event is to discuss issues related to CAM and share helpful resources on the subject. #NCCAMchat

stephfears: RT @NCCAM: The 1st TwitterChat to foster dialogue among those who are interested in the issue of CAM will begin @ 1 pm #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: What is CAM? CAM stands for complementary and alternative medicine #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: Here are a couple of procedural tweets... #NCCAMchat

NCCAM: The 1st TwitterChat to foster dialogue among those who are interested in the issue of CAM will begin @ 1 pm #NCCAMchat

tlsavage2: RT @jody88: Hashtag for @NCCAM twitter chat on complementary & alternative medicine 1pm ET today: #nccamchat

jody88: Hashtag for @NCCAM twitter chat on complementary & alternative medicine 1pm ET today: #NCCAMchat

NIH_ODS: Today @NCCAM answers your questions on complementary and alternative medicine. Join the Twitter chat, starting at 1pm EST. #NCCAMchat

johnsonll: RT @NCCAM: Interested in #acupuncture, #vitamins, #integrative approaches? Join our Twitter Chat at #NCCAMchat tomorrow, 1pm ET http://t.co/Y8Ixd7Rb

chaehan: RT @NCCAM: Interested in #acupuncture, #vitamins, #integrative approaches? Join our Twitter Chat at #NCCAMchat tomorrow, 1pm ET http://t.co/Y8Ixd7Rb

CancerRD: RT @NCCAM: Interested in #acupuncture, #vitamins, #integrative approaches? Join our Twitter Chat at #NCCAMchat tomorrow, 1pm ET http://t.co/Y8Ixd7Rb

jamiesheard: RT @NIH_ODS: Get your questions on complementary and alternative medicine answered! Join @NCCAM's Twitter chat tomorrow, 1-2pm EST. Hashtag: #NCCAMchat

nutritionjill: RT @NIH_ODS: Get ur questions on complementary & alternative medicine answered! Join @NCCAM's Twitter chat Tues 1pm EST. Hashtag: #NCCAMchat

NIH_ODS: Get your questions on complementary and alternative medicine answered! Join @NCCAM's Twitter chat tomorrow, 1-2pm EST. Hashtag: #NCCAMchat

galenswatch: RT @myCCNMResearch: CAM questions? MT @NCCAM Interested in #acupuncture, #vitamins, #integrative approaches? Join TwitterChat #NCCAMchat tomorrow, 1pm ET

myCCNMResearch: CAM questions? MT @NCCAM Interested in #acupuncture, #vitamins, #integrative approaches? Join TwitterChat #NCCAMchat tomorrow, 1pm ET

TaWannaBerry: Have a lot of questions like I do about alternative and complementary medicine? Join the #NCCAMchat tomorrow from 1-2pm for expert answers.

UMmedschool: RT @NCCAM: Interested in #acupuncture, #vitamins, #integrative approaches? Join our Twitter Chat at #NCCAMchat tomorrow, 1pm ET http://t.co/Y8Ixd7Rb

NCCAM: Interested in #acupuncture, #vitamins, #integrative approaches? Join our Twitter Chat at #NCCAMchat tomorrow, 1pm ET http://t.co/Y8Ixd7Rb

annacheshire1: #NCCAMchat - opportunity to ask an information specialist questions about CAM & general health for free! tues 18th oct. http://t.co/NnyohHrB

annacheshire1: #NCCAMchat - opportunity to ask an information specialist questions about CAM & general health for free! Tues 18 oct. http://t.co/9X7ziF8M

LouisMShapiro: RT @NCCAM: Twitter Chat in just 1 week - Oct. 18, 1 p.m. ET. Use hashtag #NCCAMchat to participate. http://t.co/Y8Ixd7Rb