| June 2022 People planning international travel often ask their health care providers about the use of complementary or integrative health approaches for travel-related illnesses and conditions. This issue of the Digest focuses on what scientifically credible research says about some of the herbal remedies, dietary supplements, and other complementary health approaches frequently suggested for travel-related ailments and hazards. What the Science Says: Travel-Related Ailments and Complementary Health Approaches Ailment and Summary of Current Evidence Malaria Prophylaxis and Treatment Travelers' Diarrhea Altitude Illness Motion Sickness Jet Lag/Sleep Problems Insect Protection: Botanical Repellents Sun Protection Homeopathic Vaccines Colds and Flu Clinical Guidelines Travelers Health: Clinician Resources (CDC) Information for Your Patients 7 Things To Know About Travel-Related Ailments and Complementary Health Approaches Ginger Homeopathy: What You Need To Know Melatonin: What You Need To Know Probiotics: What You Need To Know Relaxation Techniques: What You Need To Know NCCIH Clinical Digest is a service of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NIH, DHHS. NCCIH Clinical Digest, a monthly e-newsletter, offers evidence-based information on complementary health approaches, including scientific literature searches, summaries of NCCIH-funded research, fact sheets for patients, and more.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health is dedicated to exploring complementary health products and practices in the context of rigorous science, training complementary health researchers, and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals. For additional information, call NCCIHs Clearinghouse toll-free at 1-888-644-6226, or visit the NCCIH website at nccih.nih.gov. NCCIH is 1 of 27 institutes and centers at the National Institutes of Health, the Federal focal point for medical research in the United States | 