This review provides an in-depth examination of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine (TCAM) and/or integrative medicine (IM) research in New Mexico, where many unique cultural and traditional healing systems are still commonly used. A comprehensive search for all recent research studies relating to TCAM/IM in New Mexico was carried out by the author. The survey identified 14 research studies, both quantitative and qualitative, published from 1990 to 2004 that included subjects and data on New Mexico. The studies were grouped into the areas of traditional systems and beliefs, mind-body medicine, natural health products, and conventional providers and complementary and alternative medicine, and individual studies were summarized, with the author's commentary. The review confirms that patients in New Mexico from diverse cultures extensively use various forms of TCAM/IM, yet communication about this topic with conventional health care providers is not optimal. The results of this review will inform future education, research, and health care policy in New Mexico.
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