The European Journal of lntegrative Medicine (EuJIM) understands lntegrative Medicine as the link between conventional medicine and evidence based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). To strengthen the understanding and cooperation between these polarised fi elds is the major target of this Journal. Therefore, it has the aim to connect medical researchers and clinicians as well as members of other medical professions and health care organisations, who seeks objective and critical information on lntegrative Medicine in order to deepen their understanding of these approaches. lntegrative Medicine will provide the basis for best possible comprehensive patient care.

To achieve these aims the European Journal of lntegrative Medicine is designed as international and interdis-ciplinary platform for researchers and clinicians in English language which publishes peer-reviewed articles in the following research areas: conventional medicine and its interface towards evidence based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) including naturopathy, acupuncture, homeopathy, and other important methods. It will also consider alternative methods, if there is evidence of clinical relevance and effectiveness.

The European Journal of Integrative Medicine focuses primarily on original research articles including randomized controlled studies, other clinical studies, observational and epidemiological studies, outcome research studies. In addition, the Journal will feature state-of-the-art reviews, current opinions, case reports, letters to the editor, round table discussions on interdisciplinary topics as well as current health policy and health economics contributions.