Alternative Medicine
Synonyms
Traditional medicine; Holistic medicine
Definition
Alternative medicine encompasses techniques of treatment
and prevention of disease that are regarded by
modern, Western medicine as scientifically unproven
or unorthodox. Alternative medicine includes different
therapies such as chiropractic, homeopathy, acupuncture,
herbal medicine, massage therapy, aromatherapy,
naturopathy and many others. Although many alternative
therapies have been successfully used for a long
time in the treatment of disease, the scientifically oriented
modern medical establishment is often strongly
opposed to the use of alternative medicine.
Cross-References
Complementary Medicine
Holistic Medicine
Traditional Medicine
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