mindpotion.org - Alternative Health
In Western culture, alternative medicine is any healing
practice "that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine". In practice, alternative medicine encompasses therapies
with a historical, spiritual or cultural, rather than a scientific basis.
Commonly cited examples include naturopathy, chiropractic,
herbalism, traditional chinese medicine, ayurveda, meditation, yoga, biofeedback, hypnosis, homeopathy, acupuncture, and diet-based
therapies, in addition to a range of other practices. It is frequently grouped with complementary medicine, which generally
refers to the same interventions when used in conjunction with mainstream techniques.