Alternative medicine creates a different approach to medical health.
Despite incredible advances in conventional Western medicine, alternative medicine continues to have a large impact on our society. More than one-third of Americans use an alternative medical therapy, according to a study conducted by Harvard University. The term alternative medicine or complementary medicine refers to a broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies. It includes the combination of a proper diet, the use of herbs, and medical therapies such as acupuncture. The doctor educates and treats the person to prevent health problems from arising, rather than treating symptoms after problems have occurred.