Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Colour Therapy, Flower Remedies, Herbalism, Homeopathy, Naturopathy Alternative medicine is a variety of techniques and medical systems which challenge mainstream medical theories. Many of the alternative medicines are derived from other cultures or from ancient healing traditions. For example, the use of herbs as medicine is an ancient practice found all over the world. Many alternative medical treatments are also more effective, more economical and less harmful than conventional ones.
Alternative medicine is founded on a deep belief in the healing power of nature.
Alternative practitioners accept that within us is a natural ability to heal that is the key to all healing. Alternative medicine also focuses on the holistic approach i.e. viewing the person as a whole and not just focusing on the disease. Also known as unconventional medicine, holistic medicine, complementary medicine, integrative medicine, integral medicine, preventative medicine and environmental medicine.