Get as much information as you can before using them. Sometimes this information is truly not available. However, if it seems like people don't want to answer your questions, be extra careful. You might be dealing with a health fraud. Most research tests treatments for a particular disease or condition.
Every patient gets exactly the same treatment.
Many alternative therapies don't fit this model of health care, and there may be no sponsor to pay for the research. They might restore harmony, balance, or normal energy flow. Acupuncturists, for example, use the pulse to find out how your body's energy might be out of balance. Therapies like this are not designed to treat HIV, although they might help some HIV-positive people. Some dietary supplements appear to work directly against HIV, but better studies are needed to confirm this.