Any unproven treatment for an illness or disease is considered an alternative medical approach by most American medical doctors.
Many people turn to alternative medicine to help alleviate their asthma or allergy symptoms.
Recent statistics show that nearly 40 percent of Americans try some form of alternative medicine. Medical and scientific experts do believe that some remedies may be worth a try, providing they are not harmful. In some cases, specific alternative medical treatment may improve or relieve symptoms of a specific illness or disease. Risks should not outweigh the potential benefits. No one should use alternative medicine without first consulting a board-certified physician.