Probably one of the most popular forms of alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (or TCM as it is also known) is a very popular form of medicine used across the world, with its theories, approaches and principles that it follows. While some aspects of TCM have been proven to have some health benefits, such as tai chi and some TCM herbal remedies, they have not been proven to be any more effective than many other complementary medicines that we’ve covered. The wider theories, such as the importance of QI, and unlocking and maintaining balances of energy in the body, are also very difficult to qualify and test for scientists, making them impossible to objectively measure for scientific uses. So, TCM as a whole, until it is proven otherwise, is also considered complementary medicine. Something to use alongside your prescribed treatment, and not instead of.