Alternative medicine is any practice that is put forward as having the healing effects of medicine, but is not based on evidence gathered using the.

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Alternative medicine is any practice that is put forward as having the healing effects of medicine, but is not based on evidence gathered using the scientific method. It consists of a wide range of health care practices, products and therapies. Examples include new and traditional medicine practices such as homeopathy, naturopathy, chiropractic, energy medicine, various forms of acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, and Christian faith healing. The treatments are those that are not part of the conventional, science-based healthcare system.

Aromatherapy

Hydrotherapy

Acupuncture

Herbalism

Massage

Homeopathy