Herbal remedies: Plants and dietary supplements used to treat health issues.
Acupuncture: Inserting fine needles into the body to relieve pain.
Homeopathy: Using highly diluted natural substances to trigger healing.
Mind-body practices: Meditation, yoga, or tai chi to reduce stress. (https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam), (https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/alternative-medicine), (https://study.com/academy/lesson/video/alternative-medicine-definition-types-examples.html), (https://www.iomcworld.org/open-access/traditional-and-alternative-medicine-90809.html)
Key Differences from Standard CareUsage: Alternative medicine replaces mainstream treatments, whereas complementary medicine is used alongside standard treatments.
Evidence: Standard medicine relies strictly on scientific testing and clinical trials. Many alternative practices rely more on tradition, history, or cultural beliefs rather than rigorous scientific proof. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_medicine), (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJeyaKU47sI), (https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/c/complementary-and-alternative-medicine), (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538520/), (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/alternative-medicine)
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