| Alternative health goes hand-in-hand with the | | | | symptoms. Another scenario is if the product is |
| belief that the body is able to heal itself without | | | | only available from one source, or if the |
| the use of conventional medicine. Some examples | | | | descriptions use a lot of medical terms or claim |
| of this would be Chinese acupuncture and herbal | | | | amazing results from case studies that have not |
| remedies from Germany. It generally uses a | | | | been documented. Like other things in life, if it |
| metaphysical belief, and also goes against science. | | | | sounds too good to be true, chances are, that is |
| This medicine is a successful business, but some | | | | the case. |
| are anxious about using it due to its opposition to | | | | But, since some people favor faith and |
| conventional medicine. Some techniques include | | | | metaphysics over scientific methods, this form of |
| aromatherapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, | | | | healing might be the right choice for those minds. |
| chiropractic procedures and massage. This form | | | | Prayer and relaxation are also used as techniques. |
| of medicine is based on theories that are not | | | | Since alternative health options have had some |
| tested and untraditional. | | | | skepticism due to the lack of evidence, as always |
| There are certain warning signs that could mean | | | | it is a good idea to talk to a professional before |
| the alternative health procedure is a hoax. For | | | | using the medicine to make sure it is a safe |
| example, the product has a vague description like | | | | option for body healing. |
| claiming to have a fast cure for a wide range of | | | | |