As the science is advancing and treatments are being found successfully for the various diseases, the diseases also are advancing. New and new diseases are becoming known and this has brought into picture the systems of alternative medicines. Alternative means which is not allopathic and in this alternative medicine the therapeutic systems which are showing some good results are :
a. Ayurveda
b. Homoeopathy
c. Unani
d. Sidha system
e. Naturopathy
f. Yoga therapy
g. Magnetic therapy
h. Auto urine therapy
i. Acupressure
j. Acupuncture
k. Chiropractic
l. Reiki etc.

Alternative medicine includes practices that differ from conventional medicine. Some alternative medicine practices are homeopathy, naturopathy, chiropractic, and herbal medicine. A typical definition is “every available approach to healing that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine”.

Alternative medicine practices may be based on non-traditional belief systems or philosophies, and some may not follow the scientific method. They may incorporate spiritual, metaphysical, or religious underpinnings, untested practices, pre-modern medical traditions, or newly developed approaches to healing. If an initially untested alternative medical approach is subsequently shown to be safe and effective, it may then be adopted by conventional practitioners and no longer considered “alternative”.

“Alternative medicine” is often categorized together with complementary medicine using the umbrella term Complementary and alternative medicine or CAM.

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