alternative medicine
noun
: any of various systems of healing or treating disease (such as chiropractic, homeopathy, or faith healing) not included in the traditional medical curricula of the U.S. and Britain
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The ancient form of alternative medicine sees a practitioner place cups across a patient’s back, stomach, arms, and legs.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
Supplement makers, practitioners of alternative medicine and others in the wellness movement are hoping to capitalize on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s tenure as the nation's top health official.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
About 36% of people turn to complementary and alternative medicine to lower blood pressure.1
Do Doctors Recommend Beet Juice for High Blood Pressure?
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
However, due to the risks associated with HRT, many people prefer or need to use alternative medicine or supplements.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
Supplement makers, practitioners of alternative medicine and others in the wellness movement are hoping to capitalize on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s tenure as the nation's top health official.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
About 36% of people turn to complementary and alternative medicine to lower blood pressure.1
Do Doctors Recommend Beet Juice for High Blood Pressure?
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
However, due to the risks associated with HRT, many people prefer or need to use alternative medicine or supplements.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Alternative medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternative%20medicine. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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