Ask a doctor - Does alternative medicine really work?

There is a lot of research that shows that some forms of alternative medicine do work For example acupuncture has been shown to be effective in the treatment of chronic pain and studies have shown that herbal remedies can be useful in the treatment of some medical conditions That said it 39 s important to keep in mind that not all forms of alternative medicine have been studied extensively and some treatments may not be safe or effective It 39 s always important to talk to your doctor before starting any new treatment especially if you 39 re considering using an alternative medicine approach

Q. Does alternative medicine really work?

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There is a lot of research that shows that some forms of alternative medicine do work. For example, acupuncture has been shown to be effective in the treatment of chronic pain, and studies have shown that herbal remedies can be useful in the treatment of some medical conditions.

That said, it's important to keep in mind that not all forms of alternative medicine have been studied extensively, and some treatments may not be safe or effective. It's always important to talk to your doctor before starting any new treatment, especially if you're considering using an alternative medicine approach.