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What is the meaning of alternative medicine supplements and vitamins?
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Alternative to drugs: Conventional medicine taught in western med schools consists of drugs & surgery. Unfortunately, anything other than this is considered "alternative" even though the use of herbs, supplements, homeopathy etc. Goes back hundreds to thousands of years. I prefer the terms holistic, integrative & complementary to the term alternative. It's unfortunate that these modalities are considered alternative.
Answered 4/28/2013
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