Penelope Higgins

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Current Research Penelope Higgins

Complementary and alternative medicine is the set of products, theories and practices that aim to achieve healing effects of medicine without the use of scientific methods. They rely more on pseudoscience and do not follow the norms of medical science. Complementary and alternative medicine comprises a wide range of health care practices, products, and therapies. Its practices are diverse in their foundations and methodologies. Traditional Chinese medicine, ayurveda, naturopathy, chiropractic, biofield therapy, etc. are some of the various types of alternative medicine therapies and practices. Using alternative medicine in conjunction with functional medical treatment is referred to as complementary medicine. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of complementary and alternative medicine. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution in this field are examined in detail. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.