At
the time of the creation of the World
Health Organization (WHO), in 1948,
Health was defined as being "a state of
complete physical, mental, and social
well-being and not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity".
Health Directory: Alternative (180)
The term Alternative medicine covers any healing practice "that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine." Commonly cited examples are homeopathy, naturopathy, accupuncture, chiropracty, midwifery and herbal medicine, though many other practices use the term. Alternative medicine is often categorized together with complementary medicine using the umbrella term Complementary and alternative medicine or CAM.
Alternative medicine practices may incorporate spiritual, metaphysical, or religious underpinnings, pre-modern medical traditions, or newly invented approaches to healing. They may be based on traditional belief systems, folk knowledge, or more recent ideas, but by definition are not based in the standards of conventional medicine. Often, the claims made by alternative medicine practitioners are not based on rigorous scientific investigation. However, if scientific investigation shows that an alternative medical approach is safe and effective, it may be adopted by conventional practitioners. Even if there is no evidence showing efficacy, many alternative practices are often licensed and regulated in ways similar to conventional medical practices.
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Submitted: 26-Oct-2009 
