Abstract: . . .  if effects are genuine, questionable whether methods are preferable to conventional medicine . Chiropractic for back pain Acupuncture for pain relief and nausea 3. Principles do not conflict with scientific knowledge, but as yet not supported by research Many dietary supplements Most herbal remedies 4. Contradicts scientific understanding of anatomy, physiology, and/or biochemistry; or of basic principles of physics and chemistry. Scientific studies in support are weak or absent; in some cases scientific studies disprove. Chiropractic for most conditions other than back pain Acupuncture for many conditions Most " alternative " cancer and AIDS therapies Chelation therapy External qi gong Homeopathy Iridology Reflexology “Energy medicine ” Therapeutic touch Crystal therapy Magnet therapy Most other holistic and "New Age" approaches Some dietary supplements  . . .
. . .  alternative medicine Page 1 A SCIENTIFIC LOOK AT ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Thomas J. Wheeler, PhD Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Louisville School of Medicine , Louisville KY 40292 tjwheeler@louisville.edu Copyright 2005. Permission to copy for non-profit uses is granted as long as proper citation of the source is given. March 1, 2005 Faith Healing; Psychic Surgery; Prayer Political Developments Summary FAITH HEALERS Techniques employed in some faith healing services "Calling out", "gift of knowledge" - healers . . .
. . .  Acupuncture for pain relief and nausea 3. Principles do not conflict with scientific knowledge, but as yet not supported by research Many dietary supplements Most herbal remedies 4. Contradicts scientific understanding of anatomy, physiology, and/or biochemistry; or of basic principles of physics and chemistry. Scientific studies in support are weak or absent; in some cases scientific studies disprove. Chiropractic for most conditions other than back pain Acupuncture for many conditions Most " alternative " cancer and AIDS therapies Chelation therapy External qi gong Homeopathy Iridology Reflexology “Energy medicine ” Therapeutic touch Crystal therapy Magnet therapy Most other holistic and "New Age" approaches Some dietary supplements  . . .
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