Alternative Medical Systems

}  Alternative medical systems are built upon complete systems of theory and practice.

}  Often, these systems have evolved apart from and earlier than the conventional medical approach used in the United States.

}  Examples of alternative medical systems include:

◦      Acupuncture

◦      Ayurveda

◦      Homeopathy

◦      Native American healing practices

◦      Naturopathic medicine

◦      Tibetan medicine

◦      Traditional Chinese medicine