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Quackery or good medicine? What’s your opinion of alternative treatments?

By Fran Jeffries | Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 03:49 PM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution



Acupuncture. Touch therapy. Herbal remedies. A recent story says more practitioners of conventional medicine are recognizing the benefits of alternative treatments.

The Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center, which opened Sept. 2, is the latest marriage of mainstream healthcare and alternative treatments. That center includes acupuncturists, massage therapists and a psychotherapist who uses hypnosis and touch therapy.

Still, conventional doctors say more research is needed to determine the validity of some of these alternative treatments.

I find myself turning to ‘natural healing’ first for whatever ails me.

What has been your experience with alternative medicine? What have you tried that works for you?

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By Kaye

October 10, 2008 12:34 AM | Link to this

I’ve tried the garlic remedy. Garlic is a natural antibiotic.

By bronte declute

December 5, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

ewww thats gross

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