<unk>  has been described as "any of various systems of healing or treating disease (as chiropractic, homeopathy, or faith healing) not included in the traditional medical curricula taught in the United States and Britain".<unk>  practices are often based in belief systems not derived from modern science.<unk> s may therefore incorporate spiritual, metaphysical, or religious underpinnings, untested practices, non-Western medical traditions, or newly developed approaches to healing.
If an<unk>  medical approach, initially regarded as untested, is subsequently shown to be safe and effective, it may then be adopted by conventional practitioners and no longer considered<unk> ".
Alternative medicine
Complementary medicine
Designer drug
Prescription drug
Traditional Korean medicine
Pesticide
Generic drug
Home remedy