Alternative medicine

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?

Introduction

Chapter 1. Does Alternative Medicine Work?

Chapter Preface

1. Homeopathic Medicine Is Effective

2. Homeopathic Medicine Is Ineffective

3. Chiropractic Can Reduce Some Types of Pain

4. Chiropractic Is a Potentially Dangerous Pseudoscience

5. Herbal Medicines Are Effective

6. Herbal Medicines Vary in Their Effectiveness and Some May Be Dangerous

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2. Why Is Alternative Medicine Popular?

Chapter Preface

1. People Choose Alternative Medicine Because They Are Dissatisfied with Conventional Medicine

2. People Choose Alternative Medicine Because They Fall for Sales Pitches

3. People Choose Alternative Medicine Because They Want to Believe It Works

4. Employers Choose Alternative Medicine to Combat Health Care Costs

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3. Can Alternative and Conventional Medicine Work Together?

Chapter Preface

1. Spirituality Should Be Part of Conventional Medical Treatment

2. Spirituality Should Not Be Part of Conventional Medical Treatment

3. Alternative Medicine Should Submit to Conventional Testing Standards

4. Conventional Medical Testing Standards Are Flawed

5. Alternative Medicine Should Be Integrated into Medical School

6. Alternative Medicine Should Be Evaluated Critically in Medical School

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4. What Should Government Do to Research and Regulate Alternative Medicine?

Chapter Preface

1. The FDA Should Tightly Regulate Herbal Supplements

2. Tighter Regulation of Herbal Supplements May Overshadow Their Appropriate Use

3. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Promotes Pseudoscience

4. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Promotes Valuable Research

Periodical Bibliography

For Further Discussion

Organizations to Contact

Bibliography of Books

Index