Question

Many alternative and complementary medicine practices are viewed with skepticism within traditional/mainstream medicine. Why is this the case? What are the advantages and disadvantages to this skepticism?

Answer 1

The National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) prefers ... So, per NCCAM, it is alternative to the usual practices of M.D.'s, D.O.'s, ... In 1988, 42% went to CAM because they felt mainstream medicine was ... Alternative medicine practitioners know something that many 'traditional doctors' do not.