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?
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.
