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WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR PEOPLE TO USE SO-CALLED ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE?

Summary by Edzard Ernst
This is by far the most frequently asked questions I get when giving lectures or joining discussions about so-called alternative medicine (SCAM). People usually hope for an easy answer with perhaps 2 or 3 reasons that stick out. Sadly, this is not possible: there are many reasons, and their importance varies depending on dozens of
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Edzard Ernst broke the news in on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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