alternative medicine

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By then, Mom had shifted away from nursing school and was opening her mind to alternative medicine and a more natural and organic way of life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

At times, that emphasis on “wholesomeness” or living “naturally” includes skepticism about mainstream health care, as well as touting “naturopathic” or alternative medicine.

From Salon • Sep. 22, 2025

For the Milla character, Strauss researched orthorexia, an eating disorder in which people are obsessed with “healthy” food, and also delved into the history of alternative medicine retreats like the one Milla visits in Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

But the line between promotion and science on the show was not always clear, and Oz has recommended homeopathy, alternative medicine and other treatments that critics have called “pseudoscience”.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024

A growing interest in alternative medicine from Western markets also suggests demand will continue rising.

From National Geographic • Jan. 4, 2024