What are your thoughts on holistic medicine?

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Question by shortstop42000 on "Holistic":

So far very little measurable evidence exists to prove or disprove the efficacy of holistic medicine. Is holistic and alternative medicine gaining more acceptance because it is effective, or are people just being suckered in by "snake oil" salesmen.

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Answer by Mindy
I think they are more of a psychosomatic cure. I think that if you think you are gettig well you can get well. More like a placebo effect.

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