The Joy of Alternative Medicine Western Medicine, it has dominated America's culture for many years. Western Medicine has some flaws as a result, many Americans are turning to alternative medicine. "Health food stores, other alternative medicine outlets, and offbeat practitioners are doing a thriving business these days with so-called remedies" ("A Professional . . . " 4). These so-called remedies have become quite popular with the American public. A 1997 survey showed 42 percent of Americans utilized alternative medicine. That is a …showed first 75 words of 2446 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2446 total…back five-thousand years. Having a history dating that far back, ads credibility. Seeing as how alternative medicine has become so popular, one must consider why it has been a success. Alternative medicine has been a success because it has worked for a number of people. They were pleased with the service received, and as a result continued using alternative medicine. As a result, alternative medicine is the key to a healthy body, mind, and pocketbook.