Both allopathy and alternative systems have their strengths and shortcomings. An emerging trend fuses the best of both to offer salve to suffering humanity

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

· Safer with minimum side-effects

· Harnesses the self-regulating healing mechanism of the body

· Makes use of natural products that are easily available

· Addresses the root of the problem

· More effective in treating psychosomatic disorders

· Can be used alongside other medication

· It can be incorporated into one’s lifestyle

· Comparatively less expensive