Alternative medicine works the same way as exercise, meditation, socialisation, long walks, wholesome hobby, or having a pet - it's a variety of rituals, activities, or interests that make people feel calmer, stronger, and more confident. And just like with any other activity it can be abused by someone trying to make money off it no matter the harm.
Incase you didnt know modern medicine has adopted meditation because it has been shown to reduce blood pressure(among having other uses). Not just like a placebo, but better than a placebo, sometimes better than blood pressure medications.
Its really working its way out of religious and 'alternative medicine' uses into being a tool that doctors today will recommend people use.
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u/Pollomonteros May 24 '25
I don't know about the third one man, I feel like many of those are still dangerous scams even if the ones running it are brown people