Criticism
There have been several published scientific studies that dispute the efficacy, beyond the Placebo Effect, of (alternative) holistic medicine in treating any known disease. The American Cancer Society recommends that if holistic medicine is to be used at all, it should be used only in conjunction with conventional medicine and not as a replacement.
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