*In 1996, The National Library of Medicine and the MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) Term Working Group, Office of Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health classifies alternative medicine as an unrelated group of non-orthodox therapeutic practices, often with explanatory systems that do not follow conventional biomedical explanations. The National Library of Medicine's previous classification was non-orthodox therapeutic systems which have no satisfactory scientific explanation for their effectiveness. Others define it as medical interventions not taught at United States medical schools or not available at United States hospitals. Alternative therapies include, but are not limited to the following disciplines: folk medicine, herbal medicine, diet fads, homeopathy, faith healing, new age healing, chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathy, massage, and music therapy. Studies suggest these therapies are sought out by individuals that have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, arthritis, cancer, back pain, and other medical conditions.

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