Complementary medical therapies may lack the backing of allegedly objective and scientific medical research funded by the manufacturer of the drug being tested, but is increasingly prescribed by GPs because it is often (i) more effective and (ii) cheaper than the drugs they are permitted to prescribe.

Sample articles

Elderberry knocks out ‘flu

Acupuncture helps stroke patients

Homeopathy successes

Garlic zaps MRSA - untreatable wounds healed

ORTHODOX MEDICINE

Complementary medicine saves NHS money

Herbs and drugs can be dangerous mix

One-to-one Chinese herbs for irritable bowel syndrome

Stinging nettle goodness

Magnetic bracelets - further proof

Magnets for period pain

Magnotherapy animal success not placebo

Tai Chi for MS

Chinese herbs reverse bone loss

Take Vitamin E with fatty foods

Acupuncture and carpal tunnel syndrome