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here’s little or no scientific evidence behind alternative therapies like energy healing, acupuncture, and homeopathy. Yet many of the most prestigious hospitals in the US — which are dedicated to the pursuit of evidence-based medicine — offer such therapies nonetheless.
They find a ready market in patients who are wary of conventional medicine — and eager to try to ease their symptoms with dietary supplements, naturopathic remedies, and relaxation techniques ranging from art therapy to a meditative stroll through a labyrinth.
All told, it’s a $37 billion-a-year industry.
Here, a look at the types of alternative medicine and wellness therapies offered by 15 top hospitals:
