Evidence-based medicine[r]: The conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. [e]
American Institute of Homeopathy[r]: Formed earlier than the American Medical Association, a group that describes itself as a "trade association of medical and osteopathic physicians, dentists, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants dedicated to the practice, promotion and improvement of homeopathic medicine" [e]
Acupuncture[r]: A form of alternative medicine that involves inserting and manipulating needles into 'acupuncture points' on the body with the aim of restoring health and well-being. [e]
Chiropractic[r]: A complementary, alternative health-care profession that aims to heal using manual therapies on the spine and extremities. [e]
Chiropractic history[r]: Founded in 1885 by D. D. Palmer, the field grew through various controversies from a personal philosophy to a professionalized discipline. [e]