Alternative medicine has always appealed to a niche group in the United States, but has not quite caught on as much as hoped. However, in recent years, as healthcare costs mount, people are turning more frequently towards alternative cures for common ailments. The most frequently used alternative medicines in America are: nonvitamin, nonmineral natural products (18 percent) deep breathing (13 percent) meditation (9 percent) chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation (9 percent).. Read More