Some people swear by the healing power of alternative medicine. In fact, the National Institutes of Health found about one-third of American adults have sought some form of alternative treatment for a chronic illness.
Whether it’s acupuncture or energy crystals, the question is, is it scientifically proven to work?
Melanie Warner is a freelance journalist who writes about health and science. She set out to answer that question in her new book, "The Magic Feather Effect: The Science of Alternative Medicine and the Surprising Power of Belief."
Warner joins Midday Edition on Thursday to discuss what she found.
What Doctors And Alternative Healers Can Learn From Each Other
Guest:
Melanie Warner, author, 'The Magic Feather Effect: The Science of Alternative Medicine and The Surprising Power of Belief'
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