Alternative therapies refer to various healing practices and approaches outside the scope of mainstream medicine. These treatments are often used as an alternative or adjunct to traditional treatments. These may include practices such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, chiropractic, homeopathy and naturopathy, among others. Alternative therapies often focus on promoting overall well-being by addressing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health. This may include natural remedies, dietary changes, lifestyle changes, or mind-body techniques to help heal and balance. While some alternative therapies have scientific basis and evidence of effectiveness.