Question

Hazel has begun to experience hot flashes and night sweats. Her doctor says that it is likely because her body is beginning to enter menopause. He offers to prescribe some medication that could lessen the symptoms, but Hazel has decided to use herbal supplements instead. She believes that these supplements will stave off the symptoms without causing harm to her body. What form of medicine has Hazel chosen for her condition?
(1 point)
conventional medicine
alternative medicine
complementary medicine
preventative medicine

Answer 1

alternative medicine

She’s using herbal supplements instead of the doctor’s prescribed (conventional) treatment, which qualifies as alternative medicine.