Introduction: Those trained in conventional scientific medicine find it difficult to come to terms with the alternative systems of medicine [1]. Conventional scientific medicine, also called Allopathy, is based on an understanding of medicine in terms of physics, chemistry, biology and maths. In addition, an understanding of the emotional and behavioural aspects of human beings helps in the successful practice of medicine.
Recently, because of their acclaimed usefulness, alternative systems of medicine including Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy and what is known in India as AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy), are being increasingly accepted [2]. Practitioners of conventional medicine may accept the use of alternative systems as long as they are not harmful to the patient from the scientific point of view. But these complementary systems of medicine are nevertheless…
