Scientific Testing vs. Traditional Wisdom in Alternative Medicine: A Discussion

Question
Dear Sir or Madam
My name is Anna Ormandy. I am a student at the University of Canterbury in
New Zealand. As part of an assignment I have been asked to complete a
research project via email on Alternative Medicine. My question to is Do you
believe Alternative Medicine should be scientifically tested or should we keep
our confidence in centuries of positive results? What is your opinion on this
topic?
Your time and prompt response is greatly appreciated.
Your Sincerely Anna Ormandy

Answer
Wow Anna....

That certainly is some question.  

Unfortunately, I am not a student of alternative medicine.  That is not to say I don't think it has merit.  I am just more familiar with conventional treatments.

There are people on Allexperts.com that DO answer questions regarding the subject.    

My opinion is that it is like anything else.  There are good things (healthy eating, organic products, vitamin therapy, relaxation therapy) that I highly believe in.  And there are also aspects that I cannot think but that they are harmful (not having your child vaccinated, not undergoing cancer treatment and relying on only alternative medicine, etc).   And, I also believe that you can have a very healthy mixture of both conventional AND alternative AND holistic treatments that are best of all.

I am sorry I couldn't be more specific.  Best wishes on your assignment.

Andrea