As I have already said in your introductory post, I am glad to be able to read informative post on medical science. Outreach is important (that is why it would be great to have on board scientists from many fields of research)!
I am also happy to learn that you are open-minded with respect to alternative medicines (to be clear, I have and I will never say those must replace the more standard way).
Open minded, but when you're talking about patients in many cases anything that can make them feel better is fine. The real danger is when these practitioners do not screen for real disease states and instead act in their own monetary interests.
The best alternative medicine there is, is simply to smile, eat well, have a positive outlook and try not to be so sedentary.
If someone is seeking alternative medicine, they should seek conventional medicine first. Most disease can be treated and cured with no long term ill effects if it's caught early enough. So learn to listen to your body.
What think that I have noticed here in France, is that the doctors are actually listening less and less to the patients. Which is a pity as people are curious. And this is probably why fakes and incorrect practices are getting more and more influence :(