Today's modern medicine technologies are amazing. The list of new and sophisticated ways to treat patients is constantly growing. Some people prefer to rely on alternative methods of treatment. Alternative medicine is the study of medicine based on holistic principles versus technologically advanced or traditional methods. Some examples of alternative medicine include aromatherapy, hypnosis, herbal medicine, and acupuncture, just to name a few. Much of alternative medicine is based on old Eastern ways of treating ailments, and most who practice it open up their own private practices. On the other hand, alternative medicine is becoming increasingly popular and is now sometimes practiced within a traditional hospital as well. Students choosing classes in alternative medicine will learn about common ailments and what is being used to treat them that steps beyond the boundaries of "regular" treatment styles. Those who decide to study alternative medicine will be enlightened and amazed at how the human body can react to more natural, less harsh treatments.