I have a deep distrust of alternative therapies. If science based modern medicine failed, I would potentially turn to alternatives as a last resort, but I would always see a medical professional first. If there is no scientific research behind the therapy, and no causal link suggesting that it may work, then I would not touch it except as a last resort. While there are no doubt some honest, good people working in alternative therapies, the nature of the field leaves it wide open to dishonesty.