The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 2nd edition, is a four-volume set designed for secondary school students and lay adaults. The book presents authoritative and balanced information on numerous alternative medical techniques for maintaining health and treating disease. This edition includes more than 250 new or updated articles. It covers herbal supplements, homeopathic remedies, and other alternative therapies in separate entries. In addition, entries on diseases and conditions include information on alternative treatments to complement traditional care. Entries follow a standard format similar to the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine.