About 80% people in developing countries, 50% in industrialized world use Complimentary Alternate Medicine.

According to an article in Pulse International, approximately 50% of the population in industrialized countries and 80% of people in developing countries use Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM). Dr. Nadir Ali Syed, a neurologist, stated that the satisfaction level with CAM is 71.9% due to cultural practices and beliefs. Studies have shown that CAM is not only used by the poor, but also by affluent individuals, with 50% of multiple sclerosis patients and 53.5% of diabetes patients using it. CAM treatments such as acupuncture and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) have been found to be as effective as allopathic drugs with fewer side effects. Additionally, Electric Nerve Stimulation (ENS) has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of migraines. The article also discusses the Gut and Brain Axis, the importance of early identification and management of strokes, and the role of rehabilitation in stroke patients. [Extracted from the article]