This has created an increase in the employment of doctors, higher morale for those who wanted to practice holistic medicine and are now allowed to, and more respect for healthcare administrators, who were willing to change with the times. The long-term implications of the increase of women in healthcare administration are hard to determine, but it appears that a larger focus on women's health issues and holistic therapy will be at the forefront of anything they do. The popularity of herbal remedies continues to grow (Wilson, 2005). Along with them, other forms of holistic medicine seem to be gaining popularity. Massage, yoga, acupuncture, acupressure, and other 'new-age' remedies are becoming more sought-after by patients who want second opinions or other options. The future holds many exciting innovations in each of these areas, and practicing medicine without a license does not seem to be as serious of a concern for most holistic practitioners as it used to be, but there are still rules to follow.

Unfortunately, there are those in law enforcement, the judicial system, and medicine who feel that...

The best way to protect oneself as completely and thoroughly as possible from lawsuits and other dangers is to the rules that govern good business should be followed completely (Wilson, 2005). That includes money-back guarantees, record keeping, cooperating with authorities, client confidentiality, and disclosing treatment information to clients (Wilson, 2005). There is no room for con-men or other scam artists in the world of alternative healing and holistic nutrition consultation. A person doing this job is a consultant, not a medical doctor, and that should be emphasized to the clients, in writing (Wilson, 2005). If this is made clear and all good business practice rules are followed, there is little that can be done to say that a person was involved in the unlicensed practice of medicine.