More and more people are looking at alternative measures when it comes to health. The Meredith Corporation and NBC Universal conducted a survey of more than 3,000 women earlier this year, and here’s what they learned when it comes to women and alternative health and wellness.
| Alternative Solution | Percentage of Women Participating |
| Acupuncture | 4% |
| Hypnotherapy | 1% |
| Meditation | 11% |
| Natural Herbs and Supplements | 26% |
| Pet Adoption | 25% |
They also found the top ten health concerns in order of importance are
- Weight (56 percent)
- Nutrition (36 percent)
- Allergies (27 percent)
- Aging (27 percent)
- Mental Health (25 percent)
- Arthritis (24 percent)
- Cancer (23 percent)
- Cardiovascular Health (20 percent)
- Diabetes (18 percent)
- Menopause (18 percent)