Are we using the same definition of alternative medicine? Because I'm no doctor, but I'm pretty sure most physicians spend decades telling their patients at risk of type II diabetes to change their diets, and work to control mild cases of type II diabetes with diet control rather than medication.

Now, if you're going to tell me that you think that eliminating nightshades from your diet will make you play like Tom Brady, I'll definitely let you certify yourself as a kook.