Holistic treatment

Has anyone tried a holistic approach to treatment as opposed to western medicine? What are your thoughts on the subject? Holistic means natural cures using herbs and such instead of prescription drugs. After years of little or no results with doctors I am trying a holistic doctor. It is a little expensive but this person seems to know what they are talking about. She mentioned alot of things that I have read on the internet and in books about the digestive tract and subjects like parasites, worms, leaky gut, good and bad bacteria, alkaline levels, etc. Any input would be appreciated.

this should help,,,, sorry if its too  much info....

probiotics (these have been the most helpful)

teas (peppermint, camomile, and ginger)

aloe vera juice (very helpful for me at least)

herbs ( peppermint leaf, chamomile leaf, marshmallow root, borage leaf, ginger root, lessed thistle leaf, slippery elm leaf, oatstraw leaf, fennel seed)

vitamins & minerals (calcium, magnesium, and B vitamins, these also help reduce stress which goes hand in hand with ibs)

hope this helps