Choosing Alternatives, is the remarkable story of a U.S. Coast Guard Medic aboard the Coastguard Cutter Dulles who strongly believes in Alternative Medical Treatments, but who faces strong conservative resistance from the ship’s Executive Officer. From a goodwill voyage to Cuba to a training mission with the Italian Coastguard we learn of the discovery of an ancient Muslim manuscript describing new approaches based on amazing ancient natural health treatments. Against seemingly overwhelming odds, and with the aid of an Italian Pharmacist and a Libyan Sufi, our protagonist fights to bring the treatments from The Book of Ali to the modern medical community. Through dramatic sea rescues, terrorist hijackers and hostile agents we are lead to a shocking conclusion which shows us the vast powers controlling the use of Alternative Medicine today.This medical thriller is about the clash between traditional and alternative medicine and is a must read for those interested in recovery and chronic illness.