Since
ancient times, people have been treating their diseases and pains in several ways
and with different products. For many time they have used plants, flowers,
oils, and medicinal trees to cure conditions, such as pains, stomach
indigestions and wounds. The scientific advances and the necessity of new and
fast solutions for diseases nowadays has caused the development of modern
medicine. On the other hand, the use of natural medicine is no longer as
popular, but it is still very important for doctors and patients all around the
world. Although these methods are useful they are also very different.
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One big
difference between modern and natural medicine is how they are made. Modern
medicine bases its products on combinations of substances developed by
pharmaceutical industries using the most recent technology and knowledge
acquired by scientists. Some examples are pills and shots used to treat any
kind of pain or infection. Also procedures such as ultrasound, radiation, and
radiography are part of the modern technology and they are used with patients
who have cancer, terminal diseases or any disease that needs their use. On the
other hand, natural medicine uses more natural products with almost no special
complexity. Its products are made by mixing natural elements, such as plants,
flowers, oils, honey and sometimes stones. They use antique techniques learned from
generations to generation such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, and homeopathy. In
these procedures they also use natural elements like seeds, aromatic plants and
stones.
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In
some ways, modern medicine offers advantages and disadvantages because the
overuse of it affects the general well-being of people, causing
immunodeficiency, resistance to antibiotics, and the reappearance of new
diseases in the future. In contrast to modern medicine, the natural type uses
products less aggressive on the body and helps people to avoid future health
issues. Both types of medicine are useful nowadays. Each one is important
depending on the situation. Many alternatives have been developed to improve
people’s health. Sometimes doctors require a fast solution to save the lives of
people. Then the modern medicine is the protagonist, but in other cases, people
need a less aggressive option. Then the natural medicine becomes the best
choice.
Katia, I really appreciate the balanced view you take on this topic. So many people seem to be polarized over this issue (e.g., proponents of modern medicine tend to think natural remedies are just quackery, whereas natural practitioners often criticize modern medicine as being overly toxic), but you show that these different types of medical approaches can actually be complementary and that each has an important role to play. Well done.
ReplyDeleteKatia thanks for this information, it is very helpful for me.Many members in my family have had terrible disease and now I know that we can use these two type of medicine.
ReplyDeleteHi Katia, thanks for all informations. That helps me understand to use natural medicine or modern medicine.
ReplyDeletethank for the information about natural remedies and Modern medicine if they work together it can cure a lot of diseases in time responds to the immediate solutions to many diseases
ReplyDeleteI like natural medicine more since it has less side effects. When I was in Korea, I usually go to Oriental Medicine Clinic. However, when my kids are sick, I go to doctor's office immediately. So irony.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be really good if we used natural medicines for minor colds and sickness and leave the modern medicine for the major issues.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this information Katia. You give me some points for decide what type of medicine is better.
ReplyDeleteI really think that natural medication is good enough to take care of minor sicknesses. Doctors should recommend natural medication but sadly grandma is the only one who does it.
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