More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by a modern lifestyle which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some people think that a return to traditional medicine should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree?

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With certain inventions in medical science people have become less careful about their health which is the root cause for many people having diseases
frequently
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frequent
nowadays. Some illnesses
can not
can not
cannot
be treated with the latest medical facilities and in
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situation people try to switch to traditional medicines. I think
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is not safe to go for traditional medicines for various reasons. In modern times, lack of physical activities and no work life balance creates a risk for many health issues. People become less immune and are more vulnerable to many diseases. Though medical science has reached beyond limitations yet it has not found treatment for many diseases. It
can not
can not
cannot
cure but
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cure, but
in most cases, it can lessen the effectiveness of symptoms of a disease.
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traditional medicines made of herbs and plants are having no side effects and some people believe that these are better options.
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First reason
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The first reason
we should avoid them is because of a lack of professional physicians because these are outdated and old fashioned
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there is always a fear of
misguidedness
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.
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Second these
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Second, these
medicines have a very slow effect and sometimes patients don't have that much time.
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, sometimes people can die of simple diseases like
chickenpox
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chicken pox
. I will pen down by saying that modern medicine cannot treat certain
diseases but
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diseases, but
can be more effective if taken with
proper dosage
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the proper dosage
and at
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at
regular time intervals.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • sedentary lifestyle
  • chronic conditions
  • holistic approach
  • preventive care
  • natural remedies
  • cultural heritage
  • ancestral knowledge
  • integration
  • complementary healthcare
  • regulation
  • standardization
  • scientific validation
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