Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

With the recent trend of the use of other types of

medicine

, there are concerns

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their ineffectiveness and harmful contents. I agree completely with

this

school of thought.

This

is mostly because these options are natively produced and most times do not have dosage advice. These alternative forms of

medicine

are largely ineffective.

For example

, in my hometown, native herbs are cooked together for

treatment

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of malaria, pile and skin infections. Most people who opt for these options do so out of ignorance, cultural beliefs and the mindset that they are more effective than approved

medicine

.

However

, in reality,

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persons patronize the herb sellers for the treatment of the same illnesses as they realise that they still do not feel better.

Hence

, the ineffectiveness of these options. Despite their non-productivity, they are

also

harmful to one's health.

Firstly

, they are prepared in an unclean environment with a lot of human interferences,

as a result

, the chances of contamination of the herbal mix

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high.

In addition

, there is usually no defined measurement in the consumption of

such

.

For instance

, a customer who complains of malaria will be sold

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mixture and quantity

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another who requests

for

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high fever treatment.

As a result

, it is sometimes referred to as "one

medicine

that cures all illnesses". I completely agree that other types of

medicine

are not only ineffective but

also

unsafe for human consumption,

thus

, should not be encouraged. People should be sensitized

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the negative effects of consuming them while healthy and approved

medicine

should be made affordable to all. In conclusion, the new trend

towards

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patronizing other forms of

medicine

should be discouraged. The people should be continuously sensitized

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their ineffectiveness which

consequently

lead

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to

waste

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of money and

also

the danger it poses to their health as it could worsen the health concerns or even create new ones.