Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In recent years, a growing number of unwell individuals have begun to adopt the use of alternative

medicines

and treatments. In my opinion, though these can sometimes be effective,

this

trend is negative overall due to the superiority of modern

medicine

. Those who support alternative remedies argue there is historical evidence in

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of their effectiveness. A pertinent example of

this

would be the popularity of traditional Chinese

medicine

in Asia. Many of their

medicines

and treatments date back hundreds or even thousands of years. Over that time, they have been tested and their effect verified in some cases. Contemporary health researchers are often able to later identify the scientific rationale but it is possible there are remedies in use today that we still do not understand.

This

ignorance should not serve as a justification to question their overall importance.

However

, the vast majority of viable medical treatment is modern. Scientists now understand more rigorously the underlying structures of cells, viruses, bacteria, cancers, and various other maladies.

This

has allowed for the creation of undeniably effective procedures

such

as surgery and the discovery of crucial

medicines

like penicillin. There is no doubt as to why these

medicines

work and

therefore

in the future they will only become more refined and safe.

In contrast

, traditional

medicine

may be effective for unknown reasons but its applicability is limited and it will not advance over time. In conclusion, with few exceptions, traditional

medicine

is a better alternative to less verifiable treatments and pharmaceuticals. Individuals can attempt to use them but should rely on their usual doctors.