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

In

this

day and age, the number of sick people using non-conventional

medicines

and

treatments

instead

of conventional ones is increasing. I believe that

this

can be a negative development, as they have a lack of regulation and can lead to delayed treatment.

To begin

with,

alternative

medicines

and

treatments

are not always subject to the same

level

of regulation as mainstream ones. Because they may lack

the

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consistency of quality, and

alternative

practitioners may not be required to have the same

level

of education and training as conventional ones.

This

not only cannot treat a disease but

also

can cause some extra diseases.

For example

, there is a famous drink in Iran, which is prescribed by traditional practitioners and is useful for people with a high

level

of cholesterol.

This

claim is misleading because it is full of sugar, which not only cannot reduce the

level

of cholesterol but

also

can cause diabetes.

Furthermore

, alternatives may not be effective for some serious conditions, which can result in delayed treatment and potentially harmful consequences.

As a result

,

this

allows the condition to progress more serve state in the future, or in some cases it can lead to death.

For instance

, any delays in the cure of some cancers may affect the whole body and cause death. Some people may argue that

alternative

medicines

and

treatments

,

such

as herbal

medicines

and acupuncture, may be less expensive than drugs or surgeries.

Moreover

, natural remedies have fewer side effects, because they are safe and have been used for centuries in traditional

medicines

.

Nonetheless

, most conventional

medicines

and

treatments

are covered by insurance, and

also

non-mainstream

medicines

can be dangerous if used incorrectly or in a combination with others. In conclusion, nowadays, using alternatives

instead

of visiting doctors is increasingly common. I believe that it can have negative consequences, as they are less regulated and can lead to delayed treatment for some diseases. Anyone who worries about the cost or much more side effects of standard medicine can use insurance or should know that

alternative

medicines

or

treatments

can have much more side effects if used incorrectly