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

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The traditional
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medicine
 has had a crucial impact
in
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 our societies, and our quality of life has been improved by executing cutting-edge diagnosis techniques and
treatments
.
However
, many people
has
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 replaced
to visit
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their usual doctor
for
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with
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 alternative and
non-evidence based
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non-evidence-based
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medicine
. I think that both sides have advantages and disadvantages. In
this
 essay, I will explain my reasons in detail. To start with, 'based-evidence
medicine
' is a term that was adopted many centuries ago
due to
 the
neccesity
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necessity
 of finding explanations and
creatining
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creating
 procedures in order to alleviate and cure illnesses that caused many deaths,
such
 as Yellow Fever,
Malarya
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Malaria
, Influenza, etc.
For
this
 reason,
treatments
 that have been invented are based on their specific pathophysiological mechanisms
as well as
 big-scale research done in the population.
For example
, the COVID-19 disease, which started in 2019, had unknown physiological processes that were elucidated, and
then
 most of the directed
treatments
 reduced mortality and morbidity, namely mechanical ventilation,
corticosterioids
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corticosteroids
, antibiotics, and antivirals.
Conversely
, aboriginal and traditional theories have been supported by our ancestors
as well as
 they have been inherited generation by generation, many people still believe in
treatments
 and preventive measures that have no scientific evidence,
such
 as the importance of avoiding
to eat
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eating
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sweet
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sweets
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 before
the
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breakfast in order to reduce the contagious risk of gastrointestinal parasites.
Besides
, there are other types of techniques that have been proposed, exemplified by
The
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Acupuncture.
This
 is a widely used Chinese tool that has been implemented not only to relieve pain and stress but to
cure
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.
Then
,
this
 technique has been catapulted into the new generations.
To sum up
,
medicine
 either traditional or alternative
have
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has
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 been crucial in the improvement of
the
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life expectancy in societies.
Then
, both should be recognized and their techniques must be carefully completed.
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Task Achievement
Ensure that your main points are consistently supported by specific examples or evidence. While your essay includes examples, further detail or elaboration on these can strengthen your argument.
Language Accuracy
Review and correct grammatical errors and ensure consistent verb tense usage to improve clarity.
Coherence and Cohesion
To enhance coherence, make smoother transitions between paragraphs and ideas. Using linking phrases effectively can help achieve this.
Task Achievement
Consider exploring both views more evenly to fully address the essay prompt. This balance allows for a more comprehensive discussion on the subject.
Introduction
You have effectively introduced the topic and presented an overview of both sides of the argument, setting a clear stage for your discussion.
Subject Understanding
Your essay demonstrates a good grasp of the subject matter, showing awareness of both traditional and alternative medicines.
Conclusion
Your conclusion effectively summarizes your main points, reinforcing the balance between traditional and alternative medicine views.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • alternative medicines
  • treatments
  • positive development
  • negative development
  • health problems
  • usual doctor
  • access
  • personalized approach
  • holistic well-being
  • lack of regulation
  • evidence-based research
  • proper medical treatment
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