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 a positive or a negative development?

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growing number of people with
health
problems are trying
alternative
treatments
and
medicines
instead
of visiting their usual doctor. I think
this
statement can be viewed as a negative development because
alternative
treatments
and
medicines
can possibly trigger illegal
health
medicines
and may cause
problem
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problems
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with patients’
condition
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conditions
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that
getting
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worst
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.
Firstly
,
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alternative
medicines
and
treatments
can probably enable the high number of illegal
health
medicines
. Actually, the government already established a strict procedure for producing
health
medicines
by doing several tests to ensure that all
medicines
are safe and
benefit
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for patients.
In contrast
,
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alternative
health
medicines
frequently pass these tests, and
patient
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patients
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can consume them directly.
Furthermore
, patients can
also
easily get these
medicines
by visiting the
alternative
medicines
place or by buying them
in
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online websites or
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.
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conditions may be the cause
why
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of why
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the
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illegal
health
medicines
grow so fast in society
nowdays
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.
Secondly
,
the
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alternative
medicines
and
treatments
can possibly harm patients’
health
condition
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conditions
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that getting
worst
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worse
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.
For example
, Olga Syahputra, a well
know
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comedian, prefer to choose
alternative
treatments
rather than visiting
usual
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a usual
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doctor to solve his brain
cancer
. After a long period of treatment, he felt his
condition
did not get well. And, for handling a
cancer
problem, time is everything because
this
cancer
can quickly spread
in
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other
human’s
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organs.
Thus
, if Olga soon
take
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the
chemotheraphy
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chemotherapy
, which is the usual doctor’s treatment, many believe Olga’s
cancer
should be handled. In conclusion, the statement that the growing number of people with
health
problems are trying
alternative
treatments
and
medicines
instead
of visiting their usual doctor
nowdays
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nowadays
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can be seen as
negative
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a negative
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development since
alternative
treatments
and
medicines
can possibly trigger illegal
health
medicines
and may cause
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a problem
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problem
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problems
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with patients’
condition
that getting worst.
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coherence cohesion
Improve sentence structure for better coherence and readability. For example, 'and may cause problem with patients’ condition that getting worst' should be refined to 'and may cause the patient's condition to worsen'.
task achievement
Make sure to provide more clarity and depth in arguments. For example, elaborate on why alternative medicines might lead to negative health outcomes.
task achievement
Provide more specific examples and evidence to support your points clearly and convincingly. This will enhance the argument's credibility.
task achievement
The essay addresses the task by discussing the negative aspects of people choosing alternative treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor.
coherence cohesion
The essay maintains a clear position throughout and supports it with logically structured arguments.
task achievement
The example of Olga Syahputra adds a personal touch and makes the argument more relatable.
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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