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?

In recent times, the number of individuals
that
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have health problems
are
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and are
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trying
alternative
treatments
instead
of usual
ones
are
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is
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rising at an alarming pace. It seems to me,
however
,
it
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that it
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is better to try scientific
treatments
and avoid
medicines
that are not proven by studies. To start with, a growing number of people believe it is better to try
alternative
treatments
and
medicines
.
For example
, recently trying herbal
medicines
instead
of the
ones
that
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on chemicals
got
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more popular and many believe that it is less harmful for
human
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the human
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body to use herbal medications.
Moreover
, individuals are losing their faith in doctors and usual
methods
and started to try
treatments
that are not completely
science based
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science-based
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.
On the other hand
, some people believe we should trust the usual
methods
and medications because those
treatments
have been tested throughout the years and
based
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are based
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on science. In my view,
alternative
medicines
like the
ones
that are based on herbs are not reliable and could be more harmful
for
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human bodies
that
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than
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chemical
medicines
.
Furthermore
, the usual
methods
of treatment are time tested
while
alternative
versions are not tested by
scientist
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scientists
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and we are not aware of the damages that could have for our state of health. In conclusion,
although
many believe that
alternative
treatments
and
medicines
might be healthier than chemical
ones
but
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these new
methods
are not tested by doctors and they are not based on
the
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science. Personally, I believe we should trust scientific
methodes
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methods
that doctors studied
on
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them
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for years and
they
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that they
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are effective.
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task achievement
Consider providing more specific examples to strengthen your arguments. Referencing specific cases of alternative medicine use can enhance the essay's persuasiveness.
coherence cohesion
Focus on using a variety of sentence structures to improve coherence and make your writing style more engaging.
coherence cohesion
The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion which frame the argument well.
task achievement
The position on the topic is clear, advocating for traditional medicine over alternative methods due to reliability and scientific backing.

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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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