As more people with health issues turn to alternative medicines and treatments rather than consulting their regular physicians, it has sparked a debate on whether this shift is beneficial or detrimental.
Firstly, nowadays there any numerous alternative remedies, which almost do not have any consequences if implement with knowledge and health literacy. For instance, Yoga and meditation practices have been proven to lower stress levels, increase flexibility, and improve mental focus, contributing to overall health and wellness. Also, art therapy encourages self-expression and has been shown to improve mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and stress in individuals coping with various life challenges. Utilizing these natural and non-toxic methods are less risky than consuming overusing chemicals.
Secondly, new alternative cures can be combined to be more effective and can even get help from them along with the traditional medical. In advanced grade 3 and 4 cancers, for example, when chemical drugs do not work, Placebo effect can be used in addition to radiation therapy, which is a beneficial effect produced by a placebo drug or treatment, which cannot be attributed to the properties of the placebo itself, and must therefore be due to the patient’s belief in the treatment.
Nevertheless, bliefs based on traditional approach still exist, which reject modern methods of self-healing.
To visit the doctor, people are exposed to polluted environments where people with different diseases are there, and this can raise the risk of contracting other diseases. For example, once my grandfather went to hospital for his headache during Covid-19 pandemic and despite following the health protocols, he got infected with corona virus and unfortunately, he finally passed away due to this virus.
In conclusion, although, refer to medical centers while health disorders, in some cases it has better rely on alternative methods for saving money and time, avoid taking chemicals drugs with many side effects and also avoiding the risk of disease in dangerous environments like clinics.