Acupuncture is generally regarded as safe and effective, but your success generally depends on the experience of the practitioner. A: While I do agree that alternative medicine could be valuable, I do, also, believe, just as in conventional medicine, the "success" depends on the knowledge of the person(s) who prescribes, prepares, and/or administers it. Alternative medicine has a broad spectrum: naturopathy, herbalism, chiropractic, traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, acupressure... just to name a few. So, how safe they are?
- Herbs can and do interact not only with medicine the patient might be taking, but also, with other herbal products. They are not suitable for everyone, even if they have the same disease. Individuals have individual tolerances, metabolic rates, etc. Herbs could be contaminated due to careless preparation, insecticide, herbicide residue, soil contamination, etc.
- Some herbal products are safe only for external usage, they can be seriously harmful if taken internally.
- Chiropractic strokes can happen after neck manipulation.
- Infection is not impossible following acupuncture.
- It's important not to believe something extracted from a plant is suddenly curing cancer. You have small problems, and you have major problems. Acupuncture has proved to be the best non-anaesthetic pain-reliever, but it does not in any way cure the root of the problem. Many drugs are based on compounds found in nature, so it is logical that some natural medicines will work. However almost no alternative medical titles, such as homeopathy, are protected titles. That means if you go to a doctor, he or she has 6-7 years in medical school behind him. An alternative title could just as well have a weekend seminar. Be a sceptic!
Just a few examples to highlight the possible dangers of alternative medicine. I do firmly believe that alternative medicine could be an integral part, a valuable part, of medicine, but, unfortunately. nothing is totally safe. However, by choosing reliable professionals and reputable products, those dangers could be lessened.
Answer: In this modern time alternative medicines have been scaling new dimensions of our life. Lots of health specialist and health care center embrace this form of natural treatment. These natural therapies have been considered to be safe and have negligible side effects. It also provides the extreme relief to the patients whose life is living in drugs and different artificial medicines. Lastly, alternative medicines also help develop healthy muscles and strong bones.
--- Some forms of alternative therapies may be beneficial in promoting good health. However, your expectations should be realistic and you it would be best to ensure you are eating a balanced diet, getting enough and getting proper exercise. Caution should be used with remedies that claim to cure several ailments. Do your research and make an informed decision.
