Modern Medicine has extended our lifespan and we can now
treat disease and illness with more ease
. Traditional medicine involved herbs and plants which were not always effective since people still died of simple illnesses such as chickenpox or even the common cold.
What are advantages of traditional medicine?
Scientists have shown that traditional medicines used in parts of Africa and Asia could
help treat major diseases such as cancer and diabetes
. They say their findings could lead to the identification of new compounds for use in drug manufacture.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of alternative medicine?
- Whole body care. Alternative medicine is focused not just on your body, but also on your mind. …
- Personal attention. Because of the focus on your whole body, alternative medicines for back pain are more personal and unique. …
- Natural/healthy approach. …
- Less expensive.
Why is medicine bad for you?
The risks of medicines are the chances that something unwanted or unexpected could happen to you when you use them. Risks could be
less serious things
, such as an upset stomach, or more serious things, such as liver damage.
What are the advantages of medication?
The benefits of medicines are the helpful effects you get, such as
easing pain, controlling blood sugar, lowering blood pressure
, or curing an infection. The risks of medicines are the possible unwanted or unexpected effects that might happen to you when you use them.
What is proper use of medicine?
- Follow instructions. Read all medicine labels. …
- Use the right amount. …
- Take medicine on time. …
- Turn on a light. …
- Report problems. …
- Tell your doctor about alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. …
- Check before stopping. …
- Don't share.
What is the difference between traditional and modern medicine?
Traditional practitioners have historically shared their knowledge and experience freely — defining ‘open-access' before the term even existed. Modern medicine, on the other hand, has
stringent intellectual property laws and a highly evolved patenting system used to protect knowledge about drugs or medical techniques
.
What are the examples of traditional medicine?
- Chinese medicine. This system of healing, which dates back to 200 B.C., proposes that the body should balance two opposing yet inseparable forces: yin and yang. …
- Ayurvedic medicine. …
- Homeopathy. …
- Kampo medicine. …
- Naturopathy. …
- Acupuncture. …
- Chiropractic medicine. …
- Herbal medicine.
What are the risks of alternative medicine?
Some concerns include: Delaying surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or other traditional treatment by using an alternative therapy can
allow the cancer to grow and spread to other parts of the body
. Some complementary and alternative therapies have been reported to cause serious problems or even deaths.
What are the side effects of alternative medicine?
The potential sensitizing capacity of numerous herbal remedies may lead to
allergic contact dermatitis
and more rarely to IgE-mediated clinical symptoms. Mechanical injuries may be observed following acupuncture leading to pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade or spinal injury.
Is alternative medicine cheaper?
Cost savings: According to the European Pharmaceutical Review, some data has indicated that
alternative medicine therapies may be less expensive than conventional medical treatments
. Given the often onerous costs of conventional health care, it's not surprising that employees might be looking for ways to save.
Why do humans need medicine?
Medicines are chemicals or compounds used
to cure, halt, or prevent disease
; ease symptoms; or help in the diagnosis of illnesses. Advances in medicines have enabled doctors to cure many diseases and save lives.
How do drugs cause side effects?
- dosage, which may need adjusting.
- an individual reaction to an ingredient in the drug.
- a drug killing one type of unwanted cell but also destroying healthy cells.
- interactions between drugs.
Why do all drugs have side effects?
Side effects occur
because the body is a very complex
. It is difficult to make a drug that targets one part of the body but that doesn't affect other parts. Developing drugs is also complicated because no two people are exactly the same.
What are the types of medicine?
- Liquid. The active part of the medicine is combined with a liquid to make it easier to take or better absorbed. …
- Tablet. The active ingredient is combined with another substance and pressed into a round or oval solid shape. …
- Capsules. …
- Topical medicines. …
- Suppositories. …
- Drops. …
- Inhalers. …
- Injections.
How safe are medicines?
Follow the directions on the medicine label carefully. If you don't understand the directions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you. Keep a list of all the medicines, vitamins, minerals, and herbs you use — and share this information with your doctor at your next checkup.
