Which is more effective, alternative or conventional medicine?
This is a question that is on the minds of many consumers today. There are many different ailments and conditions people suffer from, and there are many different natural remedies and conventional medicines available to them. Choosing the best treatment can be difficult, with effectiveness and price being the most important factors in us making our choice. On one hand, you have the holistic healers, herbalisits, and homeopaths who believe in naturalistic healing for most conditions. They believe the earth provides us with all we need to deal with pain, and other health problems. On the other hand, you have the conventional medical experts and doctors who raise their eyebrows at the thought of any natural product providing the same relief as expensive prescription medicines. The truth is that we do need conventional medicine because there are many serious conditions that do call for stronger, man made drugs, and some of these conditions have not responded well to natural remedies or alternative medicine. There is also truth in the belief that many ailments can be cured and prevented through the use of natural herbs. Many studies indicate that natural remedies are in fact more effective in treating certain medical conditions.
Does cost play an important role in our decision making process?
The answer is a resounding yes! Many consumers are purposely avoiding prescription drugs because of their expensive price tags. This number is growing fast, especially with the current state of the economy. The average savings on an alternative medicine can be 60% or better, making these medicines quite attractive to a saavy consumer. It is important for us to make the best financial decision of course, but it's more important to get the most effective treatment, so we must choose wisely. In many cases, a combination of alternative and conventional medicines provides the best treatment.
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