{"id":1164,"date":"2020-03-31T19:08:13","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T19:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meditationiseasy.com\/blog\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2020-03-31T19:08:15","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T19:08:15","slug":"three-things-you-need-to-know-about-modern-medicine-versus-traditional-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meditationiseasy.com\/blog\/fitness\/three-things-you-need-to-know-about-modern-medicine-versus-traditional-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Things You Need to Know about Modern Medicine Versus Traditional Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Technology has put information about every possible topic at our fingertips, and that includes medical advice. Even if you don’t have a medical degree, a quick online search can yield dozens of websites, blogs, and informative videos on what might be causing symptoms and what actions to take. Unfortunately, not all of this advice is sound, and without years of formal study, it can be hard to distinguish fact from fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Modern Medicine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When an individual’s health is at stake, most people will consult their doctor. However, in today’s information-driven world, an increasing number of patients have come to learn about traditional medical practices. Even without ample scientific evidence, these forms of alternative treatment are on the rise. What separates the two systems, why are they treated differently, and should we choose one over the other?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traditional Medicine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Scientific methods lead to advances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This probably won’t come as a surprise to you, but the\nmodern medical system works due to the rigors of the scientific method.\nEvidence-based studies are conducted and subject to peer review so that results\ncan be replicated anywhere; if several studies and trials conclude that a drug\nworks in a particular treatment, it’s not a fluke. Scientific progress also\nbrings advances in technology across the board; the closer you are to\ninnovation centers, the more you get to witness the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a tech capital like Redwood City, an orthodontist<\/strong><\/a> will have cutting-edge equipment and offer advanced procedures, for instance. The advent of Western medicine across the world has led to dramatic gains in life expectancy and reduction in child and maternal mortality. There is a clear gap in statistical results<\/a> between countries that have adopted these advances and those which, for various reasons, have yet to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional practices on the rise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite its undeniable benefits, modern medicine also has\nits shortcomings. Clinical trials may take time to be validated sufficiently,\ncausing delays in much-needed treatment hitting the market. A drug may be\ntested rigorously for its effectiveness, and subjects may not show any adverse\nreaction during the test period, but only later would some people start to\nlearn about long-term side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though you could say that people who become\ndisillusioned with modern medicine are in the minority, there’s no question\nthat their search for alternative solutions has brought traditional practices\ninto the mainstream. Herbal remedies and supplements such as ginkgo biloba and\nginseng are widely available; many establishments offer conventional treatment\nmethods such as acupuncture or chiropractic care. The practice of yoga, in\nparticular, has been embraced as a way of improving overall well-being instead\nof treating a specific disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining both approaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional practices have been handed down through\ngenerations; many have survived over centuries. They work through experience,\nbut aren’t tested scientifically; some people may benefit, others may not.\nWestern medicine can be slow to progress but has achieved incredible results as\na system. Both approaches can benefit from each other<\/a>. Traditional methods\ncan integrate modern systems and provide a therapy-based treatment such as\nhomeopathy. Scientists can mine the list of traditional remedies for various\ndiseases, and refine these herbs into cures such as artemisinin for malaria, or\nlovastatin to lower cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective health care doesn’t have to be a battlefield of\nmodern medicine versus traditional practices; practitioners stand to gain by\nlearning from both. For the individual, what matters is still receiving the\nright treatment from a qualified professional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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