Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages in overview. Pros and Cons List
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fights diseases naturally
not recognized by conventional medicine
helps the body to help itself
many charlatans
No side effects
Often has no scientific justification
No animal testing
Placebo effect
gentler medicine
The costs are very high
...does not attack the body the way traditional medicine does
Can not cure diseases as well as traditional medicine.
can cure diseases just as well as conventional medicine
The effect can not be proven!
Alternative medicine should always be considered first in any case
life-threatening
Cure the causes and not the symptoms
is "demonized" by many
...holistic healing
Alternative physicians are insulted by orthodox physicians
effective and powerful effect
No alternative to conventional medicine
Very healthy
These methods take time to work
The whole body is considered in the treatment and not just a small part (e.g. the leg)
infections of the body, alternative medicine has its limitations
...Gentle and natural healing
it is dangerous, can lead to mental problems
The statutory health insurance companies partially cover the costs for certain alternative therapy methods
Some types of alternative medicine, such as traditional Chinese medicine, can be harmful to the environment, such as species extinction.