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For me, alternative medicine is good especially when you need to get well as soon as possible. But if this illness that you have is a big deal or is something major, alternative medicine won’t solve it. The best thing to do is talk to your doctor and he will give you the real medicine that will make you better. Alternative medicine is for minor illness only such as fever.

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This type of medicine is usually regarded as "desperate" or "cheaper" alternative to modern medicinal practices. I do believe that some of these could be effective and could treat illness and disease, but some could just be placebos and false promises to it's users. Traditional medicine could be a major bias to most people as it would be proven by science that some of these actually work, but mostly it is up to our culture and environment whether or not we use or believe in these methods and practices. We have to be mindful and careful what we're putting ourselves into especially if the practice is unlicensed or there is no scientific-evidence, this could lead to unknown effects and sometimes can be lethal.

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For me, taking alternative medicine is somewhat good if you're dealing with a minor illness or disease. But If you're dealing with a serious disease, everyone would pick the "legit" way. For me I would prefer the "legit" way of treating the illness/disease. Because it's more secure and it's proven to help the patient, not like the alternative medicine.

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For someone who has experienced acupuncture, alternative medicine has saved my life. It is a good alternative to the normal medicine / treatment we get in hospitals especially in an emergency. From my experience it's very safe, effective and it costs less but I still prefer complementary medicine for my own safety.

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Alternative medicines are not permanent solutions to sicknesses or illness but it helps us have a better lifestyle. It helps us keep in check with our health and body. It could also be used as a cheaper alternative options from other treatments.

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Alternative medicine, in my opinion, is good and beneficial. You can try this instead of going to the doctor if you're hesitant to go, but it's always better to go to the doctor. Alternative medicine can help you ease pain and stress without needing to take medication. Although some alternative medicine is pretty expensive, some people also exploit it for malicious purposes. When trying this, I believe the best thing to do is to be cautious about the services you're about to inquire about; make sure to read their profiles to see whether they're truly qualified and professional for the job.

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Considering alternative medicine may not be for everyone, but it is worth a shot. They are usually not as expensive as traditional medicine, so they make good alternatives. Some may not be as effective, but even small changes can have an impact.

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To me, Alternative medicine can be great for treating illnesses and diseases that traditional medicine could on a lesser price. But people may still choose traditional medicine because of bias and how well it treated them and their uncertainty to other choices. As for complementary medicine, it really isn't a "medicine" per say, but more of a practice to help ease pain in certain areas. I would say that this would be better than traditional medicine because these practices can take a lot shorter to do to treat the pain and you can have a fun experience through it.

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Having the option to use alternative & complementary medicines rather than the typically prescribed "conventional" medicines is certainly helpful especially for people of less fortunate backgrounds. That is not to say that alternative & complementary medicines are any "lesser" than conventional medicines, in fact, these alternatives are often much more cost effective than their more "scientific" counterparts. Other than health benefits, I believe that keeping these practices alive is also beneficial in terms of culture since we are able to preserve a part of our identities as Filipinos.

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Imagine the lives we can help and save with the amount of options in medication. That is what complementary and alternative medicine do for. Although sometimes the evidence can be faulty and unclear. The option of having it is present which creates some hope for those who seek potentially less costly options for medication or treatment.

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I learned that there are a lot of other ways to ease any pain in our body or relax us in some way. It’s really useful for people who would rather not pay for a more expensive medicine/way because you can do it at your own home, though some of these alternative medicines need a more professional practitioner.

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Seeing how most alternative medicine really works make me realize that things can have an alternative rather than just using medicine all the time since some people grow to be dependent on them. Believing these alternative medicines is not something bad it is something we all need too from time to time. Cupping are mostly used by almost all athletes, it is an ancient healing therapy that some people use to ease pain from mostly the back.

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I realized that there are many other ways to keep our body healthy and relaxed. We can use these practices as a way of self-care and taking care of our bodies, it can also be used to feel better. These practices are safe and effective if we follow its procedures properly and it can sometimes be a cheaper and better alternative or complementary to the usual drugs and medicines we take. We still have to be careful and mindful in the way we choose to practice these activities.

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For me, I see that some complementary and alternative medicines are a safe and effective way to help people cope and heal following their other therapies or operations. Relaxation techniques such as seeing a chiropractic, getting a massage, or simply meditating are great ways to release tension and to relax the mind the body. I'm not saying every complementary and alternative medicine works, or that it is for everyone, but I see it as a way for people to connect with their beliefs and views regarding the nature and meaning of health and illness. It sort of gives them control over their health care decisions. But it is also important to not rely on such medicines as there is a limit to how much it can actually help you. It is important that you know when to see a professional who can actually see what the problem is so that they can prescribe you with the necessary medicine as soon as possible in order to prevent it from getting worse.

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For me alternative medicine is not for everyone. People will have different views and opinions about this and still choose traditional medicine. Bu at the end it can still be used as a form of medicine that can be used as a treatment.

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From the discussion, I have learned that alternative medicine can be beneficial for mental and muscle relaxation. Although, the effects of this medicine is temporary, there are people who will find this sort of process very effective for them. But we must keep in mind of the authenticity of the of this medicine and it's process.

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Complementary and alternative medicine are helpful in a way that they help the body relax. It helps you relieve stress and pain. As long as the practitioners of complementary/alternative medicine are true practitioners, you won't have a problem.

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Learning about alternative medicine, I believe that these types of treatments aren't exactly for everyone but it doesn't make it less useful or less effective that other medicines. These can be good things to have as other options when the medicine we normally use isn't available or it is something that can endanger our current health. Though even if they are beneficial in a way, it is still best to find people that are trusted in performing these procedures to ensure your health's safety.

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After having the discussion I realized and learned that alternative medicine can be really useful only when it is done by the right people and the right way. Believing in these type of medicines is not bad and can definitely help you ease the pain, stress, and anxiousness you feel. Examples of alternative medicine are: Acupuncture, Ventosa, Massage, Meditation, and many more. To those who are not a fan of using drugs as their medication for pain then alternative medicine is definitely worth a try and the risk. On the other hand drugs as medicine can still be a lot useful especially when the pain you thought was just a strain is actually internal and much worse then you have no choice but to go for the traditional medical practices and treatments.

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They can be used to help the person with an illness together with the prescribed medications. While there is not much evidence for alternative medicines, it can still be helpful if some doctors may prescribe it, but it may lead to skepticism because of a lack of evidence. Complementary and alternative medicine are useful when people don't have enough money to spend for regular practices. However, you can't deny that you cannot replace regular medical practices because they are used by trusted doctors.

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Through the use of complementary and alternative medicine, a lot of people can be treated of their different sicknesses. Traditional medicine is expensive, because of this we can spend less by using alternative medicine. We should always consider the authenticity of the procedure and the people doing it to ensure that everything is legit and proper.

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Other than using prescribed medicine I think that using alternative medicine can be beneficial too. Although, the effect on this for me is only temporary and relying more on the alternatives isn't going to ensure total recovery. I still believe and feel more secured in medical practices and only switch to alternative and complementary medicine when there are minor issues with my health and body.

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I have learned that Alternative Medicine is used as a substitute while complementary complements the treatment. All forms has its own benefits and is very helpful for a person's healing, recovery. The following forms are: Reflexology, a traditional medicine; Acupuncture, inserting very thin needles; Massage, promote muscle relaxation; Guided Imagery, easily manage stress; Meditation, mindfulness; and Hypnosis, Chiropractic, Naturopathy.

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To me alternative medicine may vary from person to person but in my opinion its form of aiding are used in different ways some are only to relax yet some are used to regulate the flow or align such parts of your body.some also medicates muscles that are overworked it could also result into healing the body parts naturally or improve ones body functions for a period of time.

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I think that alternative medicine could be useful for some people but it cannot replace regular medicinal practices. Although I am still skeptical about some forms of alternative medicine, it wouldn't hurt to try. I am also skeptical because it is called "alternative medicine" for a reason and it is because there is a lack of  scientific validation to the benefits of these practices.

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To me, I think it is to be used for good. It is a Western belief that we must use drugs to help ourselves, sacrificing the health of our liver. We should take into consideration the use of alternative medicine and make sure to be able to use it wisely and not completely depend on it when you've been prescribed to use drugs and medicine