Arthur / Australia 
Do you prefer natural or modern medicine?
The question that I'm answering today is, do I prefer natural or modern medicine?
Now, in my experience in my family, we have utilized both. The natural component is in the form of traditional Chinese medicines, where you boil roots and herbs to treat ailments. And of course, the modern medicine is the medicine in the hospital as we know of it today.
Now for me, I prefer modern medicine more because personally I have trained in the area as a health professional. So I understand the science, I've seen the process, and I also like how each of the treatments provided do have a form of research and proof associated with it.
Now, that's not to say that the natural ways are not correct because so much of the modern medicine is based also on what we've found in natural medicines as well, but more refined to match a certain condition. So personally, I have used both, but I prefer modern medicine.
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natural component
Meaning: A part of something that comes from nature, such as herbs or plants used in medicine.
Examples:
- Many traditional remedies include a natural component like herbs or roots.
- The natural component of this treatment comes from medicinal plants.
treat ailments
Meaning: To use medicine or remedies to cure or relieve sickness or health problems.
Examples:
- Herbal tea is often used to treat ailments like sore throats and colds.
- Modern medicine provides effective ways to treat ailments such as infections.
trained in the area
Meaning: Having professional education or experience in a specific field.
Examples:
- She is trained in the area of nutrition and gives advice on healthy eating.
- As a doctor, he is trained in the area of emergency medicine.
proof
Meaning: Evidence that shows something is true or correct.
Examples:
- Scientific research provides proof that vaccines are effective.
- We need proof before believing any health claims.
associated with
Meaning: Connected or related to something.
Examples:
- Smoking is associated with many health problems.
- Regular exercise is associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
that's not to say
Meaning: A phrase used to clarify that you are not completely rejecting something.
Examples:
- I love coffee, but that's not to say I never drink tea.
- She prefers modern medicine, but that's not to say natural remedies don’t work.
refined
Meaning: Improved or made more effective through changes and improvements.
Examples:
- Modern medicine is refined to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- The recipe has been refined over the years to make it taste better.
certain condition
Meaning: A specific illness or health issue that requires treatment.
Examples:
- This drug is used to treat a certain condition related to heart disease.
- Different herbs can help with certain conditions, but not all illnesses.
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