Critics of Alternative Medicine
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From: anganb on 7 Nov 2007 00:08 Critics of Alternative Medicine The merits of alternative medicine are widely argued. Likewise, there are questions about the validity of diagnoses, treatments, and the credentials of the practitioners who may not adequately licensed; practitioners of alternative medicine typically are not MDs. However, there are a number physicians who are practicing what they term complementary medicine. For instance, Harvard educated Dr. Andrew Weil founded the Integrative Medicine movement and is world-renowned for his work. Critics of alternative medicine acknowledge the efficacy of the placebo effect and treatments such as biofeedback, but also object when alternative medicine is used in place of conventional treatments as well as when they are delayed owing to the use of alternative therapies. They also caution against use of non-prescribed supplements -- vitamins, minerals, herbs, and others -- in conjunction with traditional medications, as some of them interact adversely with each other. Also cited are the inherent dangers of using supplements that have not been FDA approved. The role of the FDA in regulating medical treatments is a subject of much debate in the US Congress; lobbying on both sides is on-going and controversial. http://www.askstar.com.cn/health/Alternative-Medicine.htm
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