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jerry coleman

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Summarize at least three of the five shortcomings that the scientific community associates with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

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Scientific evidence now links participation in fitness and wellness programs to better health as well as lower medical costs and higher job productivity.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Anyone researching complementary and alternative forms of treatment should consider the following shortcomings:
1 . Many of the practitioners do not have the years of education given to conventional medical personnel and often know less about physiological responses that occur in the body.
2 . Some practices are completely devoid of science; hence, the practitioner can rarely explain the specific physiological benefits of the treatment used. Much of the knowledge is based on experiences with previous patients.
3 . The practice of CAM is not regulated like that of conventional medicine. The training and certification of practitioners, malpractice liability, and evaluation of tests and methods used in treatments are not routinely standardized. Many states, however, license practitioners in the areas of chiropractic services, acupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, herbal therapy, and massage therapy. Other therapies are unmonitored.
4 . Unconventional medicine lacks regulation of natural and herbal products. The word natural does not imply that the product is safe. Many products, including some herbs, can be toxic in large doses.
5 . About one-third of all adults in the United States combine antacids, multivitamins, and other herbal and dietary supplements with their prescriptions. Combinations such as these can yield undesirable side effects. Therefore, individuals should always let their health care practitioners know which medications and alternative (including vitamin and mineral) supplements are being taken in combination.

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jerry coleman

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Reply 2 on: Aug 6, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


recede

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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