A2 - Conventional vs. Alternative Medicine

1

• accupuncture

• allopathy

• allopathic

2

• diagnostic

• diagnose

• diagnostify

(3) affordable means

• expensive
• overpriced
• costly
• reasonably priced

4

• try

• attempts

• temptates

hollistic means

• focusing on individual parts rather than the whole
• ignoring the bigger picture
• only considering one aspect
• considering the whole rather than just the parts

What is conventional medicine?

• A type of medicine that combines conventional and alternative practices

• A type of medicine that is based on scientific research and evidence

• A type of medicine that focuses on treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit

• A type of medicine that uses acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, and homeopathy

What is alternative medicine?

• A type of medicine that combines conventional and alternative practices

• A type of medicine that is based on scientific research and evidence

• A type of medicine that focuses on treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit

• A type of medicine that uses acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, and homeopathy

Why do some people choose to use alternative medicine?

• Because it is more effective for their particular condition

• Because it is more affordable or accessible than conventional medicine

• Because it focuses on treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit

• Because it is based on scientific research and evidence

What is integrative medicine?

• A type of medicine that combines conventional and alternative practices

• A type of medicine that is based on scientific research and evidence

• A type of medicine that focuses on treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit

• A type of medicine that uses acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, and homeopathy

Why is it important to talk to your doctor before trying any alternative medicine treatments?

• Because alternative medicine is more effective than conventional medicine

• Because alternative medicine is more affordable or accessible than conventional medicine

• Because not all alternative medicine treatments are safe or effective

• Because alternative medicine focuses on treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit