Why is Alternative Medicine so Popular?

Question

Why is Alternative Medicine so Popular?

Answer 1

Because its better for you most of the time and you don't have to pay as much for it and its natural which is the way to go for a person's body.

Answer 2

Because conventional medicine isn't everything its sold as.

Conventional medicine is fantastic for emergency situations and acute problems but can be very poor at managing chronic conditions.

People with chronic conditions often find alternatives more effective.

If I broke my leg I wouldn't be going to a homoeopath or an acupuncturist, but i would certainly consider it if I had a chronic condition such as psoriatic arthritis and had already tried the allopathic stuff which hadn't worked.

What is overlooked by anti alt-med is a lot of people try alternative after already trying the conventional methods which failed them.

Answer 3

Some people believe in alt medicine, while others are unhappy with modern medicine.

Answer 4

A lot of people find herbal medicine less evasive and not as hard on the body. Modern doctors over prescribe Pharmaceutical drugs and they are very expensive. On the contrary herbal drugs just like pharmaceutical drugs DO have side effects if not taken properly, or if taken in excess, or if you have an allergic reaction!!!!! but if taken properly they are far less harm full to people. and they are packed with vitamins and minerals another plus for natural medicines

Answer 5

Because doctors tend to be arrogant and not care about interacting with their patients.

Plus, because alternative medicine often does a much better job for cheaper prices.

Answer 6

Mostly because of the following:

- people are dissatisfied with conventional medicine and with medical doctors

- alternative methods are effective

- alternative methods have no side effects

- alternative practitioners listen and give you their full attention instead of typing or reading your files on the computer while you talk.

Edit:

For the "critic" carobygirl who cannot read:

I am not talking about products and remedies. I am talking about Alternative Methods. And they have no side effects! The asker asked about "alternative medicine" (= methods), not "alternative medicineS" (= products or remedies). There's a big difference that you obviously missed!

Thanks for reading a little bit better next time!

Answer 7

Is it really? ;p

I guess it works :)

And other reasons like cost, holistic outlook, more natural, less invasive, iatrogenesis from conventional medicine, try anything you can.

Answer 8

its easier to prevent than to treat

Answer 9

Because modern wanna be hippies.  

Answer 10

Because conventional medicine doesn't work.

Answer 11

They believe in magic.

The placebo effect can be powerful.

Answer 12

Some alternative medicines have side effects.  Shame on the "expert" who said otherwise.  

I am a firm believer in alternative medicines.  Many work, but many do not.  Drweil.com is a reliable and research-based site that offers credible information about alternative medicine.