Why might alternative medicine cause concern for some ppl?

Question

Why might alternative medicine cause concern for some ppl?

Answer 1

Typically, most people that are concerned about it either don't trust or don't understand it. Sometimes, people are just flat out nervous when they haven't done the research on something (medicine-wise or anything else in life) and they don't trust it until they've found research proving it to them. Some people hear horror stories about certain topics and will stay as far away from them as possible (even if it's driving at night or going out in the rain).

Regardless of the subject, there are mental blocks that people consciously or subconsciously put up to keep them away from things they don't trust for whatever reason. I've heard many excuses/reasons including not liking pills, witchcraft, "I know someone who got sick on ___", general skepticism, or just that they hadn't done the research yet (whether they plan to or not). Everyone with concerns will make their own excuses/reasons as they feel they need to.

Answer 2

I think it causes the most concern for people who are not informed and educated enough on alternative medicine.  Like anything else, information is the key to understanding.  A good start to learning about natural healing is at http://www.doingverywell.com  Being informed and educated is the best way to avoid concern.

Answer 3

see this question:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Answer 4

Alternative medicine often means untested and unproven.

That is a cause for concern if the concern is serious.

If you're treating pimples, go for alternative treatment.

If you're treating cancer, best stick with conventional treatment.

Answer 5

Because medicine has many bad side effects ,