subject: Acupuncture Versus Western Medicine [print this page] Acupuncture Versus Western Medicine Acupuncture Versus Western Medicine
The thought of acupuncture immediately evokes some pictures which spread in the mind, like the ancient Chinese concocting special recipes, the black kettles, needles, etc. It should be said here that these images do not convey the proper aspect of acupuncture therapy. You are mistaken if you think that western medicine would be replaced by acupuncture. These two fundamental aspects of medicine have important distinctions between them, and you can find some of them below.
Science verus Intuition
Science and knowledge play a pivotal role behind every treatment in western medicine. People arguing for western medicine are in the opinion that United States is the leader in medicine compared to other countries of the world. But the effect prescription drugs may have on the body and mind is not trivial. Nor is the long list of side effects associated with it.
On the other hand, acupuncture is not proved by science and solid facts, but it is more of intuition and feeling of the patient that this therapy works. The patient relies heavily on this alternative medicine therapy, which helps this method take root and prove itself. Acupuncture relies on the fact that about millions of Chinese people have quickly and efficiently overcome their illnesses and diseases.
The Benefits of Both
Though the two methods of acupuncture and western medicine have their own great benefits, similarly they have their own downfalls, too. In fact, their downfalls are lesser, and thus easy to evaluate than their benefits.
In case of western medicine, many patients get used to the medicine they take regularly. This makes the medicine ineffective over a period of time, warranting administration of higher doses. There are cases such as depression, when patients cannot avoid taking prescription medicines for their whole lives.
Regarding acupuncture, there are no great downfalls, except the fact that this therapy is not tested to ensure 100% improvement all the time.
Thus, when people confront these two basic methods of medicine, there are more chances that they will take to acupuncture. After all, even if acupuncture therapy did not work for some people, it certainly will not cause harm to anyone. It is a 100% safe therapy.
