Why would an individual use alternative medicine?

What will be an ideal response?


The individual could be experiencing lack of progress with conventional treatments. There might be dissatisfaction with allopathic physicians, or frustration with the rising cost of traditional health care and how the health care system works in general. Testimonials of alternative treatments might appear promising to individuals not satisfied with current and/or past health care treatments.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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