Western medicine
Where is it mainly used?
Modern medicine is mainly used in more developed countries such as in the West (Canada, USA), its what we are most familiar with.
Why is Western medicine mostly inaccessible? (con)
modern medicine can be expensive and hard to access for many people, especially in poorer areas.
Where is it mainly used?
commonly used in the undeveloped regions of Africa and Asia, but can also be found around the world.
Aspirin
Modern medicine
What is Western medicine?
type of medicine uses science-based methods such as surgery and drug prescriptions to treat diseases and physical wounds.
How is Eastern medicine more impactful on someone? (pro)
Focus is on preventing the illness from recurring by encouraging changes to diet, lifestyle, and mindfulness
What is Eastern medicine?
any healthy practice that includes plant/animal based medications, spiritual therapy or manual exercises, used to treat illness or disease of patients.
Traditional medicine
How is it different from Eastern medicine?
it is scientifically proven and works quicker in helping patients recover from symptoms of an illness.
How does Western medicine affect someone's health? (con)
Rather than focusing on the root causes of a disease or illness modern medicine tends to focus on temporarily removing symptoms from patients.
How is it different from Western medicine?
More theoretical and slow, but focuses on creating a healthy lifestyle for patients to improve their health overall.
Chiropractic Care
Modern medicine
What are a few medical technologies?
Aspirin, penicillin, contraceptive pills, vaccines, and antibiotics are examples of breakthroughs in this system that have significantly increased life expectancy.
Why don't people mostly choose Eastern medicine (con)
Often very slow in healing.
What is willow bark?
This traditional remedy, used for centuries to relieve pain, was later adapted into a modern pharmaceutical and became the foundation for aspirin.
Acupuncture
Traditional medicine