Quote Originally Posted by Moon Rabbits View Post
I think you're a little too faithful in the Western/European medical model, though, Raistlin Overmedicalization leads to as many problems as fake cures, imo~ Ie. the ridiculous overmedicalization of sexual disorders which are, more often than not, psychological problems and not physiological ones.
There's a distinct difference between relying on "western" medicine specifically and relying on medicine that has actual evidence behind it, and is required to be relatively "safe and effective" for doctors to even utilize. "Alternative" medicine is not beholden to any such regulatory standards. In fact, hemeopathic remedies and other alternative medication are explicitly exempt from FDA regulations on their safety or efficacy (and wouldn't be on the market if they were required to prove the latter).

Your example of "overmedicalization" is more of a problem with the more subjective standards of psychology. Take it up with the DSM. The effects of homeopathy, acupuncture, etc. can be objectively determined. A better example would be the overprescription of antibiotics leading to higher instances of resistant bacteria and autoimmune disorders, but that doesn't rebut the efficacy of the drugs (because they obviously work), but simply shows that their use can have negative effects.

Miriel: Nothing you've said contradicts a placebo result, even if anecdotal evidence was at all useful. In response to your "limited way of thinking" comment, I'll go back to what I said to Moon Rabbits: how is it bad to rely on medication that has actual evidence and testing and research backing its conclusions? I agree that it's limited, but in a responsible, realistic, and objective fashion.

And I <3 krissy.