conventional medicine
Americannoun
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Many anecdotes are from people who tried more conventional medicine for digestive issues and, from a place of desperation, decided to look elsewhere for solutions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
In his view, conventional medicine treats the body as discrete pieces, but it’s better to envision it as one system, where everything works in concert.
From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2026
Western conventional medicine did not understand, explore, or honor the power of feelings — psychologically and biologically, until the 1990’s.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2025
Experts have told us failing to question these disproven claims is dangerous because it creates a distrust of conventional medicine.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2024
How different is this from the unsatisfactory practice of conventional medicine!
From Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency by R. L. Alsaker
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