Synthetic medication vs. organic medication

How does the human body react to synthetic medication verses how it

reacts to organic medication.

By: Alayna Fick

How synthetic, pharmaceuticals are made.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daGFjQPizK8

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u7pUE6xbUo

Pros and Cons of pharmaceuticals.Pros

1. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug ads encourage people to seek medical advice from health professionals.

2. DTC prescription drug ads inform patients about diseases/medical conditions and possible treatments.

3. DTC prescription drug ads encourage patient compliance with treatment instructions.

Cons 1. Direct-to-consumer (DTC)

drug ads misinform patients.

2. DTC prescription drug ads promote drugs before long-term safety information is known.

3. Normal conditions and bodily functions are medicalized and stigmatized by DTC prescription drug ads.

4. DTC prescription drug ads encourage over-medication.

Organic medications

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPD_NqqULs0

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMA9-mMUaNY

Pros and cons of organic medication

Pros • Whole-person treatments. • Personal attention.• Focus on prevention. • Better for your body.

Cons • Limited scientific research. • Confusing marketing. • Potentially dangerous

interactions.

Sources

• http://www.everydayhealth.com/alternative-health/the-basics/are-you-conisdering-complementary-and-alternative-medicine.aspx

• http://prescriptiondrugs.procon.org/