Complementary Medicine: An Overview – IELTS Reading Practice and Insights

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Shiatsu: Based on ancient Chinese massage therapy adapted from Japanese methods. Answer: False Explanation: Only herbal supplements are cited

The passage discusses the shift from traditional Western medicine to "complementary" or "alternative" therapies (like acupuncture, homeopathy, and herbal medicine). The difficulty lies in the nuance. The author doesn’t just list treatments; they discuss the sociology behind why people choose them and the scientific skepticism surrounding their efficacy. Key Focus Areas for the Answer Key Unlike conventional medicine

• Answer: False
• Explanation: Only herbal supplements are cited as having drug interactions (Paragraph E). Meditation is mind-body, not metabolic.

Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses on isolated symptoms, complementary therapies prioritize the holistic view which often focuses on isolated symptoms